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August Newsletter: Upcoming Exhibitions + Open Calls!

August Newsletter: Upcoming Exhibitions + Open Calls!

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OAC General Newsletter - August 3, 2026

Public Art Dedication Ceremony
Later this Month!

Join us for a Dallas Public Art Dedication Ceremony at the Forest Green Branch Library! The event celebrates the addition of a sculpture entitled "Fruits of Knowledge" by artist Mirek Struzik.

7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2026
9619 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75243

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Vendor & Community Organization Call: Día de los Muertos Festival 2026

The Latino Cultural Center is now accepting applications for the annual Día de los Muertos Festival, and are looking for vendors, artists, nonprofits, and community organizations to help honor this meaningful cultural celebration.

Closing: 11:59 p.m., September 24, 2026

Click here to submit your application!

Call for Entries: 40th Annual Day of the Dead exhibition, Día de Muertos

The Bath House Cultural Center is seeking entries for its 40th annual Día de Muertos exhibition. In 2026, the show is titled Día de Muertos: They're Having a Party! The exhibition, curated by Enrique Fernández Cervantes, will include art in a variety of media and altar installations by local, regional, and national artists.

This call is open to all artists who live in the United States. Art that has been exhibited in previous Día de Muertos exhibitions at the Bath House will not be accepted. Entries that do not meet submission requirements will be disqualified.

Closing: September 16, 2026

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Attend the Public Art Dedication Ceremony for
"Always in Gear" at Dallas Fire Station 13!

Join us for a Dallas Public Art Dedication Ceremony at Fire Station 13! The event celebrates the addition of a sculpture entitled "Always in Gear" by artist George Tobolowsky. The sculpture reflects the gears and tools of firefighting, making it a meaningful tribute to the station.

9 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2026
6902 Frankford Rd., Dallas, TX 75252

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Upcoming Shows and Performances:

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The Mavericks & Friends at the Majestic Theatre

August 8, 2026

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Gary Clark Jr. at the Majestic Theatre

August 27, 2026

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Classic Albums Live at the Moody Performance Hall

August 29, 2026

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Upcoming Public Art Community Engagement Opportunities!

Share your ideas for new public art coming to the Westmoreland Skate Park!

Public Art staff will be present to help guide interested attendees on how the public art process works and answer questions about the upcoming project. Your feedback will inform the scope of the project that the selected artist will use to guide their piece for the area!

Can't make it? Send us your feedback (Opens August 25, 2026):
Westmoreland Stake Park Community Survey

Click here to visit dallasculture.org/get-involved

Coming from the Cultural Centers:

Mehfil Night with Sangeet Millennium Ensemble
(RSVP REQUIRED)

7 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026

Bath House Cultural Center
521 E. Lawther Dr.,
Dallas, TX 75218

"Forget Me Not" Group Exhibition
ft. Flower Shop Artist Residency Spring 2024 Cohort

Artist Talk: 5 to 6 p.m., August 8, 2026
Reception: 6 to 8 p.m., August 8, 2026

Oak Cliff Cultural Center
223 W. Jefferson Blvd.,
Dallas, TX 75208

MusicLounge featuring SassyBlack
(First 20 seats to register given free admission)
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8 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2026

South Dallas Cultural Center
3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave.,
Dallas, TX 75210

"Charreria" a solo exhibition by Brent Kollock

Reception: 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2026

Latino Cultural Center
2600 Live Oak St.,
Dallas, TX 75204

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