Jessica Fuentes

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The Oak Cliff Film Festival, a regional event in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, has announced details of its 14th edition, which will take place June 26-29, 2025. The four-day event presents 26 feature-length films, including 19 movies screening for the first time in Texas and two films having their world premiere. Additionally, over 60 short films will be shown in genre-based and thematic blocks.

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This week, arts and cultural organizations across the state celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday honoring the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. Recognized in Texas since 1980, Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021 due to the tireless efforts of Opal Lee, a Fort Worth-based educator and activist. Learn more about upcoming events below, via descriptions provided by hosting institutions.

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On June 5, Austin’s City Council voted to approve 10 contracts with artists for the commission of public artworks for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). Of the 10 contracts, six are with artists outside of Austin, though three of those are Texas artists. The selected artists who are based in Austin or have strong connections to the city are Steven Parker, Anahita Bradberry, Virginia Lee Montgomery, and Raul Buitrago.

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Foltz Fine Art, in Houston, has announced that it will hold a memorial service for artist Ibsen Espada, who died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The service will be held at the gallery (2143 Westheimer Road) on Wednesday, June 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Arts Rescue Mission, a virtual outreach organization supporting aging artists in the visual, performing, and literary arts. Read Glasstire’s obituary for Mr. Espada here.

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Bistro Menil, the iconic restaurant on the campus of the Menil Collection, has announced its upcoming closure. Chef Greg Martin, a native Houstonian, opened the restaurant in 2014 as part of the museum’s campus expansion. Inspired by regional food and wine from Spain, France, and Italy, Bistro Menil has since become a beloved dining space. Patrons flocked to social media to voice their surprise and sadness over the closure, as well as their appreciation for the restaurant’s decade of service.