Dallas “it” couple Charlie and Amanda Shufeldt are co-chairs on Katy Trail Art’s (katytraildallas.org) Art Selection committee, curating stunning exhibitions that add depth and culture to the beloved nature space. Here, we catch up with with Amanda to discuss inspiration and the incredible art we can expect for spring.
Whimsical squirrels by Jeff Gibbons and Gregory Ruppe will dot the trail through March.
How did this initiative pique your interest?
When Charlie was serving as president of the Katy Trail board, he wondered why there wasn’t any art on the trail. We had been living in New York when the High Line was under development and had seen what a success that project had been. Charlie thought there was an opportunity for the Katy Trail to do something similar and provide the Dallas community with temporary art installations along the trail that would hopefully inspire, entertain and generate meaningful conversations.
Nic Nicosia
What does Katy Trail Art mean for the Dallas arts community?
The initiative borrows, commissions and produces world-class art projects on and around the Katy Trail to inspire creativity, spark conversation, encourage self-reflection, challenge assumptions, foster community building and promote civic ownership.
Look out for Nicosia’s sculpture “the twins” this spring.
Finally, what exhibitions are on tap for spring?
Katy Trail Art is excited to bring Nic Nicosia’s sculpture ‘the twins’ to the trail in connection with Erin Cluley Gallery and Nasher Public.
Akari lanterns ornamented the trail in Sara Cardona’s installation “Seeding the Path.”
Photography by: KEVIN TODORA; EXPLOREDINARY; COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND ERIN CLULEY GALLERY
