Art Quest 2022

COMMUNITY ART ENGAGEMENT

In summer 2022, AURORA launched Art Quest⁠—a month-long, public art discovery and workshop program with an exciting game element. Taking place in five Dallas neighborhoods, it connected diverse communities with regional artists in unexpected ways. Through this unique project, AURORA aimed to create accessible and inclusive moments and open ways for the positive impact of art and technology to reach and transform neighborhoods needing greater access to art.

For this occasion, AURORA commissioned five artworks. These sculptures, developed through the use of 3D printing technologies, were placed weekly at a new secret outdoor location. The clues for finding the hidden artwork were revealed on the morning of each Art Quest. The first finder was able to collect it on the spot, along with a certificate of authenticity and information about the artwork and artist who created it.

Expanding its mission of merging art, technology, and community, AURORA additionally organized two educational workshops about technology’s influence on culture, led by artist Nitashia Johnson.

Dates:

July 09: Artwork by Andrew Scott in Jubilee Park Neighborhood
July 16: Artwork by Brooks Oliver in Bachman Lake Neighborhood
July 23: Artwork by Heather Gorham in Pleasant Grove Neighborhood
July 30: Artwork by Eric Trich in Bonton Neighborhood
Aug 06: Artwork by Victor Enam at Vickery Meadow Neighborhood

Workshops by Nitashia Jackson:
July 23 at Urban Arts Center
July 27 at Urban Arts Center