Pleasant Grove Art Quest 2024
Visitors viewing and discussing the collective works presented around the theme of “The Fall of the Mexica Empire.”
Aurora Dallas, the engaging arts and technology group that hosts the Dallas Biennial, approached Gallery 86 about partnering up to host Art Quest in Pleasant Grove. Art Quest is an art scavenger hunt created by Aurora to bring art directly into underserved communities. They partner with local organizations to plan and host the event in various Dallas neighborhoods, which this year included Pleasant Grove, South Dallas, and Bachman Lake. This partnership presented Gallery 86 with an opportunity to continue to grow and expand the arts in Pleasant Grove.
Visitors viewing Chloe Curiel’s engaging video piece “Womb.”
Local artists from the neighborhood were recruited to display their work, including, Hermila Cuevas, Juan Castillo, Jesus Alba, Evelyn Almaraz, Nicolas Gonzalez, Viktor, Javier Riojas, Lucina Montañez, Amy Zapien, and Chloe Curiel. Tina Medina was commissioned to present Pandemic Pachanga as the highlighted piece of the show. The work included a fast-forwarded lengthy video of Medina exercising to cumbia music in the midst of the covid pandemic.
A viewer taking a business card for Motcy Designs (Lucina Montañez), the jewelry maker of the popular work on the wall.
The event also included an indigenous Aztec dance presentation as well as local food vendors that sold tacos and brisket sandwiches.
Indigenous Aztec dancers performing for invited guests and community members in the outdoor parking area of Gallery 86.
The English version of the promotional flyer
Co-founder Juan Castillo discussing a work of art to an Aurora Board Member and invited guest.
Gallery 86 would like to thank Aurora Dallas, as well as Primos Dallas, for their incredible contribution to planning this successful and well attended event. The Gallery looks forward to continued collaboration in the future as we continue to grow the arts in Pleasant Grove.