University of North Texas Exhibition Closure Sparks Protests and Broader Discussion
The University of North Texas canceled Victor Quiñonez's exhibition "Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá," leading to campus protests and open letters from faculty and graduate students. Glasstire hosts Jessica Fuentes and Nicholas Frank discuss this incident as part of wider restrictions affecting Texas art institutions, including closures of DEI offices and federal funding cuts to the NEA and NEH in early 2025. The podcast also covers Texas galleries celebrating anniversaries and other art news.
Key facts
- Victor Quiñonez's exhibition at UNT was canceled without explanation
- Protests occurred at UNT with signs reading 'Art Walk Justice for Censored Artists'
- UNT faculty and graduate students issued open letters denouncing the closure
- The incident is linked to broader restrictions including DEI office closures and federal funding cuts
- Glasstire podcast discusses Texas art institutions' milestone anniversaries
Entities
Artists
- Victor Quiñonez
Institutions
- University of North Texas
- Glasstire
- NEA
- NEH
Locations
- Texas