Call for Artists: Celebrate “All Comers” on Deep Ellum’s Streetlight Pole Banners
More than 200 streetlights in Deep Ellum carry the work of local artists on banners that celebrate the neighborhood by reflecting the history, community and creative spirit of the area. New streetlight pole banners are featured two to three times per year. The current banners were designed by several local artists from Deep Ellum’s four […]
Call to Artists: Deep Ellum Blues Alley Project
The Deep Ellum Foundation is issuing a Call to Artists interested in participating in a community muraling project to bring to life Deep Ellum’s Blues Alley on Clover Street. Please review the following document, and if you are interested, apply via our online Blues Alley Artist Application form AND by providing 5 work samples via […]
Business of the Week: Dallas Tattoo & Arts
Tattoos have long been one of Deep Ellum’s most prolific and popular art forms. Our Business of the Week, one of Deep Ellum’s tattoo studios, has taken their passion of the art form to the next level by combining tattoo studio and art gallery. Dallas Tattoo & Arts Company has been holding down the fort […]
Day in Deep Ellum: Alfredo Pina
Alfredo Pina is a talented painter and muralist who resides in Deep Ellum and whose work can be found across the neighborhood! You might recognize his murals by the back entrance to High and Tight and most recently in Deep Ellum’s Blues Alley. As Alfredo spends plenty of time in the neighborhood, he has had […]
Deep Ellum Open Studios – September 18, 2021
Deep Ellum has been a haven for artists and those with a creative spirit since its earliest days. To celebrate those creative spirits, Deep Ellum Open Studios was created to honor the artistic core and legacy of the Deep Ellum neighborhood. On Saturday, Sept. 18, from 11:00am-5:00pm, locals and visitors can attend the event which […]
Behind the Brushstroke: Hatziel
Hatziel Flores was one of the many artists selected to bring Deep Ellum’s history to life during the first phase of the recently completed Blues Alley project, but his roots in the Deep Ellum art scene go incredibly deep. Born in Mexico City, Hatziel’s family moved and settled in Dallas while he was still very […]
Business of the Week: The Power Station
A major part of Deep Ellum’s culture and history is due to the power of the creative arts. One of the homes and champions of arts and culture in the district is our #businessoftheweek, The Power Station. A non-profit initiative, The Power Station is dedicated to providing a platform for contemporary arts in Dallas. Housed […]
10 Murals Inside Deep Ellum Businesses Guide
For the last week of Dallas Arts Months and to cap off our month of mural features, we are bringing you a guide to 10 amazing murals inside Deep Ellum businesses! Deep Ellum’s murals might be best known for their placement along walls in the public right-of-way, but businesses across the district love to bring […]
Behind the Brushstroke: Dan Colcer
In celebration of Dallas Arts Month and Deep Ellum’s myriad artists, we are thrilled to illuminate Deep Ellum’s most prolific form of art, murals! With over 125 murals scattered throughout the district, Deep Ellum is far and away the epicenter of public art in Dallas. The hundreds of artists who have created in the neighborhood […]
Dallas Arts Month in Deep Ellum
April is Arts Month in Dallas and Deep Ellum is the place to celebrate! The gorgeous spring weather is perfect for exploring the neighborhood on foot to search out murals, art galleries, live music, and creativity around every corner. We appreciate the innovative spirit that permeates everything in Deep Ellum & hope you do too! […]