Zara Amaechi
Arts Access ReporterZara was born in Croydon, England, and moved to Texas at eight years old. She grew up running track and field until her last year at the University of North Texas. She previously interned for D Magazine and has a strong passion for music history and art culture.
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Inspire Art Dallas unveiled a powerful mural by artists Joshua and Mari Hidalgo King at Cancer Survivors Plaza in Downtown Dallas, telling four survivors' emotional journeys through bold colors. -
DFW Junk Journal Club is turning scraps and keepsakes into art. The North Texas group brings people together to turn everyday items into long lasting memories. -
The Dallas Street Choir, made up of people affected by homelessness, shared the stage with Broadway star Bryan Terrell Clark for a moving performance about life on the streets. -
With corporate arts funding down 21%, a new North Texas event aims to connect business professionals to local arts organizations. -
Dallas DJ Brandon Blue is teaching music lovers how to mix and build community at his new monthly workshop, Stick Talk. -
Dallas hip-hop legend The D.O.C. is launching The Dream Experience Academy, a summer program giving South Dallas students opportunities in creative industries. The initiative aims to bridge racial disparities in entertainment and tackle chronic absenteeism. -
As Dallas Arts Month pops off, the city is buzzing with new trends such as immersive theaters, a growing DJ scene and the rise of junk journaling. Here’s what to expect. -
Dallas has been named one of the top 10 U.S. cities for free art, according to a new study. With 130 murals, 10 free museums, and growing popularity on TikTok, the city’s art scene thrives. -
Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Room immerses visitors in a seemingly endless field of glowing yellow gourds covered in black polka dots. -
Black on the Block took over Arlington with a vibrant showcase of Black-owned businesses from handmade skincare to streetwear and soul food. This cultural marketplace offered the ultimate shopping spree while celebrating community and creativity. -
Darkfield, the global immersive theater experience, lands in Dallas this spring. Step into eerie shipping containers transformed into sound-driven horror experiences. -
Melvin Noble was gunned down in the middle of the day in 2020 on Interstate 35E in Dallas. Markies Conway is accused of hiring a hitman.
