Dallas College Celebrates Creativity During Arts Month

The college's School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design will showcase student talent across 12 campus galleries and 10 performance venues.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:44pm

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Dallas College is joining the city of Dallas in celebrating creativity during Dallas Arts Month this April. The college's School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design will activate 12 campus galleries, 10 performance venues, and community spaces to showcase student and faculty talent. Events include an alumni art exhibit at the Omni Dallas Hotel, a Literature and Arts Festival, participation in the Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival, and the college's annual Design Week culminating in a fashion runway show.

Why it matters

Dallas Arts Month is an annual celebration of the city's vibrant creative community. By participating, Dallas College is able to provide valuable real-world experience for its students in the arts, entertainment, and design fields, while also connecting them with professional opportunities and audiences.

The details

Throughout April, Dallas College will host a variety of events and exhibits to celebrate Dallas Arts Month. This includes showcasing alumni and student artwork in the Omni Dallas Hotel lobby, having animation students create projections on the hotel's exterior, hosting a Literature and Arts Festival at the Cedar Valley Campus, participating in the Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival, and holding the college's annual Design Week featuring a fashion runway show.

  • Dallas Arts Month takes place every April.
  • The Omni Dallas Hotel exhibit opening reception will be held on April 2, 2026.
  • The Literature and Arts Festival at Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus will be held on April 9-10, 2026.
  • The Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival will take place on April 10-12, 2026.
  • Dallas College's Design Week will be held from April 20-23, 2026, culminating in the Future of Fashion Runway Show on April 23.

The players

Ahava Silkey-Jones

Vice provost of the Dallas College School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design.

Dallas College

A public community college system serving the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area.

Omni Dallas Hotel

A luxury hotel located in downtown Dallas that will host an exhibit of Dallas College student and alumni artwork.

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What they’re saying

“Dallas Arts Month celebrates the creativity of our students and our region. Throughout April we showcase student talent, create real world experiences, and connect students to audiences and opportunities that prepare them for thriving careers in the creative workforce.”

— Ahava Silkey-Jones, Vice provost of the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design

What’s next

Tickets for the Future of Fashion Runway Show on April 23 are available for purchase on the Dallas College website.

The takeaway

Dallas College is leveraging the city's annual Dallas Arts Month celebration to provide its arts, entertainment, and design students with valuable real-world experience and exposure, further cementing the college's role as a hub for the region's creative community.