Pernie Fallon and Steven Napper at Laura Moore Fine Art Studios in McKinney

Laura Moore Fine Art Studios in McKinney, Texas, presents Journey Into Color with works by Pernie Fallon and Steven Napper. Exhibit opens Saturday, October 8.

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The Village at Fairview to Host Free Art & Wine Walk on September 15

The Village at Fairview is giving its final “Wine Walk” event of 2011 an artistic spin. The shopping center will host a free “Art & Wine Walk” on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring the Andean Nations / Central America Art Expo, a touring, multi-cultural exhibit of six renowned Hispanic artists.

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Dallas Museum of Art Announces Free Weekend in October 2011

The Dallas Museum of Art announced a free weekend to celebrate the retirement of Bonnie Pitman, former Eugene McDermott Director. The free weekend will be on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2.

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The Arts of Collin County Changes Name

The Arts of Collin County has changed their name to The Arts Center of North Texas. They believe the new name more accurately defines the project as a destination dedicated to the arts that serves a broad region of communities.

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Alison Jardine: PixelNation at the ArtCenter of Plano

Alison Jardine’s PixelNation opens with a reception on Friday, September 9th at the ArtCentre of Plano, from 6 until 8 p.m., and is open until October 1, 2011.

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Call to Dallas Artists: White Rock Lake Centennial Commemorative Sculpture Project

The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs has announced a call to artists for the White Rock Lake Centennial Commemorative Sculpture project. The project is open to all professional artists not currently under contract with the City of Dallas Public Art Program or anyone currently employed by the City of Dallas. This is a gran opportunity to leave a lasting impression on our beautiful city.

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Media Projects and Cocoandre Offer Chocolate Heel for Best Story

Media Projects Inc. and Cocoandre are offering a chocolate heel for the best story about shoes for the new film Sole Sisters. Contest ends March 31, 2011.

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Arts of Collin County to Explort Process for Name Change

At Thursday’s Arts of Collin County (ACC) Board Meeting on Feb. 24, 2011, the Board of Directors directed the Executive Director and staff to present a preliminary plan and recommended process at next month’s Board meeting for potentially changing the name of the Arts of Collin County.

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Illustrator E. B. Lewis at the Allen Public Library

Award winning children’s Illustrator E.B. Lewis appears at the Allen Public Library, 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at 300 N. Allen Dr., 75013. E.B. Lewis won a Caldecott Honor for his book Coming On Home Soon and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for Talkin’ About Bessie. Sponsored by the Allen Public Library and the Story Book House in Dallas, this program is free.

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Art Selection Committee to Create Art Master Plan

Since the Arts of Collin County Board appointed the art selection committee in fall of 2010, the group has met to begin developing an Art Master Plan for selecting and placing new pieces of art throughout the project in; the outdoor sculpture garden, meadow, entrances, trails and interior spaces of the performing arts center such as; the lobbies, learning room, donor room, classroom and visual art gallery.

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Dallas / Fort Worth Museums Closed Due to Winter Weather

This should be no surprise to anyone in the Texas right now, but a number of museums will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, due to winter weather. Ice and snow are expected for the northern region of Texas.

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Dallas Art News Wishes You a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

Most, if not all, museums and galleries will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving, a very American holiday. We at Dallas Art News feel this to be one of the biggest misfortunes in society today. Just think of the miles and miles of art space available in Texas for walking off those extra helpings of turkey and stuffing. Consider all the things you can only enjoy and not purchase at a fine art museum. Wouldn’t it be nice to appreciate some paintings and sculptures instead of another slice of pumpkin pie?

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