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In a Texas twist to the story, D Magazine previously reported that the painting was almost purchased by the Dallas Museum of Art.

The Mural Connection is a two-mile art walk covering original commissions from the San Antonio Street Art Initiative (SASAI).

The museum has put out an open call for art lovers and home bakers to "create an edible piece of art inspired by a work on view at the Blanton or in the museum’s collection."

Artist Caroline Walker has partnered with The Dougherty Arts Center and Austin’s Museums & Cultural Programs for the project.

The Spring Art Fair will include artist demonstrations, artworks available for purchase at a variety of price points, and refreshments.

The grant will be used to develop an exhibition, mini-residency, and community mural project this year.

In total, 27 grants were awarded to artists, cultural workers and organizations.

Founded by Alka Bhanot and Tripti Bhatnagar, IMFF showcases "culturally diverse and socially relevant independent films from South Asian countries."

The Dallas Contemporary is facing community backlash after terminating two staffers.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, which ranks 51 on the list of 100-most visited international museums, saw 401, 395 visitors in 2020, and was closed for 87 days due to the pandemic.

“While they work across various approaches and mediums, this year’s fellows share a commitment to building a more equitable arts field and uphold creativity as a powerful tool for social justice.”

Selected artists will each receive $5,000 upon completion.

The 2021 residents will each receive a $500 grant in lieu of studio space, as well as access to MASS' website and social media platforms.

"Sound in Sculpture" 2021 features music from university students Geli Li, Sophie Mathieu, Abhi Rao, Thomas A. Rodriguez, and Rita Yung.

The project began in 2019 and was paused in part due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but also to consider the economic impact it could have on the Austin creative community.

Weiner has been in a leadership position with Chinati for more than three decades, and originally accompanied Chinati's founder, the late Donald Judd, to Marfa as the artist's assistant.

"I don’t know if this NFT thing is a craze or if it’s here to stay, but we want to ride the wave while we can.”

Seven San Antonio-based artists will participate, providing “creative interpretations of the digital and natural world around them.”

The overall influence of Weaver's time in Texas cannot be overstated; she shepherded in a new era of international contemporary art to the state. 

Most of the city's museums are members of FWADA's 23-venue organization, and will participate in the week-long art event.