{"id":251553,"date":"2026-04-15T22:06:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/251553\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T22:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:06:14","slug":"aurora-presents-2026-video-art-night-in-downtown-dallas-this-friday-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/251553\/","title":{"rendered":"Aurora Presents 2026 Video Art Night in\u00a0Downtown Dallas This\u00a0Friday \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A scene from AURORA’s 2025 Video Art Night [Video still: AURORA]<\/p>\n

This Friday night, the AT&T Discovery District will be transformed into a walkable light show of video art installations, live music, and animated skyscraper creativity, as the annual Video Art Night returns to downtown Dallas. And this year, for the first time, a second Video Art Night will be coming to Denton on June 12.<\/p>\n

Presented by AURORA, the Dallas-based public arts organization, Video Art Night is an annual exhibition of video artworks presented in unexpected public spaces in North Texas. The events feature video art works by innovative regional and national talent, transforming outdoor urban locations into open-air exhibitions that are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

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A scene from AURORA\u2019s 2025 Video Art Night [Video still: AURORA]<\/p>\n

With videos splashed on a lavish scale\u2014including on the 104-foot AT&T Discovery District media wall\u2014the one-of-a-kind art experience will also feature live music, culinary offerings, and more. The goal: expanding access to art and technology while bringing diverse communities together to mingle and gape upward in awe.<\/p>\n

7 to 10 p.m. Friday in AT&T Discovery District<\/p>\n

Video Art Night returns to Dallas this Friday, April 17, from 7 to 10 p.m., in celebration of Dallas Arts Month. You don\u2019t need a ticket to experience the main outdoor exhibition: Just find your way downtown to the AT&T Discovery District at the corner of Akard and Jackson Streets and join the fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A scene from AURORA\u2019s 2025 Video Art Night [Video still: AURORA]<\/p>\n

In addition to the free public event, AURORA will be hosting a ticketed benefit at The Exchange at the AT&T Discovery District. The benefit includes access to balcony views overlooking the VAN exhibition and an exclusive performance by Hailey Summers\u2060, along with opportunities to meet the participating artists. Complimentary food and drinks will be served throughout the evening at the benefit. Details on benefit tickets, participating artists, and more are available here<\/a>. Also, some \u201cknow before you go\u201d details are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

P.S., there\u2019s more to come this fall: AURORA will be back in downtown Dallas on November 21 with the 2026 AURORA Biennial.<\/p>\n

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A scene from AURORA\u2019s 2025 Video Art Night [Video still: AURORA]<\/p>\n

Denton\u2019s Video Art Night<\/p>\n

On June 12 from 7 to 10 p.m., Video Art Night will be coming to Denton, taking over Quakertown Park for a free-to-the-public immersive exhibition of video artworks projected across the outdoor public space. Live music by The Dead Thing will on tap throughout the night, along with food and beverages available for purchase.<\/p>\n

VAN\u00a0Denton 2026 is presented in partnership with the\u00a0Greater Denton Arts Council\u00a0and supported by\u00a0Texas Commission for the Arts,\u00a0City of Denton,\u00a0Denton Day of the Dead Festival,\u00a0STULZ Air Technology Systems,\u00a0and\u00a0Denton Downtown Foundation. More info on the Denton event, including participating artists, is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A scene from AURORA\u2019s 2025 Video Art Night [Video still: AURORA]<\/p>\n

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