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Update: Art News DFW is currently publishing a biweekly listing of visual art reviews from the sources listed below. It’s called Local Art Reviews & Videos – to find the latest, search on our new category Art Reviews.
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This guide has four sections (with links to websites):
1. Local arts and crafts suppliers
2. Arts and crafts supplies online
3. Other art-related services
4. Guides to art supplies and services
To suggest additional links or corrections, please fill out a comment. Updated 9/12
1. Local arts and crafts suppliers (suppliers with locations in North Texas)
- Aaron Brothers Art & Framing http://www.aaronbrothers.com (art supplies, frames – 8 area stores)
- Allens Artist Canvas, Dallas http://www.allenscanvas.com/
- American Ceramic Supply Co., Fort Worth http://www.americanceramics.com/ (ceramic supplies, instruction, firing; glass fusing)
- Asel Art Supply http://www.aselart.com/ (art supplies for professional artists, mat boards – 6 area stores)
- Every Last Scrap http://www.every-last-scrap.com/ (scrapbooking store in McKinney)
- Googly Eyes & Craft Supplies http://GooglyEyesCrafts.com/ (Irving)
- Hobby Lobby http://www.hobbylobby.com/ (arts & crafts, framing, classes – 20 area stores)
- Inner Metal Works http://www.innermetalworks.com/contact.html (metal canvases)
- Jo-Anne Stores http://www.joann.com/ (arts & crafts, fabric, framing, classes – 15 area stores)
- Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass www.kittrellriffkind.com (Stained glass, beadmaking, glass fusing supplies, instruction)
- Michaels http://www.michaels.com/ (arts & crafts, framing, classes – 15+ area stores)
- Paper Planet, Fort Worth http://www.paperplanetdesigns.com (paper crafts, handmade paper, stationary, classes)
- Paper Source, NorthPark Center, Dallas http://paper-source.com (paper crafts, stamping, scrapbooking, classes)
- Stamp Asylum, Plano http://stampasylum.blogspot.com (stamps, custom stamps, scrapbooking supplies, classes)
- Voertman’s Bookstore, Denton http://www.voertmans.com
- White Rock Weaving Center, Dallas http://www.whiterockweaving.com/
2. Arts and crafts supplies online
- Alchemist Paints & Varnishes http://www.amberalchemy.com/ (old masters paints)
- Art Boards Archival Art Panels http://www.art-boards.com/
- Art Materials http://artmaterialsonline.com/ (art supplies)
- Artpaper Inc. http://www.artpaper.com/
- The Art Store http://www.shoptheartstore.com/ (art supplies)
- ASW Express http://www.aswexpress.com/ (art materials)
- Canson http://www.canson-us.com/ (paper)
- Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff http://www.cheapjoes.com/ (art supplies, classes, dvds, tips)
- Copic http://www.copicmarker.com/ (markers)
- Createx Colors http://www.createxcolors.com/ (paints, pigments)
- Daler-Rowney http://www.daler-rowney.com/ (art materials)
- Daniel Smith http://www.danielsmith.com/ (art materials, tips)
- Da Vinci Paint Co. http://www.davincipaints.com/
- DecoArt http://www.decoart.com/ (art materials)
- Dharma Trading Co. http://www.dharmatrading.com/ (supplies, dyes, paints and fabric for textile artists)
- Dick Blick Art Materials http://www.dickblick.com/ (art supplies)
- Easels Online http://www.easelsonline.com/
- Flax Art & Design http://flaxart.com (art supplies)
- Fredrix Artist Canvas http://www.fredrixartistcanvas.com/ (canvases)
- G&S Dye http://www.gsdye.com/ (natural fabrics & textile design supplies)
- Golden Artist Colors http://www.goldenpaints.com/
- Holbein http://www.holbeinhk.com/ (paints, art supplies)
- Inner Metal Works http://www.innermetalworks.com/contact.html (metal canvases)
- Jack Richeson & Co. http://www.richesonart.com/ (art supplies, easels)
- Jerry’s Artarama http://www.jerryscatalog.com/ (art supplies)
- Liquitex http://www.liquitex.com/ (acrylic supplies & articles)
- Loew-Cornell http://www.loew-cornell.com/ (brushes)
- Masterpiece http://www.masterpiecearts.com/ (canvases)
- Mister Art http://www.misterart.com/ (art supplies)
- Nontoxic Paint & Print.com http://www.nontoxicprint.com/akuainks.htm (Akua inks & pin press)
- PRO Chemical & Dye http://www.prochemicalanddye.com/home.php (dyes, paints & art suppiles)
- Traditions Texas http://www.traditionstexas.com/ (Decoart acrylics)
- Utrecht http://www.utrechtart.com/ (art materials)
- Winsor & Newton http://www.winsornewton.com/ (art materials)
3. Other art-related services
4. Guides to art supplies and services
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Teri Wilson is a singer/songwriter, recording artist, visual canvas artist and published author. Noted books are, Guide to Flawless Skin and Natural Beauty ‘Lose Weight through Juicing’ and ‘Keys to Weight Loss Guide’. She is also a jazz stylist who performs at supper clubs, special events and private galas.
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Opportunities for quilting abound in North Texas!
Most of the local guilds schedule monthly meetings with quilt demonstrations, workshops, quilting circles, shows, charitable and community service projects, and even retreats. With groups in almost every city, it’s not hard to find quilters!
For quilting guilds in Texas see http://www.quiltguilds.com/texas.htm
For …
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DEADLINES Calendars
- For local opportunity deadlines, click on ArtNewsDFW.com’s Art Deadlines Calendar to see details and links. You may add events to your online calendar or subscribe to this calendar.
- For local crafts show deadlines, click on DFW Craft Shows Calendar
On Art News DFW
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At this time of the year as webmaster, Sharon Giles receives many questions about resizing or perfecting images of artwork for show entries, such as for the Texas & Neighbors (TxN) show (entry deadline Feb. 1st). Here is her advice:
General tip: Images should look professional — they should show ONLY the work of art (no mat, no …
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Each year local artists create beautiful art calendars that make special gifts or wonderful accessories to put on your wall. Local artist groups also publish calendars as fundraisers. Support the local creation of art by buying these calendars. Email moderator@artgroupsdfw.com if you would like to add your calendar to the list.
Darla Bostick
http://www.darlabostick.com/calendar-for-sale/
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Dallas photographer J.R. Compton has created tutorials on his website DallasArtsRevue.com that provide great guidance on photographing your artwork.
There are two principle guides:
How to Photograph Art or just about anything else
http://www.dallasartsrevue.com/resources/How-to-Photo-Art.shtml
How to photograph art that’s behind glass, is glass or is glossy like glass
Recently updated.
http://www.dallasartsrevue.com/resources/How-to-Photo-Art-behind-glass.html The Oxide Gallery in Denton has also published tutorials:
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Nonprofit artist groups in North Texas:
- Allen Quilters Guild http://allenquilters.org/
- American Institute of Graphic Arts, Dallas Chapter (AIGA Dallas)
- Arlington Visual Arts Association
- Art After 5 (no longer a Dallas version)
- Art Club of McKinney
- Art Connection (Irving Arts Center)
- Art Educators of North Central Texas (affiliate of the Texas Art Education Association) Facebook page
- Artists of Eastland County (no current information)
- Artists ‘Round …
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Informal or private artist groups in North Texas:
- 500X Gallery (artists co-op)
- Art Attacks (guerilla art marketing from Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County)
- Art Conspiracy (fundraising group of artists)
- ArtFest (Memorial Day weekend event supporting the arts)
- Art Focus XC
- Artful Designs
- Artisan’s Studio-Gallery
- Artists’ Showplace
- Art Patrol (painting in public spaces & …
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A guide with links to museums, galleries & arts centers in the North Texas area. The last section include links to other cultural guides to the area.
Art museums in North Texas:
- African American Museum , Dallas
- Amon Carter Art Museum, Fort Worth
- Arlington Museum of Art, Arlington
- Biblical Arts Museum, …
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Companion Art Newspapers
DFW Arts Daily — Headlines from 70+ local visual and performing arts groups and institutions, plus other local news sources. Includes images and videos. Free subscription.
DFW Artists Voice — Headlines from blogs & tweets from local visual artists and artists groups, plus other local news sources. Includes images …
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State- or national-level nonprofit artist groups:
- Art Professionals of Texas
- Artists of Texas (online gallery with groups shows at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas)
- CASETA: Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art
- Lone Star Artist Guild (made up of art leagues within a 200 mile radius of Houston, Texas)
- National League …
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Nonprofit art centers and arts councils in North Texas
- Allen Art Alliance
- Arlington Arts Alliance
- Arlington Arts League
- Arlington Museum of Art.
- ArtCentre of Plano
- Artes de la Rosa, Fort Worth
- Art in the City, Haltom City
- ArtReach-Dallas, Inc.
- Arts Council of Henderson County. D. Samuel Neill Gallery
- Arts Council of …
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This guide has four sections (with links to websites): 1. Local 2. Texas 3. National and international 4. Guides to art news To suggest additional links or corrections, please notify the Moderator by clicking on Contact on the menu bar above. Updated …
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