ArtCentre of Plano offers enchantment and an arrangement of art styles for visitors to sample in its current exhibit “The Naturalists” by Dallas artists Sussan Afrasiabian, Shari Hornish, Sunny Jacquet and Brenda McKinney.

Art teacher Julia Hogue-Smith and her students from Oak Cliff’s Kimball High School are the stars of “Masks from Our Hearts of Africa” at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Hogue-Smith and two of her 11th grade students shared some of their thoughts for this week’s Art&Seek Q&A:

Dallas artist Brent Ozaeta’s new work, Introverted Floating World, puts the digital realm into closer focus for viewers. Ozaeta’s obsession with filtering through constellations of imagery of Japanese culture, the digital landscape to be exact, allows his concepts about consumerism and media to expand. His work conjures up multiple screens and a kaleidoscope of holograms. He discussed his paintings, fragmentation and inspirations this week at The Public Trust gallery and online as part of the Art&Seek Q&A:

A pair of DISD mariachi teachers discuss how they keep Mexican culture alive through music education in this week’s Art&Seek Q&A:

Guest blogger Tina Aguilar teaches Humanities and Cultural Studies at Brookhaven College School of the Arts.
While many have flocked to the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, the art scene down the highway is vibrant with the creative influence of Texas artist Benito Huerta, Associate Professor and Director/Curator of The Gallery at The University of [...]

Guest Blogger Tina Aguilar teaches Humanities and Cultural Studies at Brookhaven College School of the Arts.
When’s the last time a laugh or sigh echoed in your inner sanctum? Earlier this month, the work of Denton artist Jeremy Smith seized my attention in The Public Trust gallery’s latest exhibition. Smith’s work transcends the gallery in [...]

Guest Blogger Tina Aguilar teaches Humanities and Cultural Studies at Brookhaven College School of the Arts.
Earlier this week, I wandered into Crooked Tree Coffeehouse and was curious about the art on display by artist Kyle Steed. So I decided to contact him and find out more. If you’re interested in seeing his work, you’d best [...]

Guest blogger Tina Aguilar is an arts advocate, Cara Mia Board Member and teaches humanities/cultural studies at Brookhaven College.
Crystal City 1969, currently onstage at Cara Mia Theatre Company, is based in part on the experiences of student leaders Diana Serna Aguilera and Mario Treviño. They recently shared some of their memories with me of those [...]

Guest blogger Tina Aguilar is an arts advocate, Cara Mia Board Member and teaches humanities/cultural studies at Brookhaven College.
Cara Mia Theatre Company Artistic Director David Lozano is the co-writer and director of Crystal City 1969, which opens tonight. I spoke with him recently about the production:
Tina Aguilar: Why Crystal City 1969?
David Lozano: What took [...]

Guest blogger Tina Aguilar is an arts advocate, Cara Mia Board Member and teaches humanities/cultural studies at Brookhaven College.
Wednesday night, Cara Mia Theatre Company premieres Crystal City 1969 at the Latino Cultural Center. I recently spoke with playwright Raul Treviño about his play:
Tina Aguilar: Crystal City 1969 is close to your heart and [...]