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Perez's sister Analiza Perez-Gomez revealed in a phone conversation with Glasstire that the artist died from a diabetic coma on Friday, August 14.

The COME TO YOUR CENSUS open call invites artists "whose work will serve to inspire their communities — particularly the hard-to-count — to participate in the 2020 Census."

Potential appointees may nominate themselves, and Texas citizens may nominate more than one artist for the honor.

The exhibition includes works by Katherine Brimberry, Belinda Casey, Alex Giffen, Caragh Givens, Nell Gottlieb, Mike Hart, Kyle Hawley, Alfonso Huerta, and others.

Announced in December 2018 as an annual initiative dedicated to supporting and working with local artists, the program is now seeking artists for its third cycle.

Staff member Shasta Haubrich will take over the position of Executive Director at the nonprofit, which was founded in 2016.

As with all currently reopened museums, the Blanton announced its safety protocols due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Bryant's own work is currently on view at Dallas' Nasher Sculpture Center as part of the Nasher Windows project.

Atoui will receive a $200,000 cash award, and a solo exhibition of his work will debut at The Austin Contemporary's Jones Center in the spring of 2022.

Reopening guidelines include requirements that all staff and visitors wear face masks.

Marshall joined HCP in June of 2018 and has been its Administrative Manager for two years.

Other artists included Zoë Buckman, Staceyann Chin, Karen Finley, Ebony Noelle Golden, Andrea Jenkins, Meshell Ndegeocello, Toshi Reagon, Martha Redbone, Carrie Mae Weems, Deborah Willis and more.

From October 5-11, the online festival will include an art auction, virtual performances, art projects for kids, and more.

"I hope that looking at some of these images from the not-so-distant past can help to understand/digest images of present-day protests."

Glasstire has reached out to DAF Director Kelly Cornell via email for confirmation of the cancellation, and as of this writing has received no response.

The Blaffer has implemented health and safety protocols, which include hand sanitizing stations, social distancing requirements, as well as face mask requirements.

The opening restriction to members only is indefinite, and the Jones Center location on Congress Avenue will remain closed for now.

Museum staff and city contractors have been working steadily since Saturday to remove water and evaluate the entire first floor.

The Texas-based artists whose works will be online include Robert Pruitt, Scott Stark, Jennifer Lane, Nick Bontrager, Prince Varughese Thomas, Krista Steinke, Kelly Sears, and The Art Guys.

The move was announced by artist Danielle Demetria East, founder of ELAH.