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.

Two women. One house. Endless secrets. 👀THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman runs June 19–July 4! A hilarious + twisted dark co...
06/25/2026

Two women. One house. Endless secrets. 👀

THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman runs June 19–July 4! A hilarious + twisted dark comedy about second chances and starting over. 🎭 Photo: Zack Huggins

🎟️ bathhouse.dallasculture.org/the-roommate

✨Apply for the Campbell Green Recreation Center Public Art Project opportunity! We are looking for artwork that is brigh...
06/24/2026

✨Apply for the Campbell Green Recreation Center Public Art Project opportunity! We are looking for artwork that is bright and playful using cheerful elements such as animals, nature, rainbows and flowers.

🎨The artwork should be colorful, creative, personal, and should reflect both individuality and community.

📅 Deadline: 12 a.m., July 31, 2026
💰 Budget: Up to $136K
🔗 dallasculture.org/grants-and-calls/

Thank you all who attend the "Four Chromatic Gates" Public Art Dedication Ceremony at Glencoe Park! The dedication took ...
06/23/2026

Thank you all who attend the "Four Chromatic Gates" Public Art Dedication Ceremony at Glencoe Park! The dedication took place on June 12, 2026. 🌳

Originally commissioned in 1984, these abstract aluminum structures by Bauhaus sculptor and designer Herbert Bayer stand in graduated sizes and solid shades of sky blue, red, white, and sun yellow. A celebration of a significant piece of Dallas public art history returning to focus.

📲Be a part of the public art process by visiting dallasculture.org/get-involved

Ready to dig into something fresh? 🍅Join us for the 2nd session of Local Roots at Good Local Markets White Rock Farmers ...
06/23/2026

Ready to dig into something fresh? 🍅

Join us for the 2nd session of Local Roots at Good Local Markets White Rock Farmers Market with James Beard-nominated and founder of La Casita Bakeshop Chef Maricsa Trejo. Connect with local farmers on sustainable food practices and a chef-led tasting featuring in-season produce from the market, recipes backed by a Registered Nutritionist. First 20 registered guests to arrive will receive a CSA-Market bag of fresh produce!

📅 Saturday, June 27 at 10:30-11:30 AM
📍 White Rock Farmers Market, 1450 Old Gate Ln, Dallas, TX
🧺 Spots are limited, save your seat:dal.city/LocalRoots

Local Roots is a four-part series, collaborative program with Good Local Markets and the City of Dallas' Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability - Urban Agriculture, Office of Arts and Culture - Oak Cliff Cultural Center, The Sophisticated Pacifist (Jin-Ya Huang), Dallas Public Library, and Dallas County Health and Human Services. Each session features a guided tour of the market, highlighting in-season produce paired with nutrition-backed recipes, encouraging sustainable habits and awareness on local agriculture.

Thank you to all who joined us last Thursday, June 18, 2026 for the Flag raising. We heard from city leaders to help r...
06/22/2026

Thank you to all who joined us last Thursday, June 18, 2026 for the Flag raising. We heard from city leaders to help recognized and commemorate this important chapter in our history.

Dallas is a city of opportunity and where belonging is within reach for all. ⭐

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As a friendly reminder, City of Dallas offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. For a ful...
06/18/2026

As a friendly reminder, City of Dallas offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
For a full list of facility closures, visit dal.city/closedjuneteenth

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Recuerden, las oficinas de la Ciudad de Dallas estarán cerradas el viernes, 19 de junio en conmemoración de Juneteenth.

Para ver una lista completa de los cierres, visite dal.city/closedjuneteenth.

⚽Explore Dallas arts and culture during the Summer of Soccer.⚽We’re excited to host fans of the global game this summer ...
06/17/2026

⚽Explore Dallas arts and culture during the Summer of Soccer.⚽

We’re excited to host fans of the global game this summer and invite visitors to explore the Dallas cultural landscape and experience what makes our city a vibrant place to work, live and play! 🎨

Visit 🔗 dallasculture.org/playbook 🌎

📢ArtsActivate Round 1 is officially open! 🙌 Launching for the 2026-27 fiscal year, ArtsActivate is the City of Dallas - ...
06/16/2026

📢ArtsActivate Round 1 is officially open! 🙌 Launching for the 2026-27 fiscal year, ArtsActivate is the City of Dallas - City Hall Office of Arts and Culture's project-based funding program.

⭐ArtsActivate is open for proposals from non-profit arts/cultural organizations, educational institutions, social services organizations, individual artists, artist collectives and other eligible non-profit organizations.

⭐Award range is $8,000 Individual Artists and $12K-16K for non-profit Organizations based on revenue size.

Apply by visiting 🔗 dallasculture.org/grants-and-calls

📢Be part of the 2026-27 Roster for the Community Artist Program (CAP)! The application closes in 2 weeks!⭐CAP in Dallas ...
06/15/2026

📢Be part of the 2026-27 Roster for the Community Artist Program (CAP)! The application closes in 2 weeks!

⭐CAP in Dallas offers support and opportunities for artists, and arts and cultural organizations to teach, perform, and exhibit at various host facilities across the city.

⭐This amazing program promotes cultural awareness, deepens residents' understanding of diverse art forms, and celebrates the rich traditions that make up the Dallas community.

📅Deadline: 6/29/2026
🔗 dallasculture.org/grants-and-calls

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first information session last week!Learn more about the program by attend...
06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first information session last week!

Learn more about the program by attending in-person and virtual sessions where you can ask questions and gain tips for success.

📅Deadline July 20, 2026
🔗 dallasculture.org/artsactivate

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1925 Elm Street, Fl 4th
Dallas, TX
75201

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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