One of the many things that gives Denton its independent character is our thriving arts scene. The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) is one of the organizations that supports that scene, and on February 7th, they’re giving the community the chance to hear from local award-winning watercolor painter Jo Williams.
Read MoreNEW MURALS UP AT LSA
Local burger joint and outdoor music venue, LSA Burger Co, recently held their second annual live mural painting event. The event sees local artists painting new artwork over spaces on the widely-seen wall space of the second story outdoor patio of the popular restaurant. This year, LSA added pieces from Dan Black, Matthew Long, Zarina Kay, Gracie Piper, Malcolm Byers, Melanie Little Gomez, and Des Smith. We spoke with a few of them about their artwork and the process in general. You can read more at People of Denton or check out the artwork for yourself over at LSA. Let us know your favorite piece in the comments!
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LUMINARIUM: ARCHITECTS OF AIR IS A MUST SEE ART EVENT IN DENTON
UNT's Fine Art Series has brought Luminarium: Architects of Air to Denton for this week. The world-renowned, traveling art exhibit features groups of inflatable structures open for exploration and viewing. Even better, the event is free for the general public. From the outside, the exhibit looks like a group of gigantic, real-life Mario Kart weapons, but once you enter the sculpture, you are greeted with a maze of cave-like colorful rooms to walk through and explore. Read on to find out why you need to check this out before the exhibit leaves town at the end of the week.
Read MoreARTIST INTERVIEW: ERIC MANCINI
You know when you’re enjoying a taco, or biking/driving/walking around town, and you spot one of the many murals that are sprinkled throughout our fine little neighborhoods? Ever wonder who is behind them? We are here to quench your curiosity with a round of Get-To-Know-Your-Local-Muralist. Trust us, it’s a thing. Today’s featured artist is lifelong Dentonite, Eric Mancini. You may recognize his trademark XO’s and urban graffiti-tag like style from your walks about town. If you don’t—hooray for new art in front of your eyeballs! We asked Mancini a few questions about his story, process, and a few other things. Read up, and then go scope out his murals around town. It’ll be like a really easy scavenger hunt. Read on for more!
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THIN LINE'S PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE WILL BE EVEN GREATER THIS YEAR
Thin Line is the annual Denton festival that features documentary films, live music, and photography. Heck, it is the only festival in Texas to offer all of those things in one neat package. This year marks the event's tenth anniversary and with it come a few changes. For one, this year's festival will take place over five days during the month of April (April 19th - 23rd, to be exact). The music lineup for this year's festival has already been announced and looks to be amazing. 2017 is sure to be the biggest for the festival yet, oh and did we mention that it is free? Yup, all you have to do is register. One thing that has us particularly excited is the recent news that the photography component of Thin Line is expanding in 2017. Read on to find out why we are super pumped about the photography component of this year's Thin Line Fest.
Read MoreART SHOW: MARIA RAZO AT BRICK HAUS COLLECTIVE
Local artist organization, Brick Haus Collective, recently featured a solo show by artist Maria Razo. The show, entitled "Mi Tierra," contained 16 pieces inspired by the natural world, Razo's personal experiences, memories, and cultural background. Many of Razo's compositions include animals and plants that invite the viewer to connect with nature in a somewhat spiritual way. Most of the work in the show is lithography, but there were also monotypes, paintings, and some mixed media. The latter even incorporated found patterns, digital imagery, and textiles. Her reception on Saturday evening included local vendors, Sarah Westrup with Tierra Firme and Mayra Martinez of Everything Living, whose goods paired nicely with Razo's artistic sensibility.
Read MoreCIRCUIT BREAKER AT TWU
We are a college town, and the semester is officially in full swing, ya’ll! The campuses are bustling with activity - can you feel the energy? As residents of Denton, student or no, we can all reap the benefits of such a charged atmosphere. You should feel free to attend a lecture, hear an orchestra, walk a labyrinth…yep, a labyrinth. We hopped over to the cozy campus of TWU (Texas Women’s University) to check out their latest fine arts exhibit, Circuit Breaker. Read on for a few highlights, be sure to attend the exhibit lecture this week, then report back to let us know your thoughts!
Read MoreCOMIC: UNICORN LAKE
We've all experienced it when you first move to Denton. Exclaiming something along the lines of, "Unicorn Lake? That place sounds awesome!" only to be met with disappointment when you end up dining at a Chuy's or working out at Curves. While there are a few respites from chain stores that we do enjoy, there certainly aren't any unicorn statues or anything mythical/mythical. Resident Denton artist, Anna Ryan, explored these sentiments in comic form in the two-panel strip below.
Read MoreARTS ALL NIGHT 2016
Anyone remember doing those “lock-In” events when you were in Junior High? We do — rollerblading around a basement, playing Truth or Dare, watching whatever the cult classic was at the time for a youth, guzzling two liter bottles of Surge. Ya’ll, remember Surge? We think it’s since been outlawed. If these memories are sweet ones for you, we have good news! You have a chance to relive your zestful youth! And if these images are less than savory to you, here’s a chance to redeem what an “all-nighter” can mean. This Friday, April 1st, the Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC) is hosting ARTS ALL NIGHT, a fun-filled event running from 6pm-6am! Read on to let us convince you why this is the best way to pull an all-nighter.
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