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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t‘Birth of Pegasus’ by Elijah Hanif is one of the stunning digital photographs you can see at Saturday’s Art Walk EAST event in East Dallas.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t‘Birth of Pegasus’ by Elijah Hanif is one of the stunning digital photographs you can see at Saturday’s Art Walk EAST event in East Dallas.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Courtesy of East Dallas Arts District<\/p>\n
Dallas, get ready to stretch your legs, because Art Walk EAST<\/a> is back for its second year, and it just might be the best excuse you\u2019ll find to turn a Saturday into a full-blown creative adventure<\/a>.<\/p>\n On Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., East Dallas becomes your playground as the East Dallas Arts District rolls out a jam-packed, 16-stop celebration that promises art for everyone: serious collectors, casual gawkers, kids with sticky fingers and anyone who thinks weekends are for exploring<\/a>.<\/p>\n A Neighborhood Canvas<\/strong><\/p>\n The concept is simple: take one part neighborhood block party, add a ton of art (over 80 artists), mix in live music, tasty bites, hands-on activities and double it all from last year.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWill you step up to support Dallas Observer this year?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe\u2019re aiming to raise $30,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to you. If the\u00a0Dallas Observer\u00a0matters to you, please take action and contribute today, so when news happens, our reporters can be there.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \u201cOur number one mission is showcasing artists or creatives in East Dallas,\u201d says Andrea Lamarsaude, owner of Art on Main<\/a> and the president of the East Dallas Arts District. \u201cThat\u2019s what we\u2019re all about.\u201d<\/p>\n Lamarsaude\u2019s enthusiasm isn\u2019t just talk. She\u2019s a Dallas native with more family roots in the area than you\u2019ll find on a Texas pecan tree, and her hope for the event is straightforward.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m just proud that we are now able to have an official nonprofit devoted to the creative part of East Dallas\u2026 and bringing those artists and creatives to the community in a way that they can appreciate what they have in East Dallas,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n If you attended last year\u2019s walk, you can expect even more this year. Though the idea of art is often synonymous with visual art, Dallas\u2019 art scene also flexes a robust music muscle. Last year\u2019s inaugural Art Walk featured a handful of musicians. This year? More bands, more instruments and more chances to tap your feet between studio visits. <\/p>\n \u201cWe even added a board member whose sole responsibility is the music, because we want to showcase not just visual artists, but musical artists, performing artists \u2014 any type of creative that\u2019s in East Dallas,\u201d Lamarsaude says. <\/p>\n Courtesy of East Dallas Arts District<\/p>\n Choose Your Own Creative Adventure<\/strong> <\/p>\n The itinerary features 16 venues, each with a distinct character. The official map<\/a> is online and available in print \u2014 perfect for planning a linear tour or just winging it. Hit up Art on Main for a multimedia immersion and a food truck, browse coworking spaces that moonlight as pop-up galleries, and check out East Dallas Vintage, where digging through retro treasures is matched by live music acts on the patio. You\u2019ll meet local musicians like Remy Reilly and Sean Foster on a cozy, backyard stage.<\/p>\n Even the public library is getting a temporary art upgrade. The Lakewood Branch Library is transforming into a pop-up exhibition hosted by Professor Keith Williams, who teaches art at the Richland Campus of the Dallas Community College District, and his students. <\/p>\n The walk also includes artist home studios \u2014 you can see the mysterious nooks where Beverly Gadient creates her fused glass pieces or where Erica Pepper decides which color comes next. Meet makers face-to-face, ask oddball questions and explore their creative processes to see exactly how the art gets made.<\/p>\n If you ask Lamarsaude to pick a favorite artist, don\u2019t expect a straight answer. <\/p>\n \u201cGosh, it\u2019s hard to just pick one,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n Courtesy of East Dallas Arts District<\/p>\n This year\u2019s lineup features an array of media like sculpture, mixed media, painting, ceramics, jewelry and more. <\/p>\n And it\u2019s not all look-but-don\u2019t-touch. Want to make your own mark? Paint, scribble or doodle on the community canvas at Art on Main. Dive into printmaking on clay with Katrina Rasmussen if you don\u2019t mind getting your hands a little messy. If you\u2019re in the mood for something mystical, get your tarot cards read by Meggie Abendschein. Maybe you\u2019ll find out if you\u2019re about to meet your new favorite artist. <\/p>\n A Feast for the Senses<\/strong><\/p>\n Worried about working up an appetite? Fear not \u2014 Easy Slider will serve up burgers and fries at Art on Main, while the neighboring restaurant offers all-day happy hour for badge-flashing art walkers. Need coffee or a snack? Pause at Garden Cafe, Killer Joe Coffee or grab a glass at Times Ten Cellars. Because this is Dallas, and even an art walk doesn\u2019t work if you\u2019re running on empty.<\/p>\n How to Join the Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n Here\u2019s the best part: Art Walk EAST is free, although donations are welcome through the website. All you have to bring is curiosity and maybe a bit of stamina. It\u2019s a day to meet the minds behind the paint, swap stories, snap selfies in front of murals, browse jewelry stands, and maybe even bring something home for your living room wall.<\/p>\n Whatever your level of art knowledge, be it seasoned collector, new-in-town, toddler-chasing parents or someone who can\u2019t remember the last time you did something just for fun, your weekend options quite literally just got a lot more colorful.\u00a0For more information, visit eastdallasartsdistrict.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"‘Birth of Pegasus’ by Elijah Hanif is one of the stunning digital photographs you can see at Saturday’s…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":367756,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5135],"tags":[5229,1596,2879,2104,152918,14838,2107,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-367755","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-dallas","10":"tag-events","11":"tag-festivals","12":"tag-free-cheap","13":"tag-local-music","14":"tag-shopping","15":"tag-texas","16":"tag-tx","17":"tag-united-states","18":"tag-united-states-of-america","19":"tag-unitedstates","20":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","21":"tag-us","22":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115521962157607480","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/367755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=367755"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/367755\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/367756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=367755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=367755"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=367755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6248-rotated.jpeg\")
The \u2018Eternal Blooms\u2019 series by Katrina Rasmussen, a sculptural work of stacks blending ceramic and concrete, will be featured at Art Walk EAST. <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JFB-Lower-Greenville.jpg\")
Going green: \u2018Lower Greenville\u2019 by J\u00e9r\u00e9mie Fletcher Bourcy is a mixed-media piece celebrating one of East Dallas\u2019 most beloved neighborhoods.<\/p>\n