City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture

City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture The Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) is a division of the City Manager's office at the City of Dallas.

The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture is the custodian of 19 city-owned cultural facilities, where a wide variety of arts and cultural programs are offered for citizens and visitors. These facilities consist of many of our community's most important cultural venues, and when combined, represent more than 1.5 million square feet of space dedicated to arts and cultural functions in our commu

nity. The OAC operates five of these facilities directly, referring to them as "cultural centers". The Cultural Centers are as follows: Bath House Cultural Center, Latino Cultural Center, South Dallas Cultural Center, and Oak Cliff Cultural Center. Additionally, the OAC directly manages the historic Majestic theater and other cultural facilities through private/public partnerships with nonprofit arts and cultural organizations with long-term management or operation agreements approved by City Council.

Various City of Dallas facilities will be closed on Friday, September 4, 2026 for a scheduled furlough day. Emergency se...
09/03/2026

Various City of Dallas facilities will be closed on Friday, September 4, 2026 for a scheduled furlough day.

Emergency services will operate as normal. 🚓 🚑 🚒

For a list of other services and facilities that will remain open or will be closed, please visit: dallascitynews.net/furlough
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Varias instalaciones de la Ciudad de Dallas estarán cerradas el viernes 4 de septiembre de 2026 por el día de licencia sin goce de sueldo programado.

Los servicios de emergencia operarán con normalidad. 🚓 🚑 🚒

Para una lista de los servicios e instalaciones que permanecerán abiertos o estarán cerrados, visite: dallascitynews.net/furlough

📢New Open Call📢 Art submissions for the City of Dallas Dia de los Mu***os Exhibition is open for all to submit!🎨 This ex...
09/03/2026

📢New Open Call📢 Art submissions for the City of Dallas Dia de los Mu***os Exhibition is open for all to submit!

🎨 This exhibition invites artists to celebrate and reflect upon the traditions, memories, cultural richness, and enduring legacy of Dia de los Mu***os.

🔗Visit linktr.ee/dallasculture for all open opportunities.

❗Submissions are due by 5 p.m., Sept. 25, 2026.

Thank you all who attend the "Always in Gear" Public Art Dedication Ceremony at Fire Station 13! The dedication took pla...
09/02/2026

Thank you all who attend the "Always in Gear" Public Art Dedication Ceremony at Fire Station 13! The dedication took place on August 21, 2026. 🎨

The sculpture reflects the gears and tools of firefighting, making it a meaningful tribute to the station. The artist, George Tobolowsky has customized the colors to reflect Fire Station 13.

📲Stay in the loop with news from our office! Join us and sign up our newsletter at bit.ly/OACNewsletter

🎨✨Culture of Value Month 2026 begins! Throughout this September, artists across Dallas will present FREE one-day, pop-up...
09/01/2026

🎨✨Culture of Value Month 2026 begins! Throughout this September, artists across Dallas will present FREE one-day, pop-up creative experiences at libraries and recreation centers across every neighborhoods.🎨✨

📅For a full list of programs visit: dallasculture.org/cultureofvaluemonth

With the final results in, we would like to thank you readers of D Magazine for voting the historic Majestic Theatre as ...
08/31/2026

With the final results in, we would like to thank you readers of D Magazine for voting the historic Majestic Theatre as the best Best Music Venue in Dallas for 2026!

Thank you to every visitor and fan that has stepped foot in the iconic venue and has attended an event!

Building a sustainable creative career takes more than talent — it takes strategy.The Art Boost 2026 Artist Conference (...
08/31/2026

Building a sustainable creative career takes more than talent — it takes strategy.

The Art Boost 2026 Artist Conference (Sept 11–12, Latino Cultural Center) is designed for working artists ready to move past the guesswork.

Sessions focus on four core breakthroughs:
• Pricing with confidence and understanding your numbers
• Systems and tools that free up time to create
• Marketing that reaches the right audience authentically
• Community and relationships that open doors

General admission is $95, with a 20% discount for students and attendees 55+.

Learn more and register at artboost.org.

Thank you all who attend the "Fruits of Knowledge" Public Art Dedication Ceremony at Forest Green Branch Library! The de...
08/30/2026

Thank you all who attend the "Fruits of Knowledge" Public Art Dedication Ceremony at Forest Green Branch Library! The dedication took place on August 20, 2026. 🎨

The sculpture took inspiration from the existing mature tree canopies and mythology, and shines in customizable colors after dark. Not only through books and programming can the "Fruits of Knowledge" be found, but also in this latest public artwork by artist Mirek Struzik.

📲Stay in the loop with news from our office! Join us and sign up our newsletter at bit.ly/OACNewsletter

📅 SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS at South Dallas Cultural Center! ✨Get creative, learn something new, and connect with community th...
08/29/2026

📅 SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS at South Dallas Cultural Center! ✨

Get creative, learn something new, and connect with community this September. From screenwriting and sewing to cyanotypes and crochet, there’s something for everyone! 🎨🧶✍🏾

Sept. 4 | 6–8 PM | FREE RSVP
✍🏾 The Scriptwriter’s Workshop
Turn your story into a screenplay! Master structure, dialogue, and industry fundamentals through four interactive workshops.

Sept. 11 | 6–9 PM | Donation Based
🧵 Sew & Cinema
Sew, craft, and unwind at Sew & Cinema! Watch You, Me & Tuscany, bring a project, and enjoy cozy fall vibes.

Sept. 19 | 10 AM–12 PM | FREE RSVP
💙 Cyanotype Workshop with Arthur Fields
Create cyanotype prints using sunlight, flowers, and found objects in this hands-on creative workshop.

Sept. 19 | 11 AM–2 PM | FREE RSVP
🧶 Hookin’ Around: A Community Crochet Social
A crochet-centered gathering where creativity, conversation, and community come together.

📍 South Dallas Cultural Center
Please note: The venue will be closed September 2 and September 23.
Save the dates, bring a friend, and join us this September! 💫

🎨 SEPTEMBER EVENTS LINEUP ✨ Taking place at the South Dallas Cultural Center!From art to dance, there’s something for ev...
08/28/2026

🎨 SEPTEMBER EVENTS LINEUP ✨ Taking place at the South Dallas Cultural Center!
From art to dance, there’s something for everyone this month! RSVP 🔗 linktr.ee/southdallasculturalcenter

🎨 Sept. 3 | 6-8PM - Arthur Fields: Water and Light
Opening Reception | Main Gallery
🎨 Sept. 4 | 6-10PM - DFW NOMA’s Poetry, Art & Architecture Show
🎨 Sept. 5 | 3–6PM | Respect the Architect: Panel Discussion
🎨 Sept. 10 | 6:30–8:30PM - FREE RSVP 👑 Crowning Glory: An Ode to Black Hair
🎨 Sept. 19 | 10AM–5PM -FREE RSVP 🌟 Saturday on the South Side

Bring your creativity and celebrate art, movement, and self-expression this month! 🌟

🎷✨ THE 9TH RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE! ✨🎷Get ready, Dallas! This Labor Day Weekend, September 4–6, 2026, th...
08/28/2026

🎷✨ THE 9TH RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE! ✨🎷
Get ready, Dallas! This Labor Day Weekend, September 4–6, 2026, the 9th Riverfront Jazz Festival returns for three incredible days of music, culture and celebration! 🎶

🌟 The event will be kicking off TBAAL’s 50th Anniversary Season with the 7x GRAMMY® Award-winning Empress of Soul, GLADYS KNIGHT, headlining an unforgettable Opening Night celebration!

🎟️ TICKETS
• Single Day — $95
• 3-Day Weekend Pass — $190
• VIP Tables — 📞 214.743.2441

🎫 HOW TO PURCHASE
Ticketmaster.com | 📲 214.743.2400
📍 The Women’s Museum at Fair Park — Temporary TBAAL Box Office
🎷 See the FULL festival lineup: tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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