Summary
Organization name
East Dallas Arts District
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
Address
4428 MAIN ST STE 200DALLAS, TX 75226
About
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The East Dallas Arts District is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching, educating, and inspiring our community through the arts. Based in the heart of historic East and Old East Dallas, we serve as the official hub supporting local artists, musicians, performers, and creatives by fostering a unified, vibrant arts and culture scene.
We believe that the arts are essential to a thriving community. Through events like our annual East Dallas Art Walk, artist talks, open studios, live performances, art workshops, neighborhood mural creation, and public art projects, we bring people together, foster creativity, and celebrate the diverse cultural voices of our area.
Our events not only celebrate the talent that live in East Dallas—they also create meaningful connections, boost the local economy, and enhance the beauty and identity of our neighborhoods.
Our work is led by artists who live and create in East and Old East Dallas, ensuring that every initiative is deeply connected to the spirit and stories of our neighborhoods. As a newly formed nonprofit, your support will help us grow foundational programs, cover event costs, and launch new community initiatives that keep the arts accessible for everyone.
Your support through North Texas Gives to the Arts and North Texas Giving Day helps us launch signature events like our annual East Dallas Art Walk, fund community beautification projects, and expand free or low-cost arts programming for all ages.
Together, we can make East Dallas a recognized and celebrated destination for the arts. Join us in building a creative future, right here at home.
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Mission
EAST DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT
Mockingbird to Parry | Exposition to Winsted
Be the official unified support system for the East and Old East Dallas arts community.
Enrich, educate, and inspire the community through the arts.
Connect with the communities in East/Old East Dallas and DFW via an annual art walk, art focused educational events, artist talks/demos, open studios and beautification projects in East Dallas, such as outdoor murals and sculptural works.
Establish East Dallas and Old East Dallas as a diverse arts destination, full of urban heritage, culturally rich experiences, and creative expression.
The East Dallas Arts District is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit.
Needs
Your support helps the East Dallas Arts District grow and sustain a vibrant creative community. Here’s how your donation can make a difference:
🎨 Community Art Projects – Funding for murals, sculptures, and beautification efforts in public spaces throughout East and Old East Dallas.
🖼️ Annual East Dallas Art Walk – Support for event coordination, marketing, artist stipends, permits, signage, and accessibility accommodations.
🎭 Arts Programming & Events – Materials and honorariums for artist talks, demos, performances, youth and adult workshops, and pop-up exhibitions.
🏠 Operational Support – Help cover essential costs like insurance, promotional materials, printing, supplies, and nonprofit filing fees.
🎓 Arts Education & Outreach – Support school partnerships, free art kits, community engagement initiatives, and outreach to underserved populations.
👩🎨 Artist Opportunities – Provide mini-grants and stipends for participating artists, studio tours, and collaborative exhibits.
🌱 Capacity Building – Help us grow our leadership, strengthen partnerships, and bring long-term sustainability to our mission.
Equity Statement
The East Dallas Arts District is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all that we do. We believe that the arts belong to everyone, and we actively work to uplift the voices, cultures, and stories that reflect the rich diversity of East and Old East Dallas.
We embrace artists and audiences of all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. As a community-rooted organization, we prioritize creating opportunities that are inclusive, equitable, and representative of the people who live and work in our neighborhoods.
Through intentional programming, partnerships, and outreach, we aim to break down barriers to creative expression and access. We are building an arts community where all people feel seen, valued, and empowered to participate.
Art is a catalyst for connection, conversation, and change—and equity is at the heart of our vision for a thriving East Dallas.
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Organization Data
DALLAS, TX 75226