‘Best in Show’ now on view at museum

After receiving more than 400 entries from across the country, the top winners of the 27th “Best in Show — Carroll Harris Simms National Black Art Competition and Exhibition” were recently announced and will be on view through March 21 at the African American Museum, Dallas, in historic Fair Park. The exhibition features paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and assemblages by 44 contemporary artists, including eight artists who hail from North Texas. The museum is located at 3536 Grand Ave. in Dallas. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, go to aamdallas.org or call 214-565-9026. — Taylor Mayad