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  Partying at the Artopia After Party in Deep Ellum

  Monday, January 18, 2016 at 3:12 p.m.

  The newly revamped Punk Society (formerly the Boiler Room) was the spot for people who wanted to keep the party going after another successful Artopia on Saturday, January 16, 2016.
  

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  The Beautiful People and Sights of Artopia 2016

  Monday, January 18, 2016 at 2:59 p.m.

  The Dallas Observer's annual celebration of innovation in the arts was held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Centennial Building in Fair Park. Attendees were treated to fashion shows, beautiful half-naked men and women, a burlesque magic show, and some of the best people-watching Dallas has to offer. All photos by Kathy Tran.
  

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  Meet the 2016 Dallas Observer Masterminds

  Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 4 a.m.

  Nowhere is the spirit of Dallas more alive than in its artists. Their cultural brain power and unstoppable ambition bring us new events and festivals, revitalize neighborhoods, reflect on our blunders and offer us things to take pride in. Our artists challenge the status quo of theater, film, visual art...

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  Dallas Observer Masterminds 2015: Meet the Winners of Our Annual Art Awards

  Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 10:18 a.m.

  They break down barriers and find new ways to communicate. They take risks, but maintain the self-discipline required to create. They venture to the boundaries of art to bring back new discoveries, and they dedicate themselves to preserving what's already here and valuable. In countless ways, they keep Dallas' culture...

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  Dallas Observer Masterminds 2014: Meet the Winners of Our Annual Art Awards

  Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 6 a.m.

  There's a peculiar magic that surrounds creation. A collision of matter, sparked by energy, goes on to be viewed as destiny. In recent years our city has experienced a push of new life, a rupturing of culture. An Arts District was built. A museum became communal space. Public art was...

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  Dallas Observer Artopia 2013: Thanks for Coming, Being Weird

  Monday, January 28, 2013 at 8:57 a.m.

  Last week we introduced our 2013 Masterminds, local artists to whom we awarded $1,000 each for their work making Dallas a stranger, more interesting place to live. And on Saturday night, we honored them at our annual Artopia culture jam, featuring art, fashion, food, music, and some seriously shiny low-riders,...