Vanessa Quilantan on Muck Rack

Vanessa Quilantan

(She/Her)
Dallas
As seen in: Dallas Observer, VICE, Flipboard, CultureMap Dallas, D Magazine
Covers:  Music, Arts & Culture
Doesn't Cover: Politics, Food & Beverage. Current moratorium on obituary assignments (a personal decision).
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A listicle blog of reasons why 2 Chainz should run for president in 2012.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Lester Bangs.

Who do you wish followed you?

Any reader looking for compelling long-form feature writing in the realm of music, arts & culture.

Why did you become a journalist?

To serve the stories, the reader, and the essential work of cultural documentation.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

In the summer of 2024, I published an investigative report on the unprecedented labor scandal at Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime via email.

What's your favorite drink?

Coffee, intravenous.
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