Visual Arts Archives | Dallas Observer

Deep Ellum art outlaws return to Main Street for Kettle Art Gallery exhibition

Preston Barta — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:08:52 -0500

‘OGs Return to Deep Ellum’ reunites a handful of artists who helped shape the neighborhood’s creative identity in the '80s.

Dallas Observer announces a new merch collab with artist Joe Skilz

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:14:42 -0500

Recurrent contributions not only keep our news accessible, but they can get you a cool tote bag too.

The art of showing up: how two Dallas women paint a new vision for relief

Preston Barta — Sun, 17 May 2026 17:33:09 -0500

The duo behind the Rio Valley Relief Project is bringing hope to Dallas families at the intersection of art and community.

‘D.I.Why’ artist turns toilet humor into affordable artwork with first solo exhibit

Kendall Morgan — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:39:10 -0500

Dallas artist Joanna "Soft Surprise" Lin is redefining what it means to be artsy fartsy.

How ‘No ICE in the Cup’ is turning World Cup hype into a fight for joy in Dallas

Preston Barta — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:48:22 -0500

Dallas artist Angel Faz brings bold protest art to a national campaign pushing for safe, welcoming World Cup spaces free from fear and intimidation.

Refusing the white wall: Concurrence exhibit to turn Dallas into a living canvas for a day

Preston Barta — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:32:25 -0500

Multimedia artist Destiny King is bringing over 55 artists to Barro East Dock for a one-day immersive experience.

The Best Looks From Texans at the 2026 Met Gala

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:31:22 -0500

Monday was the Met Gala, which is an unofficial American holiday where the chronically online become expert fashion critics and the gatekeepers of taste for a night.

A Guide to the 2026 Dallas Art Fair

Kendall Morgan — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:10 -0500

Dallas is home to some of the world's most prolific art collectors, and now you can schmooze with them at the annual affair. Here's everything you don't want to miss.

Chrome, Canvas, Cultura: Art On Main’s Chicano Exhibition Redefines East Dallas Experience

Preston Barta — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:06:09 -0500

Chicano Exhibition Redefines East Dallas Experience" />Discover 58 artists, lowrider culture and the vibrant heritage of the North Texas Chicano community this month.

An Act of Censorship Leaves UNT Facing an Identity Crisis

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:24 -0500

The removal of an exhibit and the silence from officials that followed have ruptured fault lines at a university that has built a reputation as an artists' enclave.