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Artesia is a Freelance Writer and Administrative Consultant. She was born and raised in the Dallas area and is a true lover of the arts. In her spare time, she can be found attending local art shows and live music events. Follow her on Twitter @KnowArtesia and visit KnowArtesia.com for more of her personal musings.

Dallas Art Fair Astonishes Again This Year

Dallas Art Fair Astonishes Again This Year

This past weekend people from all over flocked to the Dallas Arts District for the highly anticipated Dallas Art Fair. Now in its seventh year and with collections from over 90 galleries, both near and far, there was much to see. Each gallery provided a wide variety of art – paintings, sculptures and other works, […]

Second Annual Deep Ellum Urban Race

Second Annual Deep Ellum Urban Race

Life in Deep Ellum will be hosting the second annual Deep Ellum Urban Race on Saturday April 25th. The race will encourage teams to work together to complete tasks such as mural painting, crafting instruments and solving brain bending challenges that celebrate the unique nature of one of Dallas’ most historic neighborhoods. Following the race, participants […]

It’s That Time Again: Dallas Art Fair 2015

Located at the Fashion Industry Gallery – adjacent to the Dallas Museum of Art in the revitalized downtown Arts District – the 2015 Dallas Art Fair is set to feature over 90 prominent national and international art dealers and galleries exhibiting painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, video, and installation by modern and contemporary artists. […]

Starting The New Year Off Right: 5th Annual Dallas Observer Artopia

Starting The New Year Off Right: 5th Annual Dallas Observer Artopia

As the Dallas arts scene continues to grow, we are in high anticipation of the first arts related event of the New Year. Artopia is a celebration of Dallas Culture and Art that incorporates food, drink, art, music and fashion into one night. Guests can expect to have a good time with entertainment provided by […]

Random Art III, Two Weeks Away

Random Art III, Two Weeks Away

Established to give an eclectic group of emerging artists the opportunity to display and sell their bodies of work in a gallery setting, Random Art hopes to be the bridge between creating and acquiring clients, fans and collectors. The third installment of the Random Art series is only two weeks away. It will bring together an […]

Lights Up High Event Series Kickoff

Lights Up High Event Series Kickoff

Texas’ premier electronic music festival Lights All Night— set for December 26th and 27th at the Dallas Convention Center— will elevate their live experience by presenting a monthly Lights Up High event series organized by Highland Concerts. As the dates for the annual festival draw closer, the series will focus on both emerging artists and arena […]

THIS WEEKEND: Fall For The Arts

THIS WEEKEND: Fall For The Arts

There’s another big event on the horizon for the local arts scene this weekend. Fall For The Arts is a collaborative effort between CBS Radio, Dallas Arts District, Klyde Warren Park, Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, Business Council for the Arts, TACA and Arts Council of Ft. Worth. Activities will include two main stages that […]

Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) Fall Gallery Walk

Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) Fall Gallery Walk

Art lovers of every description will soon have the chance to socialize and tour a full spectrum of galleries and special exhibitions —all in one day, all for free. The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) will be presenting its 29th annual Fall Gallery Walk Saturday, September 20th at over 35 art spaces all over North Texas including […]

Nerv Gallery Presents Abnormal Artbeats

Nerv Gallery Presents Abnormal Artbeats

The Nerv Gallery will be presenting Abnormal Artbeats to celebrate the grand re-opening of their recently remodeled gallery space later this month. In addition to a solo art exhibit presented by Adu, this event will also include live music, food trucks and several live art workshops appropriate for all ages.

First Annual Deep Ellum Urban Race and Block Party

First Annual Deep Ellum Urban Race and Block Party

Life in Deep Ellum and Mokah Coffee Bar will be hosting the first annual Deep Ellum Urban Race and Block Party the first weekend in May. The race will encourage teams to work together to complete tasks such as mural painting, crafting instruments and solving brain bending challenges that celebrate the unique nature of one […]