Art Quest 2025
COMMUNITY ART ENGAGEMENT/ COMPROMISO ARTÍSTICO CON LA COMUNIDAD
Para la versión en español, consulte a continuación
In June and July 2025, AURORA presented the fourth edition of Art Quest, an annual community program in Dallas that connects diverse communities through interactive, scavenger hunt-style events. With Art Quest, AURORA aims to inspire a journey across the digital divide to raise awareness about the unequal access to technology and the arts.
For this edition, AURORA commissioned artworks by
Nicolás González, Hector Ramirez, and Nitashia Johnson.
2025 PROGRAM
Art Quest once again used the mobility of technology to create accessible cultural experiences in three Dallas neighborhoods:
JUNE 4 | BACHMAN
TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 9 am–1:30 pm
PLACE: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School
ARTIST: Nicolás González
PRIZE: Nicolás González’ 3D-printed sculpture created for this occasion and the artist’s original work that served as its source
Click here for more information
JUNE 21 | PLEASANT GROVE
TIME: Saturday, June 21; 5–9 pm
PLACE: Gallery 86
ARTIST: Hector Ramirez
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Hector Ramirez and an Insignia 65-inch Smart TV
Click here for more information
JULY 12 | SOUTH DALLAS
TIME: Saturday, July 12; 10 am–2 pm
PLACE: African American Museum of Dallas
ARTIST: Nitashia Johnson
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Nitashia Johnson and an Epson Home Cinema projector
Click here for more information
Throughout Art Quest events, AURORA hosted community gatherings in partnership with local organizations: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School, Gallery 86, Los Primos, and African American Museum of Dallas. Participants joined to network and learn more about key community organizations, businesses, and public spaces. At each event, the artwork prize was on public view and the artist was present.
EXHIBITION
From June 13-21, Gallery 86 hosted a group exhibition titled ‘Pleasant Grove in Color,’ featuring artworks that celebrate the vibrancy and power of color.
3D PRINTING WORKSHOP
A free introduction to 3D printing led by Nick Bontrager took place on June 28 at Gallery 86.
COMING UP:
DJ Leo J will lead a hands-on, beginner-friendly, free DJ workshop on August 30, from 2-3:30 pm at South Dallas Cultural Center’s Black Box Theater (3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210).
Click here for more information.
To attend the workshop, register at this link.
Art Quest is free and open to all. Sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to receive more information about Art Quest and AURORA.
En junio y julio de 2025, AURORA presentó la cuarta edición de Art Quest, el programa comunitario anual de Dallas que utilizó la movilidad tecnológica para crear experiencias culturales accesibles. Con este programa, AURORA intentó inspirar un viaje a través de la brecha digital para crear conciencia sobre la desigualdad de acceso a la tecnología y a las artes.
Para esta edición, AURORA encargó tres obras de arte que fueron entregadas a los ganadores de Art Quest, junto con un proyector o un televisor.
El programa tuvo lugar en Bachman (4 de junio), Pleasant Grove (21 de junio) y South Dallas (12 de julio).
En cada una de las tres zonas, AURORA organizó un encuentro comunitario en colaboración con la Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School, Gallery 86, Los Primos y el African American Museum.
Invitamos a todos los participantes a asistir a los eventos de inauguración en los tres barrios para conocerse y aprender más sobre las principales organizaciones comunitarias, empresas y espacios públicos antes de comenzar la búsqueda. El final de cada búsqueda se celebró con un acto de clausura, donde los participantes tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer al creador de la obra de arte.
ARTISTAS CONVOCADOS:
Detalles próximamente
Toda la programación de Art Quest es gratuita y abierta al público. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín y síguenos en Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn para recibir más información sobre Art Quest y AURORA.
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In June and July 2025, AURORA presented the fourth edition of Art Quest, an annual community program in Dallas that connects diverse communities through interactive, scavenger hunt-style events. With Art Quest, AURORA aims to inspire a journey across the digital divide to raise awareness about the unequal access to technology and the arts.
For this edition, AURORA commissioned artworks by
Nicolás González, Hector Ramirez, and Nitashia Johnson.
2025 PROGRAM
Art Quest once again used the mobility of technology to create accessible cultural experiences in three Dallas neighborhoods:
JUNE 4 | BACHMAN
TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 9 am–1:30 pm
PLACE: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School
ARTIST: Nicolás González
PRIZE: Nicolás González’ 3D-printed sculpture created for this occasion and the artist’s original work that served as its source
Click here for more information
JUNE 21 | PLEASANT GROVE
TIME: Saturday, June 21; 5–9 pm
PLACE: Gallery 86
ARTIST: Hector Ramirez
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Hector Ramirez and an Insignia 65-inch Smart TV
Click here for more information
JULY 12 | SOUTH DALLAS
TIME: Saturday, July 12; 10 am–2 pm
PLACE: African American Museum of Dallas
ARTIST: Nitashia Johnson
PRIZE: A digital file of a video artwork by Nitashia Johnson and an Epson Home Cinema projector
Click here for more information
Throughout Art Quest events, AURORA hosted community gatherings in partnership with local organizations: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School, Gallery 86, Los Primos, and African American Museum of Dallas. Participants joined to network and learn more about key community organizations, businesses, and public spaces. At each event, the artwork prize was on public view and the artist was present.
EXHIBITION
From June 13-21, Gallery 86 hosted a group exhibition titled ‘Pleasant Grove in Color,’ featuring artworks that celebrate the vibrancy and power of color.
3D PRINTING WORKSHOP
A free introduction to 3D printing led by Nick Bontrager took place on June 28 at Gallery 86.
COMING UP:
DJ WORKSHOP (AUG. 30)
DJ Leo J will lead a hands-on, beginner-friendly, free DJ workshop on August 30, from 2-3:30 pm at South Dallas Cultural Center’s Black Box Theater (3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210).
Click here for more information.
To attend the workshop, register at this link.
Art Quest is free and open to all. Sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to receive more information about Art Quest and AURORA.
Versión en español
En junio y julio de 2025, AURORA presentó la cuarta edición de Art Quest, el programa comunitario anual de Dallas que utilizó la movilidad tecnológica para crear experiencias culturales accesibles. Con este programa, AURORA intentó inspirar un viaje a través de la brecha digital para crear conciencia sobre la desigualdad de acceso a la tecnología y a las artes.
Para esta edición, AURORA encargó tres obras de arte que fueron entregadas a los ganadores de Art Quest, junto con un proyector o un televisor.
El programa tuvo lugar en Bachman (4 de junio), Pleasant Grove (21 de junio) y South Dallas (12 de julio).
En cada una de las tres zonas, AURORA organizó un encuentro comunitario en colaboración con la Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School, Gallery 86, Los Primos y el African American Museum.
Invitamos a todos los participantes a asistir a los eventos de inauguración en los tres barrios para conocerse y aprender más sobre las principales organizaciones comunitarias, empresas y espacios públicos antes de comenzar la búsqueda. El final de cada búsqueda se celebró con un acto de clausura, donde los participantes tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer al creador de la obra de arte.
ARTISTAS CONVOCADOS:
Detalles próximamente
Toda la programación de Art Quest es gratuita y abierta al público. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín y síguenos en Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn para recibir más información sobre Art Quest y AURORA.
ART QUEST 2025 WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY / ART QUEST 2025 FUE POSIBLE GRACIAS A:
Art Quest 2025, Photos by Turk Studio