People come to Downtown Arlington for all kinds of reasons, including a love of learning. In fact, people have been coming here to learn since 1895 when UT Arlington was founded. Discover how a love of learning continues to be fed by all kinds of Downtown institutions and destinations.

From January 15-18, 2021, the City of Arlington will come together virtually to celebrate diversity, educational achievement and inclusion for all in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy.

Thanks to a video series created by UTA Athletics this fall, you can get an inside look at all the incredible talent in the Maverick's athletic program through the eyes of those in the know: the head coaches. You'll also get an inside view of our college town because The Blueprint is shot in part on location in Downtown Arlington.

The jolly old elf is a traditionalist, so if you know a child who wants to reach out to Santa Claus, the best way is for her/him to write a good old-fashioned letter and drop it in Santa’s Mailbox right in the heart of Downtown Arlington!

From now through February 21, 2021, the Arlington Museum of Art presents the largest and most highly curated collection of full-color photographs by celebrated street photographer Vivian Maier.

Think about how much Downtown has changed since 2000 thanks to a combination of public-private partnerships, commercial investment, dedication to the arts, and thoughtful placemaking. Now imagine how much more of the City of Arlington Downtown Master Plan may be realized through this new voter-approved funding mechanism. 

Knapp Heritage Park, a bona-fide heritage destination located at the northwestern edge of Downtown Arlington, packs a lot of personality within its acreage.

Early voting is under way! Here are important dates and information to remember leading up to Election Day on November 3, plus Downtown polling locations and hours.

Good news! In accordance with state and local COVID-19 health regulations, the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library will reopen to the public on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 25 percent capacity.

The Friends and the Foundation of the Arlington Public Library's annual book sale helps the Arlington Public Library provide meaningful resources and exciting events to the community. Previous book sales have raised money for the Downtown Library, facility renovations, and annual programs like the Summer Reading Club.

As the implications of COVID-19 loom over the 2020-21 academic year, these examples from UT Arlington suggest the way forward. Together, we will face the uncertainties of the future with the certainty of genuine teamwork.

The Arlington Museum of Art announced its reopening with an AMA exclusive, "Knox Martin: Living Legend." The exhibition includes the worldwide debut of Martin's never-before seen series, The Tomato Watercolors, and selections from Martin’s celebrated WOMAN and SHE series.

To help facilitate a safe return to campus this fall for students, faculty and staff, the University of Texas at Arlington is leveraging the expertise and resources of its North Texas Genome Center to bolster UTA’s on-campus COVID-19 testing capabilities. At full capacity, the center has the potential to analyze at least 500 samples per day.

Arlington has always been a “y’all come” kind of place, and Downtown Arlington is at the heart of it all. Downtown is the city’s center of great local cuisine, sunny patios, unique shopping, top-notch music, art, theatre, dance, and plenty of selfie-perfect murals to enhance your special memories.

Many people have told me how grateful they are to be in Arlington during the COVID-19 crisis. Grateful? During a pandemic?

Local is what makes us who we are. It's time to rally around what makes Downtown so utterly Arlington.

Downtown businesses understand our customers are facing new problems, and we're eager to offer solutions. We thank you for standing by us as we all begin again to set sail.

Here in Downtown, we’re so fortunate to have a special kinship that comes in part from our collective history. This serves as a reminder to every generation that we’ve got what it takes to face adversity head on.

More than just a history lesson, Downtown Arlington Roots podcast focuses on the ingenuity, creativity, and hometown pride that has driven our nearly 150-year development.

Erin Carlson, a public health expert at the University of Texas at Arlington, weighs in on wearing masks to prevent COVID-19 spread.

Arlington Museum of Art and Other Downtown “artrepreneurs” are developing innovative ways to engage kids in art while we abide by COVID-19 social distancing protocols: 

Catalyst Creative Studio, a family-owned and lovingly operated hub for artistic expression, opened this month in Downtown, Arlington's cultural district.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it seems only right to tell you. We have a crush on you.

(source: UT Arlington) The University of Texas at Arlington conferred degrees to more than 5,200 graduation candidates in commencement ceremonies held Dec. 12-14, 2019 at College Park Center. The newest...

(courtesy Arlington Public Library) Mayor Williams and the Arlington Public Library invites you to the Mayor’s Holiday Pajama Storytime from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the George...

Known for its creativity in curating exhibitions and community programs, the Arlington Museum of Art has once again filled its galleries with a diverse array of art from around the...

Scott Cook, artist and Assistant Professor of Visual Communication at UT Arlington, is a proud papa. Again. A year ago, Scott and his wife Adrienne Cook, also an artist and...