The African American Museum, Dallas is preparing for a new era of growth and preservation with multi-million-dollar facility improvements, new partnerships, and major cultural investments designed to strengthen the institution’s […]
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Dallas Arts District Fest Celebrates Music, Art, and Community During World Cup
Dallas Arts District Fest is a multi-week celebration of music, dance, theater, visual arts, public art, science, and community taking place June 19 through July 9, 2026, featuring signature events, the citywide public art experience RedBall Dallas, and a soccer-themed Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
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Who Gets Defended in Dallas?
The removal of a beloved whale mural in Dallas has sparked outrage among residents, highlighting the tension between cultural preservation and the priorities of changing communities, while also raising questions about the politics of the artist and the need for transparency from city leadership.
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Reframing American History: Sepia’s Archive of American Life Arrives at the African American Museum
The African American Museum’s new exhibition, People Who Make the World Go ‘Round: The Legacy of Sepia Magazine, is an immersive photographic experience that explores the role of the groundbreaking Black publication Sepia in shaping modern America.
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Food in Fashion Event in Dallas Highlights Intersection of Hospitality and Fashion
Food in Fashion 2026 showcased the intersection of Dallas’s hospitality and fashion industries, featuring local restaurants and designers, and supporting the Texas Restaurant Foundation’s mission to cultivate the next generation of hospitality leaders.
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Texas Gospel Music Show Revitalizes North Texas Tradition
The Texas Gospel Music Show is returning to North Texas, blending history, faith, and community in a weekend designed to uplift and inspire, featuring traditional Southern gospel quartets and emerging regional artists.
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151 Looks, One Sold-Out Night: Dallas College’s Future of Fashion Showcase Elevates the Next Generation of Designers
Dallas College’s 5th annual Future of Fashion Design showcase featured 151 custom-designed looks from students in the fashion program, with senior designer Carlos Cordona winning a $1,000 award for his standout collection.
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Crow Museum of Asian Art Unveils 2026 Spring Season
The Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas is hosting a season of exhibitions and community events this spring, featuring works by ceramic artist Du Chau, performance artist Echo Morgan, and graffiti artist Gajin Fujita, as well as a summer of soccer-inspired tasting experience.
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Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
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How the Mavericks Used Art to Honor Black History and Uplift Young Creators
The Dallas Mavericks honored five North Texas student artists for their digital artwork reflecting Black history, unity, representation and cultural legacy during their 2026 Black History Month Art Contest.