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The essays in this section offer an in-depth look at moments, people, or places that have played an important role in the development of the North Texas contemporary art scene. The first essay tells the story of the Dallas Museum of Art’s contemporary art collection in its early years, as it was developed and nurtured by key champions of contemporary art: Stanley Marcus, Algur H. Meadows, and James and Lillian Clark. Their contributions—advocacy, donation, and financial support—began shaping the world-class contemporary art collection we now enjoy. Future essays will focus on Raymond and Patsy Nasher’s contribution to public art in Dallas and a review of contemporary art in North Texas in 2013.