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As the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) approaches its 30th anniversary in May 2019, it announces the latest round of grant opportunities for Latino artists and arts…

On Saturday, September 15, San Antonio will host the free one-day Four X Five Photo Fest, a full day of inspiring photography keynotes and workshops geared towards professional photographers, enthusiasts,…

This coming weekend, on July 28, two Texas museums will celebrate National Day of the Cowboy with community events. In San Antonio, the Briscoe Western Art Museum will host a day…

The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) announced the establishment of a new curatorial position yesterday. Dr. Heather Ecker has been appointed as the Museum’s first Marguerite S. Hoffman and Thomas…

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth has announced that it will present a large-scale exhibition and installation by Mark Dion in 2020. Known for his works which study,…

The 22nd annual Houston QFest is coming up and the lineup looks pretty great, as usual. It starts this Thursday, July 26th and runs through the end of the month…

Discounted Satellite Art Show exhibitor applications are now open for the fair’s fourth iteration, which will run concurrently with Art Basel Miami. Founded as a venue for young dealers, artist-run spaces and non-profits…

Last year, Glasstire reported that the Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin had acquired Vincent Valdez’s City The City I and The City II. The…

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon, Texas announced this week that its longtime curator Michael Grauer will be leaving the institution later this summer for a position at the National Cowboy & Western…

When Dallas-area art goers make their rounds this fall, they’ll have a new space to add to their itineraries: Sean Horton (presents). A project of art dealer Sean Horton, the gallery will…

Dallas’ D Magazine has named Glasstire’s Editor-in-Chief, Christina Rees, as “Best Critic” in Dallas for its 2018 Best of Big D awards. Running annually since 2001, the publication’s awards are given out…

Who says that political art can’t cause much of a stir, besides “preaching to the choir”? The 20-foot inflatable blimp of President Trump as a giant, irritated baby that flew…

The Chinati Foundation in Marfa has announced that its 2018 Chinati Weekend will run from Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7. The annual celebration, which began as a fundraiser…

Renu Khator, President of the University of Houston (UH), recently sent out this letter to “Cougars and Friends,” which begins with these paragraphs: Whenever I am asked about our priorities…

Big Medium in Austin has named Steve Parker the winner of its second annual Tito’s Prize award. The Austin-based musician, artist, and curator has been quite active on the scene over the…

Today, Fort Worth’s Amon Carter Museum of American Art announced a building enhancement project that will begin in October 2018. It has already started the construction of a new climate-controlled…

Over the past few years, in the ever-changing cityscape and rising rents of east Austin, we’ve seen more galleries forced to pack up shop and leave than we’ve seen open. Just…

Just this year alone, Glasstire has reported on many Austin artists and art organizations closing up shop or relocating due to lack of affordability. The most recent victim is Pump…

This coming weekend, on Saturday, July 21, 2018, the Stark Foundation in Orange, Texas is hosting a public workshop to teach people about caring for collections they have, including family photos, precious…

Public Art San Antonio (PASA) is hosting a series of community engagement events that introduce and collect input for future public art opportunities throughout the city. That means you get…