Art Enthusiasts of North Texas Reveal Their Prized Artworks in Their Residences
Home Sweet Home Aesthetics: Unveiling the Art and Heart of North Texas
Feeling the artistic vibes isn't exclusive to museums and concert halls. It's all about the nooks and crannies of our homes, the spaces where we craft our lives and showcase our passions.
From Plano to Mansfield, Arts Access, a collaboration between the Dallas Morning News and KERA, is launching a series titled "Home is Where the Art Is." This artistic journey delves into the personal possessions that make people feel right at home in North Texas.
Such as spinning discs of a lifetime- Justine Myers, aka DJ Willie Dutch, can't help but describe his vinyl collection obsession as an addiction. With over 4,000 vinyl records, spanning disco, funk, soul, and boogie from the '60s and '70s, he's always on the hunt for new records in local stores or online[4].
His love for vinyl only intensified once his wife got him a record player. He finds a unique beauty in the tangible artifacts that digital files can't replicate.
Vintage Sparkle: Mansfield's Gold Mirror StoryVoke Onoriose shares a heartwarming story of remembrance through a gold mirror. As a child, she was inseparable from her father, who was affectionately known as his "handbag." After her father passed away in 2023, she cherishes the vintage mirror he bought her as a reminder of him[5].
Placed in the corner of her home studio, she writes affirmations like "Me vs me" as a reminder of her personal growth as a stylist, emphasizing her journey of self-discovery and development.
Curate Your Own StoryEver got a North Texas artifact that tells a special story? Share it with Arts Access at [email protected] and let your personal narrative become part of the community-driven storytelling.
"Home is Where the Art Is" is an endeavor powered by The Dallas Morning News and KERA, offering an up-close-and-personal glimpse into local arts, music, and culture[6]. The series is made possible through the generous funding of the Better Together Fund, Carol & Don Glendenning, City of Dallas OAC, The University of Texas at Dallas, Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Eugene McDermott Foundation, James & Gayle Halperin Foundation, Jennifer & Peter Altabef, and The Meadows Foundation[7]. Arts Access retains full editorial control over its journalism.
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- DJ Willie Dutch, aka Justine Myers,, a resident of North Texas, discusses his addiction to vinyl records as part of the "Home is Where the Art Is" series by Arts Access.
- Voke Onoriose, another member of the community, shares her emotional connection to a gold mirror that once belonged to her late father, emphasizing its significance in her home and lifestyle.
- Experiencing the artistry of North Texas doesn't only involve museums and concert halls; the series also focuses on the personal items that bring a sense of community and home to people, such as Myers' extensive vinyl collection.
- In the spirit of community-driven storytelling, Arts Access invites members to share their own North Texas artifacts and their personal narratives by emailing [email protected].
- The "Home is Where the Art Is" series, which explores local lifestyles, fashion, beauty, home decor, and music, is a collaboration between The Dallas Morning News and KERA, made possible by various funders, including the Better Together Fund, Carol & Don Glendenning, City of Dallas OAC, and many others.
