Art on Main Holiday Market
Art on Main Holiday Market
Saturday, December 13th - 11am-5pm
Kick off the holiday season with art, creativity, and festive cheer! 🖼️✨✨
Explore our vibrant artist studios, meet the talented creatives behind the works, and shop for one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts that will make your holidays extra special. 🎁
From beautiful paintings to jewelry, stationary, artisan goods and more, you'll find something for everyone on your list! 🎨
Highlights of the Day ✨
Meet the Artists: Discover their studio spaces and the stories behind their creations!
Enjoy a reading by professional astrologer and tarot reader Elizabeth Eichenbaum. She blends her extensive knowledge of metaphysics, esoteric studies and contemporary psychology with her own intuitive and soul-centered approach that provides valuable insight to her clients.
Join in the fun and add your mark to our Holiday Community Canvas
Fuel your festive spirit with a cookie and a cheerful holiday beverage!
Holiday Shopping Made Easy: Give the gift of locally made art!
Bring your family and friends to experience a fun-filled day of art, community, and holiday spirit! 🌲✨
Don’t miss out on the holiday cheer—mark your calendars and join the fun! 🎉
Karen Vanderpool-Haerle
Prairie Fire Paintbrush, 6x6 in. oil on panel, framed.
Art After Dark Holiday Market
Art by Elena Mozhvilo
Art After Dark: Holiday Market at Art on Main
Friday, December 19th - 5:30pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for an enchanting evening of art, creativity, and holiday cheer in the heart of East Dallas! 🎄❄️
Meet the artists at Art on Main and discover their latest works in a cozy, festive setting.
Shop one-of-a-kind original art and artisan gifts perfect for your loved ones (or yourself!).
Make your mark on our holiday infused canvas!
Enjoy exclusive studio tours, where you can see where all the creativity happens.
Enjoy a holiday treat and libations to help fuel your shopping experience!
Enjoy festive tunes curated by DJ MISO
Take in our nightime, holiday view of Downtown Dallas
🌟 Whether you're looking for unique holiday gifts or simply want to enjoy a creative evening, Art on Main has something for everyone!
Let’s make this holiday season truly artful. 🖌️🎁
Between Gazes and Silences Solo Exhibition - Ivette Ramos Levy
Between Gazes and Silences
A Solo Exhibition by Ivette Ramos Levy
Exhibition Dates: November 20 – December 20
About the Exhibition
Between Gazes and Silences invites viewers into the imaginative, symbolic, and deeply introspective world of artist Ivette Ramos Levy. Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung’s writings on the shadow and Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, the exhibition explores how quiet moments of reflection can become catalysts for transformation.
Ivette’s work moves boldly between the psychological and the fantastical. Her paintings, ceramics, and sculptural pieces create a dreamlike universe populated by multi-eyed figures, hybrid beings, masks, symbolic fruit, and expressive characters that feel both whimsical and profound. Through vivid color, layered textures, and mythic imagery, she examines the space between presence and absence — the threshold where inner discovery takes shape.
A World of Symbols and Story
Every piece in this exhibition feels like a small myth unfolding.
Eyes that watch. Masks that conceal or reveal. Fragmented figures reaching toward wholeness. Strange yet tender creatures that straddle the line between humor and darkness.
Ivette’s universe is imaginative, raw, and emotionally charged — full of vulnerability, curiosity, and unexpected beauty. Each work invites you to pause, to look closely, and to consider what lies just beneath the surface.
These artworks are visually striking, symbolically rich, and unlike anything else being created in Dallas right now.
The Artist’s Invitation
Through her visual language, Ivette invites viewers on an inner journey — a moment to stand still, listen between the lines, and recognize that every gaze holds both fear and revelation. The work asks us to confront our shadows while celebrating the transformative power of silence, stillness, and self-discovery.
Visit the Exhibition
Discover the Between Gazes and Silences exhibition, an inner journey — a search for meaning through silence, reflection, and transformation. Inspired by Carl Jung’s writings on the shadow and Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, Ivette Ramos Levy explores how moments of stillness can become turning points for renewal.
Her paintings, ceramics, and installations reveal the space between presence and absence — where eyes, masks, and fragmented figures act as symbols of awakening and resilience.
Through these works, Levy invites the viewer to pause, to listen to what lies beyond words, and to recognize that every gaze holds both fear and revelation.
2nd Annual East Dallas Arts District Art Walk EAST
2nd Annual East Dallas Arts District Art Walk EAST, Saturday, November 8 | 11:00am – 6:00pm
The HeART of Resilience Group Exhibition
The HeART of Resilience Group Exhibition in conjunction with the nonprofit Flaunt Flat Revolution.
Exhibition dates: 10/21 to 11/7/25
Join Us
Closing Reception, November 7, 6-9pm
Be part of this powerful evening of art, storytelling, and community. Meet the artists, connect with survivors, and experience an exhibition that uplifts, inspires, and celebrates resilience in all its forms.
The HeART of Resilience Exhibition
-Stories of Strength and Healing After Breast Cancer
Presented by Flaunt Flat Revolution and hosted by Art on Main
Breast cancer is a journey that transforms lives, reshaping not only bodies but also identities, perspectives, and spirits. The HeART of Resilience Exhibition is a powerful visual narrative that honors the strength, resilience, and healing of breast cancer survivors as they reclaim their bodies and redefine their sense of self.
This groundbreaking exhibition brings together artists from all walks of life—students, emerging talents, and established creators—to explore themes of empowerment, self-love, and body positivity. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and more, these works will celebrate the diverse paths survivors take, whether choosing reconstructive surgery, embracing aesthetic flat closure, or finding confidence in their unique beauty.
The HeART of Resilience is more than an art exhibit; it is a movement. It is a space for dialogue, inspiration, and community, where stories of survival and transformation are shared through the universal language of art.
ARTISTS
Future Akins, Tiffanie Andrews, Cindy Avroch, Andrea Penn Bain, Elizabeth Bentley, Rebecca Collins, Patti Cummings, Michelle Cyr, Dabney Dwyer, Julie England, Beth Gautreau, Mary Gonsiorek, Julie Harris, Patty Lebed Hess, Paula Holland, Charise Isis, Karen Jackson, Farahana Kassam, Linnell Keeling, Andrea Lamarsaude, Tatenda Makwembere, Taylor Mercer, Jacqueline Claudet Mitterer, Amber Owens, Patricia Pena, Susan Raine, Diana Rath, Aseel Refai, Kathrine Reyna, Johanna Riddle, Marissa Rusnow, April Soncrant, Jessie Kennedy Steinberg, Robin Stuart, Mercedes Terrell, and Sharon Zigrossi
PRESS
Creatives Heal Humanity - A Call to Gather
What if creatives aren’t just here to make beauty…
but to lead the way forward?
We believe this isn’t just possible... it’s already beginning.
All around us, artists, innovators, healers, designers, storytellers, and visionaries are waking up to a deeper truth:
The world needs more than content right now. It needs conscience. Connection. And courage.
And creatives are uniquely equipped to bring that.
But not alone.
This gathering is for those who feel the pull to create beyond their own work…
To imagine what becomes possible when we come together... not just as individuals, but as a creative force for good.
What to Expect
🌀 A guided conversation with fellow creatives who care deeply about healing, truth, and change
🌱 A space to explore what collective creative leadership might look like
💬 The freedom to listen, speak, reflect... without pressure or performance
🤝 The beginning of something we co-create… together
⏰ Time to connect with other creatives
This is not a workshop or a webinar. It’s a gathering. A spark. A starting place.
Whether your gift is painting or problem-solving, dancing or designing, writing or weaving people together — there is room for you here.
We don’t know where it’s all going.
But we know this:
We’re not meant to do it alone.
Let’s see what happens when we gather.
Facilitated by Maddox and Dwight Spencer | For the Love of Creatives
Hosted at Art on Main, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX
Fall Art on Main Open Studios
Fall Art on Main Open Studios: Saturday, September 27 | 11:00am – 5:00pm
Join us for a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and art!
A free, family-friendly event where you can:
Wander through working artist studios and see creativity in action
Meet the artists, see works-in-progress, maybe even find a new piece to add to your collection.
Shop original art (from paintings to sculptures to photography), small works, prints, handmade jewelry, art cards and giftable treasures there's something for everyone at this event.
Take part in fun art activities for the whole family.
Don't miss this opportunity to support local artists and immerse yourself in our vibrant East Dallas arts community. Mark your calendars and come see what our artists have been working on!
Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with local makers and neighbors.
This is your chance to experience the heart of our East Dallas creative community, discover new favorites, and support local artists. Whether you’re an art lover, a collector, or simply curious, you’re invited to spend a fall afternoon surrounded by inspiration.
Nature in the Folds Exhibition - Katrina Rasmussen, Corey Godfrey and Duke Skarda
Nature in the Folds Exhibition - Corey Godfrey, Katrina Rasmussen and Duke Skarda.
Join us for the Closing Reception of Nature in the Folds - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Artist Talk begins at 6pm)
An evening that goes beyond viewing the art to engaging in a lively conversation with the featured artists:
🎨 Corey Godfrey
🎨 Katrina Rasmussen
🎨 Duke Skarda
This special closing event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artists about their inspirations, processes, and the organic forms that shape their work. Come ready with your questions — this is your chance to step inside the creative journey and connect personally with the art and its makers.
About the Exhibition
On view September 16 – October 11, Nature in the Folds celebrates the quiet elegance of the natural world. Through textures, landscapes, and sculptural forms, the exhibition invites viewers to look closely at organic contours where growth, movement, and form converge.
Reception Details - 5:30 - 8:30 pm
✨ Conversation with the Artists: begins at 6:00 PM
🥂 Refreshments & libations will be served
🎶 A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to close the show
Engage directly with the artists in an intimate setting
Celebrate the closing of a stunning exhibition
Connect with fellow art lovers in the East Dallas community
Artist Statements:
Corey Godfrey
Corey Godfrey’s work is rooted in a fascination with “craft” materials, drawing inspiration from the playful creativity of her 1980s childhood. Her discovery of yarn sparked a deep passion for its sensual process and its historical ties to women’s strength and resilience. Guided by dream imagery, her pieces act as visual storyboards—capturing memories that evolve as time softens their clarity.
Her latest series explores the solace of nature, created on uniquely crafted wood forms that unravel themes of vulnerability, strength, and beauty. Layers of yarn symbolize the passage of time, with each thread reflecting aging and mental health challenges, while evolving patterns reveal tension and harmony. These transformations invite viewers to uncover what lies beneath the surface—intimate yet expansive moments of connection, reflection, and discovery.
Corey invites viewers to engage not just visually, but emotionally, fostering a sense of “home” through tactile connection. Her work transforms spaces into ecosystems of contemplation, amplifying the enduring bond between humans and nature—especially in moments of personal or collective need.
Katrina Rasmussen
When I first painted with oils, I understood what the poet Pablo Neruda meant when he wrote, “... Something started in my soul, fever or forgotten wings.” The arts have always captivated me: dance, theatre, music, literature… but it was not until I picked up oil painting in my twenties (on a lark, and against the advice of almost everyone I knew), that I found my artistic home. That spirit quickening excitement, that magical poetry of a soul awakened… for me, it was the luminous color-glow of oil on canvas.
I am self-taught: I learned by making fantastical messes, and through the kindness of other artists. Over the past decade, I have developed a system of creating mixed media works with oil paint over Venetian Plaster. I embrace the oil’s transparent qualities, which I can manipulate so that the layers of paint, collage, or plaster underneath are either hidden or exposed.
Teaching has always informed my artistic practice; the joys of discovery that occur in the classroom carry over to my professional practice, and often my students inspire me to keep asking my own artistic questions. It was through teaching that I discovered ceramics. The tactile, earthy nature of this medium speaks to my inner 80s child: muddy, messy, and strong-willed.
This year, when I had to learn how to throw on a potter’s wheel for class, Pablo Neruda’s words echoed in my mind. Fever, forgotten wings… like coming home, the rhythm of the clay in my hands called me back to myself from what felt like a creative wilderness. I experienced intense joy in building my new body of work for “Nature in the Folds.” I created these works from an arid place, where only the most unquenchable joy survives.
I invite you to wander through deserts enfolded, on a playground of improbable texture, color, and form. These ceramic works, like my paintings, celebrate intersection points: where materials and ideas and joy come together to celebrate the sanctity of common ground, the space we hold for others, and that which we hold for ourselves. My desert of dreams has a bit of raw-edged defiance embedded among the agave. Joy, encountered in high relief, amid sun and thorns; joy, resolute.
Duke Skarda
Call it obsession or indulgence, but when certain ideas or inspirations enter my head, the only way to excise them is to build them. We all have them, these visions, and their outcome may have many forms. Steinbeck calls them “glories”. When they invade one’s thoughts, they must be dealt with: push them aside or act upon them.
My efforts are mostly focused on wood, though I also enjoy painting and ceramics. I love the warmth, workability, and randomness of wood with the unique varietal aromas of cut lumber. I love the grains that ebb and flow and the imperfections that give it life. Driven by interest in architecture and engineering, I enjoy the design and invention required to simplify complex features. I enjoy the time spent discovering how to build these little gems, even when they’re interesting only to their creator.
As an artist, I am mostly self-taught, though I have many mentors with incredible skills who dip low to show me the nadir of their abilities in hopes that I might do something with them. I vainly combine these learnings in an effort to create the ideas. I have a sizeable home “studio” (also known as a messy space) that combines woodworking equipment with a kiln, clay, paint, and canvas. Hours spin past unnoticed when I have the time to dive into the “shop”.
Discover the Power of AWE
Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 2-4pm
Hosted by the East Dallas Arts District at Art on Main: 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Discover the Power of AWE
Discover the power of everyday wonder!
Join us for an inspiring presentation based on Dacher Keltner’s bestselling book, AWE: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.
Get ready to explore how awe can shift your perspective and bring more meaning to your daily life. Learn how simple moments of awe can boost well-being, deepen and spark connections, and reshape how you see the world.
Led by Nancy Nolley, Speaker, Career and Personal Transformation Guide
Key Discussion Points:
• The 8 Sources of Awe
• How Awe Can Transform Your Life
• The Science-Backed Benefits of Awe
• Ways to Experience Awe Daily
• Discussion & Reflective Writing Exercises
FREE to attend.
Nancy Nolley
Nancy Nolley is the Founder and Sole Proprietor of Your Brilliant Path, LLC. She is dedicated to helping individuals find fulfilling careers and fostering their personal growth. Her personal mission revolves around guiding people on their path through challenging life transitions.
Nancy brings over 35 years of experience with organizations including Mary Kay Inc., Frito-Lay, KPMG, Kaiser Permanente, and the University of California at San Francisco, where she honed her skills in recruitment and employee development. She has also facilitated personal foundation workshops at Sober Living Houses and for Residential Alcohol Rehabilitation programs in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California. Additionally, she has held leadership positions with non-profit organizations, including Leadership Texas and Leadership Texas Alumni Association, Leadership Arlington, the Women’s Center of Dallas, and the Santa Barbara Newcomers Club. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters in Sociology. Her experience has led to professional relationships with community leaders and organizations.
Nancy has guided hundreds of clients through various career and personal development stages, providing support in career assessment, resumé writing, interviewing skills, confidence building and establishing a support system.
Through her experiences, Nancy founded Your Brilliant Path, LLC, with an approach that involves two complementary programs, one that aids individuals in their job search and the other to enhance and strengthen their personal foundation.
About the Author
Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the faculty director of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. A renowned expert in the science of human emotion, Dr. Keltner studies compassion and awe, how we express emotion, and how emotions guide our moral identities and search for meaning.
Light Impressions: A Cyanotype & Yoga Journey
Light Impressions: A Cyanotype & Yoga Journey
💫 Connect and create with the unseen.
Saturday, September 6th from 1-3pm.
Cost: $55
Presented by Candice Lindsay and Amanda Nitschke of Lapis Visions, this unique experience at Art on Main invites you to explore light, breath, and creativity.
Create your own cyanotype on a canvas tote or an upcycled textile rescued from the landfill.
While your print processes in the sun, we’ll move through a gentle yoga and breathwork session to ground and renew.
✨ All materials provided – just bring your yoga mat.
🧘♀️ Space is limited – reserve your spot today!
Art of Drawing Workshop
Art of Drawing Workshop
Instructed by: Pam-ela Harrelson
Sunday, August 10 from 10am to 2pm.
All levels welcome!
Cost: $75
What you will learn:
- Basic art forms
- Practice of drawing through sighting techniques, drawing pencils, charcoal
- Paper selection
- Importance of lighting
- Shading techniques
Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner, instructor Pam-ela Harrelson will help hone your drawing skills by teaching you various techniques and tips on how to see and draw what you see more accurately.
Some drawing supplies will be available for your use but a detailed materials list will be emailed to you prior to the beginning of the class.
Space is limited, so sign up soon!
Workshop location: Art on Main, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Light snacks and water will be provided. Feel free to bring your own sack lunch or snacks.
Location: Art on Main, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: 469 507 0590
www.artonmaindallas.com
For more information: Email instructor Pam-ela Harrelson: pamelart.studio@gmail.com
Instructor Bio:
Pam-ela Harrelson
I have a long history of creating and teaching commercial art. From my work as an art director, graphic designer, illustrator, and college professor, I draw upon a vast knowledge of creativity, design, hand skills, and digital know how. To start, I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Advertising Art and a Master of Arts degree from Texas Woman’s University. I continue to work in the graphics field while I develop my body of artwork until I am able to devote all of my time to this notion. I am a lover of things from the past which includes toys, classic movies, fashion, design, art, technology, architecture, and other ephemera. I like to assembly bits and pieces of these elements into dimensionally constructed pieces of art whether it be large wooden, figurative captures or smaller handmade cards and prints. I like the process of creativity and bringing all of my history into cohesive, exciting works of art.
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Art Advertising Art UNT
Master of Art Graphic Design/Painting TWU
After obtaining a BFA degree, I began my career working in the Dallas area as an Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Illustrator. I worked full-time for five years at various ad agencies and design firms before starting my own graphics and illustration business of which I continued for many years. During this time, I served as a member and president of the Dallas Society of Illustrators where I helped organize and coordinate monthly meetings, juried national competitions, and workshops.
I returned to graduate school to earn a MA and began teaching a wide range of computer graphics, design, and art courses at multiple colleges and universities in the Dallas and surrounding areas. Today, while I continue to work in the graphics arena, I have a studio where I work as a fine artist exhibiting multi-dimensional, figurative creations and small hand crafted cards and prints.
Ross Van Rosenberg Solo Exhibition
Fracture, Ross von Rosenberg Solo Exhibition
Exhibition dates: August 7 – 23
Opening Reception, August 9, 6– 9pm.
DJ MISO will be curating our music for the evening.
Refreshments and libations will be served.
Closing Reception/Artist Talk, August 23, 2-4pm
Step into Fracture, a vivid collection of pop surrealist and contemporary abstractions by Dallas-based artist Ross von Rosenberg. This exhibition explores the spaces between beauty and dissonance, chaos and reconstruction—where fragmentation becomes a form of visual poetry.
Through bold juxtapositions and subversive layering, Ross creates works that evoke place, depth, and psychological tension. Some pieces invite pure aesthetic immersion, while others unfold into deeply personal narratives, each one a balancing act between control and surrender.
Influenced by a wide-ranging lineage—from Caravaggio to Basquiat, Duchamp to Dali—Ross brings together classical technique, modern abstraction, and the raw spirit of pop surrealism in a body of work that both challenges and captivates.
Fracture is not just a collection—it’s a visual landscape of tension, imagination, and the compelling beauty found in breaking things apart.
Artist Statement
Fracture is a body of work about the universal human forces, external and internal, that pull us apart or bind us together. Fear, love, time, vice, safety, wants, needs, hopes, dreams, disappointments, and relationships; all forces that exert their will on everyone by virtue of existing in the world. And no matter the armor of our choosing, we will prove to be vulnerable to them just the same.
The work is an expression of this in two parts. Part one, is the external expression universally across the human experience. Part two, is the internal expression as abstracted emotion that struggles to maintain balance and control within ones self.
-Ross von Rosenberg
Beyond the Frame: How Art Shapes Space
Beyond the Frame: How Art Shapes Space.
Blue Dragon Fine Art Gallery is collaborating with interior designer, Jennifer Druckamiller with Revive Design. We invite you to this special afternoon event to discover how the connection with art guides you in choosing pieces and helps you to create a home that truly reflects your personality and style. This engaging session blends creativity, design insight, and the beauty of art.
Enjoy refreshments, wine, and 10% off all Blue Dragon and Art on Main Gallery art during this free event.
Marketing for Artists
Marketing for Artists: Mastering the Art of Self-Promotion
If you’re tired of creating great work that no one sees, this talk is for you.
Marketing for Artists Workshop with Andrea Holmes
Thursday, July 24 from 6-8pm
Hosted at Art on Main:
4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
FREE to attend.
Andrea Holmes is an internationally recognized mural artist, author, and the visionary behind the 100 Bird Murals project — a global mission to transform walls into landmarks, one bird at a time. Her murals have been featured by brands like Starbucks, Uptown Dallas, and Mendocino Farms. But she didn’t get there by waiting to be discovered — she built her career through strategic marketing, bold self-promotion, and showing up consistently.
This session is designed to help artists stop hiding and start sharing. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, Andrea will show you how to:
• Create a marketing plan that works across multiple platforms
• Attract real followers who care about your work
• Craft content that’s authentic, engaging, and true to your voice
• Use AI tools to save time and stay inspired
• Collaborate, network, and build a creative community around your art
You’ll leave with fresh ideas, actionable strategies, and the confidence to market yourself without selling out. Because your art deserves to be seen — and shared.
Tony Strickland Solo Exhibition
“I firmly believe there’s an inner artist in every person, but the difference between the professional, and/or lifetime creative professional and the lay person, is the artist’s ability to face their fears and insecurities and pursue the final vision. This is my life’s purpose and journey. The pursuit of creative freedom, spiritual & intellectual growth, and the unexpected results and truths that are discovered as a result of this process.”
Join us at Art on Main for the powerful debut of CAUTION, a daring solo exhibition by Dallas-based artist Tony Strickland—a name you’ll want to remember.
Strickland returns to his iconic 1992 painting Caution with new urgency, pushing boundaries at the collision point of human creativity and artificial intelligence. The result? A raw, layered, and visually explosive series that confronts one of the biggest questions of our time:
As AI accelerates, how do we ensure caution isn’t left behind?
Join us for the Closing Reception, Saturday, July 26 from 2-4pm (Artist talk - 3pm)
Refreshments will be served.
What to expect:
A stunning collection of large- and small-scale mixed media paintings, inspired by AI prompts and brought to life through tar, enamel and talent.
A visually rich display where digital origins meet their final analog forms—see how an idea evolves through man and machine.
A fearless dialogue on technology, identity, and the moral tension in an AI-powered future.
“This body of work represents the moral quagmire of AI—its power, its peril, and the urgent need for caution as we navigate a world where humans may no longer reign supreme.” —Tony Strickland
Tony Strickland Solo Exhibition
Exhibition dates: July 8-26
Opening Reception: July 12 | 6-9pm
Artist Talk: 7:30 pm
Closing Reception: July 26 | 2-4pm
Artist Talk: 3pm
Summer Art on Main Open Studios
Summer Art on Main Open Studios
🗓 Saturday, June 28 | ⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM
📍 Art on Main, Dallas
Kick off your summer with art, community—and a little something sweet!
We’re serving up FREE popsicles to keep things cool while you explore the creative magic happening inside our studios and galleries. ✨
🌞 Here’s what’s in store:
🎨 Meet & mingle with our resident artists
🖼 Explore fresh local art in every corner
🌿 Studio E Special Events:
• 12–2 PM | Henna artist
• 2–4 PM | Make-your-own flower crowns (or grab a gorgeous premade one!)
🎟 RSVP here to save your spot
🎨 Make your creative mark on our Community Canvas
🛍 Score 15% off all art and handmade finds
Whether you're art browsing, DIY-ing a crown, or just in it for the popsicles, it’s the perfect Saturday escape.
💥 Free & open to all. Come solo or bring your crew!
Shelter A Sense of Place Workshop
Shelter - A Sense of Place Workshop
SOLD OUT!
Taught by artists Junanne Peck and Ariel Esquivel.
Location: 4428 Main Street, Suite 200. Dallas, Texas 75226
(469) 507-0590
Date: Saturday June 14, 2025
Time: 2-5pm
Limited to 12 (Bring a friend!)
Fee: free
All supplies included.
But if you have something special of your own to add to your shelter please do so.
Shelters are often structures, yet sometimes just a state of where one is. A building, box, bench, grate, tent, car—all places where human shelter.
In its most basic form, the notion of shelter evokes four walls, a roof, and a floor. Sizes vary, as do the materials, location, and durability of the structure. Sometimes the shelter is made from scratch. Sometimes it is found. It may serve as a temporary refuge, or as a permanent residence
Come join us in creating your Shelter and tell us your story.
Shelter: A Sense of Place Group Exhibition
Shelter: A Sense of Place Exhibition
Curated by Junanne Peck and Ariel Esquivel
Exhibition dates: June 12 - July 5, 2025
Artist Reception: June 21 (6-9pm)
7-8pm, Spoken Word / Open Mic opportunity centered around the theme of the exhibit.
Exhibition Dates: June 12 - July 5, 2025
Artist Reception: June 21 (6-9pm) - Meet the Artists.
During the reception - from 7-8pm we will have a Spoken Word / Open Mic opportunity centered around the theme of the exhibit.
In its most basic form, the notion of shelter evokes four walls, a roof, and a floor. Sizes vary, as do the materials, location, and durability of the structure. Sometimes the shelter is made from scratch. Sometimes it is found. It may serve as a temporary refuge, or as a permanent residence. A building, house, box, bench, grate, tent, car— examples of places where humans’ shelter.
Shelters are often structures, yet sometimes they are a state of where one is.
The works in this exhibition consider traditional models of shelter but also provide a lens in which the architecture of shelter can be extended beyond conventional perceptions of home, relief, and sanctuary
The works on view explore questions of who seeks shelter, and for what reasons – political, socioeconomic, or environmental.
Shelters are often structures, yet sometimes just a state of where one is.
Join us in this space, created by the participating artists, for reflection on the meaning of home and the structures—both literal and metaphorical—that provide shelter in our lives.
Exhibition Artists:
Aaliyah Frias, Angeles García Aguilar, Anindita Dasgupta, April Galvan, Ariel Esquivel, Beth Stockdell, Bethany Dilley, Betsy Johnson, Brynn Helber, Chase Fleischman, Daniele Jones, Heather Schiappa, Hermila Cuevas, Ivette Ramos- Levy, Jacqueline Claudet Mitterer, Jamie Speck, Jeane Elliott Clayton, Juliana Rincon, Junanne Peck, Karen Vanderpool-Haerle, Karen Weiss, Karla Sparger, Kathryn Jahnke, Kirk Sisco, Leo Frias, Liphus (Mick) Swindall, Lisa Chittenden, Liz King, Lori Whitaker, Lydia Yost, Lynne Buchanan, Mandi Murphy, Mikey Hernandez, Morgan Pierson, Nailah Otunba, Nuran Tever, Pavlina Panova, Rita Barnard, Sadie Harrison-Fincher, Suzi Swaim, Teens at Risk Art Group with Dallas County Juvenile Detention, Teri Liptak, Terri Thoman, Tonya Russell, Tricia Seymour-Barrier, Surtzy, Vanessa Paulin, Vicki Charlotta, Viktoriia Balykina, William Messimer and YiFang Tsai.
Soft Pastel Workshop
Soft Pastel Art Workshop
Beginning pastel with artist, Karen Vanderpool-Haerle
Sunday, June 8 from 1-4pm.
All levels welcome! Learn the art of pastel in this 3-hour beginning soft pastel workshop. We will discuss techniques and skills for beginning pastels or improving your journey with the soft pastel medium. This workshop will review materials and techniques to succeed with soft pastels.
We will work on tables but workshop attendees are welcome to bring French easels or tabletop easels if they would like.
Cost: $75
Supply list provided to registered attendees.
Workshop location: Art on Main, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Light snacks and water will be provided. Feel free to bring your own sack lunch or snacks.
Location: Art on Main, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: 469 507 0590
www.artonmaindallas.com
Resist Exhibition
Stand Up, Speak Out Postcard Exhibition
Work is on view through June 28th.
Visual artists respond to current events in this postcard exhibition that represents regional and international voices.
Special guest artist, Kasey Jones Parker's ink drawings and poetry are featured with a live poetry reading.
Women in Art - Letting in the Light Exhibition
Susan Williams, Silent Yet Singing, oil on canvas, 40x30in.
Women in Art - Letting in the Light Exhibition
Curated by Katherine Baronet, presented by Art on Main and powered by the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture
This exhibition provides a platform for women artists to share their visual voices. Through their work—spanning painting, photography, sculpture, and ceramics—artists explore themes of self-nurturing, illumination, and inner light, whether drawn from life experiences, dreams, or imaginative realms.
The artists in this exhibition reflect on stories of radiance—whether personal journeys, healing energy, or dreamlike brilliance. This show is about letting light in, both literally and metaphorically.
—Katherine Baronet, Curator
Exhibition Details
• On View: May 13–31, 2025
• Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM (or by appointment)
• Closing Reception: Saturday, May 31, 5:30–8:30 PM
Refreshments and libations will be served.
Join us in celebrating the creativity and resilience of women in art!
Participating artists:
Alejandra Ochoa, Alex Winnubst, Alicia Chapman, Alison Ledbetter, Amanda Lenox (Frucci Valentine) , Amy Davies, Anastasia Prymachenko, Andrea Bain, Andrea Lamarsaude, Angela Pitts, Angeline Collier, Ann Dixon, Auburn Adams, Beth Stockdell, Bree Dauphinee, Brenda Anderson, Brenda Robson, Celeste Grace, Cindy Ingram, Dawn Howell, Deb Kreimborg, Dot Brandt, Emily Lamberty, Giselle Castro-Brightenburg, Grace Valery Guignon, Hemlata Tahilramani, Julie Tijerina, Julie Valdez, Karen Shields, Kat Warwick, Katherine Baronet, Laura Chapuis, Lori Morrell Whitaker, Luna Wallace, Margaret Rehwinkel, Mary Grace Eubank, Mary T Barton, Meredith Sevin, Morgan Pierson, Nadine Romain, NiEtta Reynolds, Paula Mitchell, Payal Moitra, Rachel Larlee, Raquel Cordon, Robyn Jorde, Sarah Mankin, Sarah Bales Losey, Sharon Zigrossi, Susan Kandell, Susan Williams, Valerie Boyd, Valery Carrera, Viktoriia Malysheva, and YiFang Tsai.
Touch the Sky - Artful Kites & Airborne Curiosities Group ExhibitionLet us know you can join us for the Opening Reception
Join us for the Closing Reception | Artist Talk of Touch the Sky - An Exhibition of Kites & Airborne Curiosities on Saturday, May 3, from 1 - 3 PM at Art on Main.
Artists Renae Lesley and Jack Hein will share insights into their creative processes and the inspiration behind their works in the exhibition.
Curated by artist, Laurie Mahoney and hosted by gallerist Andrea Lamarsaude, this exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists exploring the theme of flight through original, handmade kites, windblown curiosities, and imaginative works inspired by movement and the sky.
Experience a captivating collection of 2D and 3D works, from sculptural kites and mobiles to paintings, mixed media, and photography that evoke the wonder of air and motion.
Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibition Dates: April 14 – May 3, 2025
Gallery Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM & by appointment
Closing Reception: Saturday, May 3, 1 – 3 PM
Exhibition Artists:
Adam George, Alex Dupre, Ann McCann, Candice Lindsay, Cyndi McDonnell, Duke Horn, Elianna Paek, Enrique Fernández Cervantes, Erica Pepper, Erin Young, Gloria Lobaugh, Jack Hein, Jacque Forsher, Jacqueline Jackson, Jasmine Cortes, Jeane Elliott Clayton, Julia Stanger, Karen Jacobi, Katherine Baronet, Laurie Mahoney, Linda Dillard, Natalie Lammers, Natalie Markham, Renae Lesley, Rita Barnard, Sheila Cunningham, Trai Valentine, Vanesa Surtzy, VET and Vicki Charlotta.
Spring Art on Main Artist Open Studios and Market
Join us for our Spring Artist Open Studios! Saturday: March 29 | 11am - 5pm
✨ Meet our talented artists, explore their studios, and immerse yourself in their stunning creations.
✨ Wander through our magical gallery space, filled with inspiring works by local Dallas artists.
ACTIVITIES
✨Step Into Spring: Join us for a Walking Meditation in the Gallery 🌸🎨✨
As nature awakens, so can we—moving mindfully through the vibrant energy of art and renewal. Surrounded by inspiring artwork, we’ll slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the creative pulse of the season. Come reset, reflect, and embrace the beauty of spring—inside and out. 🌿🚶♀️🌸
Facilitated by yoga instructor Emily Lamberty on the hour between 12-4pm
✨ After the meditation or on your own you’ll have the opportunity to let your creativity flow with a contribution to the Art on Main Springtine Palette Community Canvas. Choose a color, pick up a brush, and add your own design to the canvas. Together, we’ll create a beautiful spring masterpiece!
✍️✨ Create & Resist with the SLANT artist collective (Studio O).
Make your voice heard through art!
The SLANT Women’s Artist Collective invites you to create your own postcard-sized protest art for their upcoming May exhibit, “RESIST – Stand Up, Speak Out”. Whatever message you have to share—big or small—put it on a postcard and spark a conversation.
🎨 All materials provided
Don’t miss this chance to make art, take a stand, and inspire dialogue!
Moment in Time: Blue Dragon Fine Art Group Exhibition
Moment in Time: Blue Dragon Fine Art Group Exhibition.
Exhibition dates: March 22 - April 8
Opening reception March 22 | 6-9pm
Refreshments will be served.
Music by Arthur Taylor
Kaneesha Worthington, Canela Paint Solo Exhibition
Exhibition dates: On view until March 8, 2025
Closing Reception and Artist Talk: Saturday, March 8 | 2–4 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Kaneesha Worthington, also known as Canela Paint, in an intimate and insightful Conversation with the Artist. She will share the inspirations, challenges, and personal stories behind her immersive digital art collection, offering a deeper understanding of her creative process and the themes that shape her work.
This exhibition explores transformation, growth, self-discovery, spirituality, and purpose, reflecting the shared experiences of women navigating motherhood, separation, divorce, evolving family dynamics, career challenges, and mental health struggles. During the conversation, Kaneesha will discuss how these themes have influenced her artistic journey and how art has been a tool for healing, empowerment, and personal evolution.
Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and connect with the artist on a meaningful level. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a fellow creative, or someone on your own path of transformation, this discussion promises to be an inspiring and enriching experience.
We look forward to seeing you!
Kaneesha Worthington, Canela Paint
Artist Statement:
I’m Kaneesha and I go by the artist name Canela Paint. My artist name embraces my Hispanic heritage and was a nickname given to me years ago by a coworker because of my skin. I am an emerging artist with a focus on pop culture digital lifestyle art
As a digital artist I create vibrant, bold, and colorful works of art that provide a mirror for those who have been historically marginalized and silenced, by reflecting their authentic experiences, joys, and struggles without shame or judgment. Through my art, I hope to create a sense of belonging, by showcasing the beauty of uniqueness and complexity.
Although my work primarily amplifies the voices and experiences of Black Women and Men, I strive to foster a global community that values intersectionality, inclusivity, and empowerment. My art is an invitation to every one of diverse backgrounds, who share similar stories of resilience, strength, and triumph to celebrate their narratives without apology.
Solo Exhibition
Metamorphosis: The Beauty of Transformation and Time
This body of work narrates the journey of personal transformation and spirituality, while understanding how those themes are connected to one’s willingness to grow and time given to understand their purpose.
Through deeply personal and insightful visual narratives, the collection reflects the shared experiences of balancing motherhood, changing family dynamics, navigating careers, and battling mental health issues.
--Kaneesha Worthington, “Canela Paint”
A Love Letter To...
A Love Letter To… - Juan Cruz Solo Exhibition
Exhibition: January 27 - February 15, 2025 (extended)
A conversation with the artist: Saturday, February 8th - 6:30-8pm.
Art on Main is proud to present A Love Letter To…, a solo exhibition by artist, Juan Cruz.
This deeply personal body of work reflects the artist’s journey of love, identity, and cultural connection. Inspired by the Arabic language, Japanese anime, and the concept of “chance,” Cruz creates dynamic compositions that weave together themes of personal commitment, heritage, and transformation. Using four powerful words—Juan, Malak, Free, and Palestine—the artist explores the intersection of design and meaning, transforming what started as handmade stencils from his engagement to Malak into vibrant, evocative paintings.
Through his innovative use of line, color, and movement, Cruz’s work captures both the intimate and the universal. A Love Letter To… is a visual homage to his wife, his faith, and the resilience of the Palestinian people.
Visitors are invited to experience this journey at the closing reception on February 8th, where Cruz will engage in an artist talk and conversation about the stories behind his work. This exhibition is a testament to love in all its forms—a promise, a unity, and a celebration of connection.
ARTIST STATEMENT
This body of work represents a unity and a journey between two individuals in a space. What started as handmade stencils for our engagement became a series of paintings. These paintings are created using four different words: Juan, Malak, Free, and Palestine. In a way, these words are a time-stamp of my journey with Islam and my wife. Inspired by the Arabic language and Japanese anime, my work mimics both through the use of line, color, and movement.
I am interested in “chance”. What happens if I take something recognizable and flip, turn, rotate, or overlap? Will the meaning change, or just the design? To me, these took on a whole different meaning. They became love letters or notes dedicated to my wife and the people of Palestine. A Love Letter To… is a collection of work that depicts my journey and my love.
A Love Letter to..
These are my letters to you.
To us.
To me.
They are a visual description of my commitment to us.
A promise to our people.
-Juan Cruz
A Love Letter To...
A Love Letter To… - Juan Cruz Solo Exhibition
Exhibition: January 27 - February 15, 2025 (extended)
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 1st - 6-9pm
Hosted by the Booker T. Washington High School Visual Arts Guild
Music curated by DJ MISO.
Closing Reception and a conversation with the artist: Saturday, February 8th - 6:30-8pm.
Art on Main is proud to present A Love Letter To…, a solo exhibition by artist, Juan Cruz.
This deeply personal body of work reflects the artist’s journey of love, identity, and cultural connection. Inspired by the Arabic language, Japanese anime, and the concept of “chance,” Cruz creates dynamic compositions that weave together themes of personal commitment, heritage, and transformation. Using four powerful words—Juan, Malak, Free, and Palestine—the artist explores the intersection of design and meaning, transforming what started as handmade stencils from his engagement to Malak into vibrant, evocative paintings.
Through his innovative use of line, color, and movement, Cruz’s work captures both the intimate and the universal. A Love Letter To… is a visual homage to his wife, his faith, and the resilience of the Palestinian people.
Visitors are invited to experience this journey firsthand at the opening reception on February 1st, hosted by the Booker T Washington Visual Arts Guild , featuring music curated by DJ MISO, and at the closing reception on February 8th, where Cruz will engage in an artist talk and conversation about the stories behind his work. This exhibition is a testament to love in all its forms—a promise, a unity, and a celebration of connection.
ARTIST STATEMENT
This body of work represents a unity and a journey between two individuals in a space. What started as handmade stencils for our engagement became a series of paintings. These paintings are created using four different words: Juan, Malak, Free, and Palestine. In a way, these words are a time-stamp of my journey with Islam and my wife. Inspired by the Arabic language and Japanese anime, my work mimics both through the use of line, color, and movement.
I am interested in “chance.” What happens if I take something recognizable and flip, turn, rotate, or overlap? Will the meaning change, or just the design? To me, these took on a whole different meaning. They became love letters or notes dedicated to my wife and the people of Palestine. A Love Letter To… is a collection of work that depicts my journey and my love.
A Love Letter to..
These are my letters to you.
To us.
To me.
They are a visual description of my commitment to us.
A promise to our people.
-Juan Cruz
Painted by Water: A Celebration of Watercolor Artistry - Group Exhibition
Painted by Water: A Celebration of Watercolor Artistry
Invitational Group Exhibition
Join us for the Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 11 from 5:30-8:30pm.
Light refreshments will be served.
Let us know you can join us via the link above.
Exhibition dates: January 3 to January 25, 2025
Discover the fluid beauty and vibrant depth of watercolor in this stunning group exhibition featuring the works of visual artists; Emily Ball, Jim Bilgere, Giselle Castro-Brightenburg, Karen Jacobi, Kathy Krismer, Andrea Lamarsaude and Natalie Lammers.
The Painted by Water exhibition celebrates the versatility and magic of this timeless medium, showcasing a variety of styles, subjects, and techniques that highlight the boundless potential of watercolor artistry.
From delicate washes that capture the ephemeral to bold, saturated hues that bring subjects to life, each painting tells a story shaped by the unique interplay of water, pigment, and the artist’s vision.
Join us as we honor the mastery of these seven exceptional artists who have brought their passion to life through watercolor.
Giselle Castro Brightenburg Solo Exhibition
Giselle Castro Brightenburg Solo Exhibition - De Profundis (From the Depths)
Exhibition Dates: December 2-21, 2024
SHOW EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 27th!
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday - 10am to 5pm and by appointment.
Dive Into the Depths of Art and Emotion
Join us for De Profundis (From the Depths), an extraordinary exhibition by Giselle Castro-Brightenburg. This stunning collection of paintings brings the beauty of sea life and the mysteries of the subconscious together, exploring themes of love, loss, gratitude, and resilience through the lens of Jungian psychology.
As part of the exhibition explore Giselle’s immersive "Artist Studio Under the Sea", where sea creature paintings transform the studio into a mesmerizing underwater world!
This exhibition serves as a visual diary of the past year, focusing on sea creatures and exploring my emotional world. Drawing on Jungian psychology, the ocean represents the subconscious, and through these paintings I express emotions like love, fear, loss, gratitude, and grief. Inspired by music, poetry, nature, and personal challenges, this collection also reflects the angels and demons I've faced and honors the friends who supported me and those I had to let go of.
I would be honored to have you share in this journey.
-Giselle Castro-Brightenburg
Art After Dark: Holiday Market at Art on Main
Art After Dark: Holiday Market at Art on Main
Friday, December 20th - 5:30pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for an enchanting evening of art, creativity, and holiday cheer in the heart of East Dallas! 🎄❄️
Meet the artists at Art on Main and discover their latest works in a cozy, festive setting.
Shop one-of-a-kind original art and artisan gifts perfect for your loved ones (or yourself!).
Enjoy exclusive studio tours, where you can see where all the creativity happens.
Sip a very special holiday cocktail made by neighbors Killer Joe Cafe, mingle, and celebrate with our vibrant community of artists and art lovers.
Enjoy festive music perfect for the occasion curated by DJ Miso!
🌟 Whether you're looking for unique holiday gifts or simply want to enjoy a creative evening, Art on Main has something for everyone!
Let’s make this holiday season truly artful. 🖌️🎁
Art on Main Holiday Market
Art on Main Holiday Market
Saturday, December 7th - 12:30-5:30pm
Kick off the holiday season with art, creativity, and festive cheer! 🖼️✨✨
Explore our vibrant artist studios, meet the talented creatives behind the works, and shop for one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts that will make your holidays extra special. 🎁
From beautiful paintings to jewelry, artisan goods and more, you'll find something for everyone on your list! 🎨
Highlights of the Day ✨
Meet the Artists: Discover the stories behind their creations!
Explore Studio Spaces: See where the magic happens and be inspired.
Holiday Shopping Made Easy: No more generic gifts!
Killer Joe Coffee will be joining us!: Enjoy delicious breakfast & lunch bites ☕🍩🥪—perfect for refueling during your shopping spree!
Holiday Treats & Good Vibes: Sip, shop, and enjoy the festive art-filled atmosphere. 🌟
Bring your family and friends to experience a fun-filled day of art, community, and holiday spirit! 🌲✨
Don’t miss out on the holiday cheer—mark your calendars and join the fun! 🎉
DGFA Art Walk | Art on Main Winter Open Studios
DGFA Winter Art Day | Art on Main Open Studios – November 23rd - noon to 6pm
Join Us Saturday, November 23rd from noon to 6pm for our open studios during the DGFA Winter Art Day!
Meet our artists, visit their studios, enjoy their beautiful art and take in our magical gallery space filled with art by local Dallas artists.
Lourdes Lavalle Solo Exhbition
Lourdes Lavalle Solo Exhibition
Beyond the Geometry of the Universe
Exhibition dates: November 12-30, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 14th from 5:30 - 8:30pm
"Beyond the Geometry of the Universe" is an immersive exhibition that invites the viewer to explore the intricate interplay between geometry and the cosmos through the lens of abstract oil painting. In this collection, the power of shapes, colors, and textures transcend the physical dimensions of our world, inviting the observer to contemplate the infinite possibilities that lie beyond our immediate perception.
Each piece in this exhibition serves as a visual meditation on the fundamental structures that govern the universe. From the swirling galaxies to the precise patterns of atomic interactions, these works translate the complexities of cosmic phenomena into a language of form and color. Through bold lines and harmonious compositions, I, the artist invite you to see beyond the mere geometry of our surroundings and to connect with the deeper, often unseen, forces that shape our existence.
As you wander through this exhibition, allow yourself to be drawn into the vibrant dialogue between abstraction and reality. Let your imagination roam free, exploring the realms of possibility that exist beyond the canvas. Join me in celebrating the beauty of geometric abstraction and its profound relationship with the universe we inhabit. Welcome to a journey where art and science converge, revealing the extraordinary within the ordinary.
-Lourdes Lavalle