Calling all munchkins! It’s time to get your markers out for Community Partners of Dallas’ annual Change Is Good T-shirt contest. It’s absolutely free and open for any kiddo. This year’s "reimagined" Change Is Good starts with the submission of virtual entries. Instead of having a private get-together where kids create masterpieces, the creations will take place at home and … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good’s Virtual T-Shirt Contest Is Open To All Munchkins
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Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
Leap Day had all types of nonprofits taking full advantage of the extra day. While a couple of Alzheimer’s fundraisers were taking place, the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame at the Omni sort of put a crimp into the Art in Bloom patron party at Gigi Potter Salley’s and Roy Salley’s University digs. It seems that AinB Honorary Chair Amy Warren had to miss out on … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
Saturday’s Inside Out Is The Chance To See Art In Action And To Help Budding Young Artists
The process of creating a work of art is in itself mesmerizing. Just watching an artist at work can be both amazing and inspiring. Such an opportunity will take place Saturday in Snider Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cerulean Gallery for Inside Out, in which four artists — artists Lizzie Bailey (mixed media), Robin Hazard (pastel on suede), Amy Thoennes (alcohol ink and fire … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Inside Out Is The Chance To See Art In Action And To Help Budding Young Artists
June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
While many have returned to work and others have headed to cooler areas to get away from the summer heat, the North Texas nonprofits are still grouping to salvage the spring losses of fundraising activities. Some have locked down future dates; others are still trying to find the right date and location. Here’s today’s rundown of developments: Rescheduled Dallas … [Read more...] about June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
Get Up And Get Doing: Start Preparing Ho-Ho Greetings
Despite the reality that it’s supposed to officially hit 100 degrees, chill. In less than six months it’ll be the holiday rush. Sales will be underway to be snapped up. Recipes will be dug up for those turkey and ham feasts that only seem to take place in November and December. Great! All that can wait until the cooler weathers hit North Texas. What can’t wait are … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Start Preparing Ho-Ho Greetings
Thanks To Exceeding 2019 Tablescapes Goals, Kappa Kappa Gammas Honor The Memory Of Maria Villanueva
Since the Kappa Kappa Gammas Dallas Alumnae launched their annual Tablescapes fundraiser 25 years ago, a constant has been the support and involvement by The Garden Gate’s Maria and Junior Villanueva. Each year their presentation dazzled guests, committee members, featured speakers and even other designers. Following Maria's death in January following years of battling … [Read more...] about Thanks To Exceeding 2019 Tablescapes Goals, Kappa Kappa Gammas Honor The Memory Of Maria Villanueva
Nasher Windows Provides A Showplace For North Texas Artists Friday Through Wednesday
Back in the early '90s, Dallas arts were suffering the fallout of a recessionary climate. At the same time, Dallas’ CBD buildings were having lackluster occupancy. Raymond Nasher’s Business Council for the Arts (formerly called Dallas Business Committee for the Arts) Director Pat Porter arranged relationships between the various art groups with the building landlords. In … [Read more...] about Nasher Windows Provides A Showplace For North Texas Artists Friday Through Wednesday
A Passing: Roger Horchow
It was just a simple year ago when the Dior exhibition was dazzling North Texans at the Dallas Museum of Art. Among the crowd was a stately white-haired widower with azure blue eyes in suit and tie. He was sharp as a finely honed knife despite being just past the 90-year mark. He chatted seamlessly with DMA Eugene McDermott Director Agustín Arteaga. A few days earlier he had … [Read more...] about A Passing: Roger Horchow
MySweetKindness: Kristi Bare
According to Kristi Bare, I am incredibly blessed to live (and work) in the best neighborhood in Dallas — Lakewood, on what we (all of us who live on it) pretty much agree is the greatest street full of amazing families who all look out for each other. I came home from running a quick errand yesterday and this hand-painted picture was on my doorstep with a note that … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Kristi Bare
Why Not Enjoy The Arboretum Virtually With Tours, Zoom Backgrounds And Jigsaw Puzzles
This past weekend’s weather couldn’t have been more spectacular. Not too hot, not too cold, no threat of thunderstorm, not a tornado in sight. But there were loads of flowers blooming and lawns being pristinely fixed up. Alas, Tuesday isn’t looking so great with clouds in the morning and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. There are even threats of hail and 50 MPH … [Read more...] about Why Not Enjoy The Arboretum Virtually With Tours, Zoom Backgrounds And Jigsaw Puzzles
Nasher Artist Grants Angels Double The Number For 2020 Grants As A Result Of COVID-19
The plight of starving artists is legendary. From Michelangelo to street musicians, they’ve all known the days of scrounging up funds for not just food but for materials and equipment to showcase their talents. Lucky are those who find angels to help support them. And North Texas is doubly lucky to have angels like those funding the 2020 Nasher Artist Grants. Formerly … [Read more...] about Nasher Artist Grants Angels Double The Number For 2020 Grants As A Result Of COVID-19