Visual Graphic Art Trends to Watch This Year — contribution from Joel Snyder
It’s difficult to identify trends in a field as vast as illustration and visual art since it’s global and across different media types. With that in mind, it’s possible to identify some themes about types of graphic art that are becoming …
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Arts Legal Line Free consultation with an attorney Presented in partnership with Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas
Our dear friends, Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas, are graciously hosting us on the first Tuesday of June and September 2019 for the Arts Legal Line. Participants can call from anywhere in Texas between 5:30 and 7:30 …
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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.
Art News DFW does not currently publish critical reviews of exhibits, but that doesn’t mean we won’t …
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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)
2. Arts and crafts supplies online
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.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Friday, …
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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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12/13/15
DEADLINES Calendars
On Art News DFW
To see the most recent announcements, click on …
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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:
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Informal or private artist groups in North Texas:
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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:
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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:
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Nonprofit art centers and arts councils in North Texas
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Google Calendars for these event types:
Art Events
Art Deadlines
Artist Meetings
Art Instruction
To search, choose one of the calendars above and it will appear on a new page. Click on the +GoogleCalendar symbol at the bottom of the calendar. 
You will be asked if you wish to add the calendar to your Google calendar. Click ‘No’ (unless you wish to add it) and then you will be able to use the search box at the top of the calendar.
To add an event to our calendars, use the Contact Form below.
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This site is a gift to the thriving art community of the North Texas area from: Sharon Giles & Nancy Friedel.
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