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Reception: January 17, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Drawn to Life featuring artwork by Tatyana Alanis, Chelsea Akpan, Raymond Butler, Dyemond Daniel, Christopher Machorro, Travis Oliver, and Raul Rodriguez opens with a reception on January 17, 6 – 8 pm at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.
Working across illustration, sculpture, screen printing, comics, and collaborative projects, the artists in Drawn to Life explore humor, nostalgia, and the subtle complexities of life. Drawing on cartoons, folk art, animation, pop culture, and personal history, each artist turns everyday experiences into vibrant, character driven imagery. Together, they present a colorful, expressive collection that celebrates personality, narrative, and reflects the many ways artists interpret the world around them.
 Artwork by VET
as part of the Zora Neale Hurston Festival Dallas
January 10, 2026 - January 24, 2026
VET is a native Texas artist who incorporates environmental recycling awareness through her artwork, commissions, and workshops. Her murals and art installations combine the aesthetics of fine art with an inventive application of found and re-purposed objects. In addition to her wide variety of cultural-based and educational arts programs, she always shares innovative ways to re-think, re-purpose and re-design discarded items. VET has been touring nationally and regionally for over 25 years where she offers hands-on classes, workshops and other customized programming.
She is a graduate of the University of Texas Dallas (BA Arts & Performance). VET’s work has been on exhibit throughout the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Africa; and the recipient of numerous grants that include The National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA), State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Department, Dallas
Cultural Vitality Program, ArtsActivate, Dallas Community Fund Project, Dallas Community Artist, TACA Culture Bank, MetLife Foundation, and Urban Genesis.
Boards and Affiliations: The Mix Creative Space, Slant Collective, Art on Main Gallery, Dallas Area Fiber Arts – Past President, Irving Art Center, Irving Art Association- Past President, Visual Artists Cedar Hill- Vice President, Texas Wax Artists-Dallas, Texas Visual Arts Association, Craft Guild of Dallas, Creative Art Center, and The McKinney Avenue Contemporary.
Spring Break Apparel Camp
March 16–20 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Oak Cliff Cultural Center
In this 5-day apparel camp, students ages 8-12 will learn the basics of fashion design and sewing while creating a two-piece outfit: an Easy Tee and a skirt or short option. Students will explore fabric selection, measurements, sewing fundamentals, and garment construction in a supportive, hands-on environment.
The week includes Sewing 101, guided practice on sewing machines, and step-by-step instruction as students begin and complete their first apparel projects. If time permits, students will also create a coordinating accessory such as a scrunchie or headband to complete their look.
The camp concludes with a mini showcase celebrating each student’s finished garments and creative expression. No prior sewing experience required.
Instructor Bio:
Chelita McDuffie is a Dallas-based fashion entrepreneur, educator, and community builder. She founded That’s Sew Creative! in 2022 as a mobile sewing studio to make creativity accessible to everyone—from youth and adults to schools, libraries, and community centers across the DFW area. What began as small pop-up classes has grown into a movement that blends sewing, design, and hands-on innovation, giving people the tools to create, connect, and express themselves.
Chelita is also the founder of the Sew a Seed Foundation, a nonprofit that expands access to sewing education and creative career pathways, particularly for underserved and BIPOC communities. Together, her ventures are building an ecosystem where fashion, technology, and community intersect—empowering the next generation of makers and innovators.
Moon Shadow Open Mic
presented by Christopher Soden
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM
at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center
Every second Wednesday, we invite passionate poets to attend the performance of Moon Shadow Open Mic presented by Christopher Soden. We will begin with a featured poet, after that the poets who have signed up for a 5-minute spot. We hope to see you there!
Oak Cliff Cultural Center
223 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75208
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Phone: 214-670-3777
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