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.
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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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BRICK HAUS COLLECTIVE: SONAR SCAN
Earlier this year we sat down with the incredible women behind Brick Haus Collective, to get a feel for the great things they're doing with the fine arts community of Denton. Now, we're excited that we get to see them grow enough to 'give back' as they host their first juried exhibit. Read on to see exactly what they've got in store this weekend.
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