BY STEVE CARTER
A DAY IN THE LIFE Through the Lens photographically celebrates the Dallas Arts District and presages the arrival of HALL Arts Hotel.
Barbara Brands, Wet and Wild, 2018
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he nonpareil Dallas Arts District is a living wonder, as new tenants, organizations, facilities, neighbors, and visitors continue to arrive. It’s a constantly evolving arts hub; so capturing its essence is akin to catching lightning in a bottle. Fortunately, however, the recent Through the Lens: Dallas Arts District juried photography competition has done exactly that, and the 91 winning images from 52 local photographers and four organizations form a miraculous mosaic that illustrates the neighborhood’s artistic multiverse. Even the photographers themselves are a metaphor for the diversity of the district, with 1,050 total submissions running the gamut from amateurs, hobbyists, and students of all ages to seasoned professionals. Winners received a $500 stipend, an invitation to the competition-concluding gala, and their work
Nikola Olic, Bird Mirror Triangle, 2018
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