Patel Brothers

If you're a fan of cutting-edge films, videos, and documentaries, you won't want to miss the annual four-day Dallas VideoFest every Fall at several venues. The festival is open to professional and non-professional filmmakers and specializes in independent, alternative, and non-commercial media. You'll  see hard-to-find works that are rarely seen on television, in movie theaters, or elsewhere, despite their artistic excellence and cultural and social relevance. It's a great opportunity to discover new and exciting voices in the world of film and media.

The Texas Trees Foundation aims to create a sustainable and green future for North Texas. They use research-based plans to educate and engage the public about the social, economic, environmental, and health benefits of trees and urban forestry, ultimately improving the region's quality. It is a community comprised of beautiful, well-maintained parks, shady tree-lined streets and boulevards, hiking, biking, and nature trails, and other outdoor amenities which combine to form a living and working environment that enhances the value of its commercial areas and its neighborhoods, and nurtures the health, safety, and quality of life of all its citizens; a community in which its citizens actively participate in building and sustaining its urban forest.

If you're interested in exploring religious art from different denominations, visiting the Museum of Biblical Art is necessary. The museum strongly emphasizes art history and showcases decorative art from Israel and the Holy Land, providing a unique and educational experience. Additionally, the museum collaborates with Jesuit Preparatory School on an educational initiative that combines gardening with art appreciation and history, allowing students to connect their real-life experiences to their faith and understanding of the Mass, personal devotions, and the Fourteen Stations of the Cross. With eleven galleries, The National Center for Jewish Art, the Museum of Holocaust Art, the European Art Treasury, an on-site Art Conservation Lab, Via Dolorosa Sculpture Garden, and other significant pilgrimage attractions, the museum offers a wide range of programs, field trips, and events for art enthusiasts of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs.