Kathy Krismer Solo Exhibition
Kathy and her French bulldog, Gronk.
Kathy Krismer: Debut Solo Exhibition
June 9 – July 4, 2026
Art on Main is proud to present the debut solo exhibition of Dallas artist Kathy Krismer.
Featuring bold color, striking geometric forms, and expressive brushwork, this inaugural collection introduces a vibrant body of abstract work that explores intuition, balance, movement, and emotional connection. Through dynamic compositions and fearless use of color, Krismer creates paintings that invite viewers to engage their imagination and discover their own meaning within the work.
Created through an instinctive and exploratory process, the collection reflects both personal expression and creative discovery. Circles, lines, blocks of color, and gestural marks become visual conversations—revealing moments of contrast, harmony, tension, and joy. The result is a series of paintings that feel at once contemporary, playful, and deeply personal.
What makes this exhibition especially compelling is that it marks the public debut of an artist stepping into a new creative chapter. Drawing on a lifetime of experiences—from international travel and collegiate athletics to a successful career in Dallas—Krismer brings a unique perspective to her work, one rooted in curiosity, resilience, and human connection.
Whether you're drawn to abstraction, bold contemporary design, or simply the excitement of discovering a new artist, this exhibition offers an opportunity to experience the emergence of a distinctive artistic voice.
Opening Reception
Saturday, June 13, 2026
5:30–8:30 PM
Join us for an evening celebrating Kathy Krismer and the opening of her debut solo exhibition. Meet the artist, explore the full collection, and enjoy light refreshments in Art on Main's welcoming gallery environment.
About the Artist
Kathy Krismer is a Dallas-based artist and native Texan whose work celebrates the expressive potential of color, shape, and abstraction. Born in Houston and raised in part through extensive travels in the Middle East, Krismer developed an appreciation for culture, movement, and visual storytelling from an early age.
A former All-American athlete in both basketball and diving at Texas Tech University, Krismer later pursued polo and built a successful career as one of the most sought-after massage therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Today, she channels her energy, curiosity, and life experiences into a growing artistic practice defined by bold color, contemporary forms, and intuitive expression.
When she isn't painting, Kathy enjoys spending time with her beloved French Bulldog, Gronk, who keeps her company both in and out of the studio.
Plan Your Visit
Art on Main
4428 Main Street, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75226
Gallery Hours
Tuesday | 10am to 2pm, Thursday–Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM
or by appointment.
ART ON MAIN: SALON STYLE Small Works by Art on Main Artists
Salon Style - Small Works Exhibition
by Art on Main Artists
Artist Reception: July 23, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
Exhibition dates: July 10 - September 19, 2026
Location: Lakewood Branch Library | 6121 Worth Street, Dallas, TX 75214
Exhibition can be viewed during library hours:
Mon., Tues. and Fri. | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Wed. and Thurs. | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sat. | 9am - 4pm.
This exhibition celebrates the tradition of salon-style hanging, a method of displaying artwork that originated in the great art salons of 17th- and 18th-century Europe. Rather than presenting works in a single row at eye level, salon exhibitions filled walls from floor to ceiling with paintings of varying sizes, creating a rich visual experience that encouraged discovery and conversation.
In that spirit, Art on Main presents a collection of small works by artists from its East Dallas creative community. Featuring painting, mixed media, photography, fiber art, and more, the exhibition brings together diverse artistic voices in a single shared space.
Participating artists:
Andrea Lamarsaude, Brooke Aston, Candice Lindsay, Émilie Lamarsaude, Emily Lamberty, Jacque Forsher, Karen Jacobi, Laurie Mahoney, Monica Cowsert, Natalie Lammers, Pam-ela Harrelson, Sheila Cunningham, VET and Yesenia Mejia Urieta.
Every piece tells its own story. Together, they create a portrait of the creative energy thriving in East Dallas today. Visitors are invited to slow down, explore, and discover connections between works, artists, and ideas—just as audiences did centuries ago in the great salons.
All works available for purchase.
Dakari Butler Solo Exhibition
Dakari Butler Solo Exhibition: The Mundane, Uneventful, & Ordinary Life of Miss Jones
Exhibition Dates: July 16 – August 1, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 18 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Closing Reception: Saturday, August 1 | 2:00–5:00 PM
Art on Main is proud to present The Mundane, Uneventful, & Ordinary Life of Miss Jones, a solo exhibition by Dallas-based artist Dakari Butler.
The exhibition follows the daily routines of Miss Jones, a sentient bowling pin whose life is filled with the familiar rituals many of us experience every day. Through a series of mixed-media fiber works and interactive installations, visitors encounter Miss Jones as she prepares for work, drives home, eats dinner, reflects in her diary, and settles in for the evening.
At the heart of Butler's practice is a challenge to traditional gallery etiquette. Rather than asking visitors to stand back and observe, she invites them to participate.
Throughout the exhibition, guests are encouraged to interact with objects from Miss Jones' world—including her makeup bag, jewelry box, pill organizer, diary, and kitchen accessories—creating a tactile experience that engages touch, sound, memory, and curiosity.
Using fabric manipulation, embroidery floss, polyurethane foam, found objects, and sensory elements, Butler creates work that explores connection through touch and transforms viewers into active participants.
Humorous, immersive, and unexpectedly relatable, The Mundane, Uneventful, & Ordinary Life of Miss Jones celebrates the beauty found in everyday routines while encouraging visitors to experience art in a completely different way.
Emily Lamberty Solo Exhibition - Umbrella Corpse
Emily Lamberty Solo Exhibition - Umbrella Corpse
Exhibition dates: September 10-26
Opening Reception: September 12
Closing Reception: September 26
Art on Main Studio Artists Group Exhibition
Art on Main Studio Artists Group Exhibition
Exhibition dates: October 8-29
Opening Reception: October 10
Closing Reception: October 30
Pam-ela Harrelson Solo Exhibition
Pam-ela Harrelson Solo Exhibition - Femme Fatale Fashionistas and their Fellas
Exhibition dates: November 5-25
Opening Reception: November 14
Closing Reception: TBD
Hannah Ricke Solo Exhibition
Hannah Ricke Solo Exhibition
Exhibition dates: December 1-19
Opening Reception: December 5
Live Performance at Holiday Market December 12th
Closing Reception: December 19
Art After Dark Holiday Market
Art on Main Art After Dark Holiday Market
December 18 | 5-8pm
Yesenia Mejia Urieta Solo Exhibition
Yesenia Mejia Urieta Solo Exhibition
Exhibition dates: January 14 to February 6, 2027
Opening Reception: January 16 - 6-9pm
Closing Reception: February 6 - 1-4pm
Summer Open Studios
Summer Open Studios at Art on Main
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Art on Main
4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Join us for a day of art, creativity, and community at Art on Main's annual Summer Open Studios.
Spend the day exploring one of East Dallas' most vibrant creative communities as artists open their studio doors and invite visitors behind the scenes. Meet the artists, tour working studios, discover original artwork, and learn more about the creative processes that bring each piece to life.
Throughout the day, guests can browse and purchase artwork, connect directly with artists, and experience a variety of special exhibitions, demonstrations, and interactive activities.
Featured Exhibition
Kathy Krismer: Solo Exhibition
Experience the vibrant abstract paintings of Kathy Krismer, whose work explores movement, emotion, and connection through expressive mark-making, layered color, and intuitive compositions.
Visitors can also explore Beyond the Canvas, Krismer's collection of one-of-a-kind wearable artworks created from thrifted and repurposed garments and accessories. Carrying the spirit of her paintings into everyday life, these unique works blur the line between art, fashion, and personal expression.
Closing Reception: noon–2:00 PM
Meet Kathy Krismer and celebrate the final day of her exhibition.
Special Exhibition
MODIFIED: An Altered Art Exhibit
Presented by the Slant Artist Collective
Explore a thought-provoking collection of altered and mixed-media artworks that celebrate transformation, reinvention, and creative experimentation. Featured artists include Rita Barnard, Sheila Cunningham, Jacque Forsher, Karen Jacobi, Laurie Mahoney, Susan Swaim, and VET.
Reception: 3:00–5:00 PM in Studio O
Special Activities
Live Pottery Demonstrations & Kiln Christening
Visit Studio C to watch artist Katrina Rasmussen create pottery on the wheel and celebrate the first firings of her new kiln.
Pottery Demonstrations: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Kiln Christening at noon
Live Portrait Demonstrations
In the afternoon, artist Pam-ela Harrelson (Studio J) will be demonstrating her pastel and charcoal portrait techniques throughout the day. Portrait sittings will also be available for purchase.
Summer Community Canvas
Help create a collaborative work of art by adding your own creative touch to our summer-themed community canvas.
Participating Artists
Andrea Lamarsaude • Brooke Aston • Candice Lindsay • Dakari Butler • Emily Lamberty / Ritual Relish • Erica Sutherland • Giselle Castro-Brightenburg • Hannah Adams Harrison • Jacque Forsher • Karen Jacobi • Katrina Rasmussen • Laurie Mahoney • Monica Cowsert • Natalie Lammers • Pam-ela Harrelson • Rita Barnard • Sheila Cunningham • Suzi Swaim • Tommy Dean • Vickie Ross • VET • Yesenia Mejia Urieta (Artist Residency Program)
What You'll Experience
✨ Meet local artists
✨ Tour working artist studios
✨ View and purchase original artwork
✨ Explore Kathy Krismer's Solo Exhibition and Beyond the Canvas wearable art collection
✨ Attend Kathy Krismer's Closing Reception (noon–2 PM)
✨ Explore MODIFIED: An Altered Art Exhibit and attend the reception (3–5 PM)
✨ Watch live pottery wheel demonstrations (1 and 3 PM) and celebrate a kiln christening (noon)
✨ Enjoy live portrait demonstrations with Pam-ela Harrelson in the afternoon
✨ Contribute to a summer-themed community canvas throughout the day
✨ Discover the creativity that makes East Dallas such a vibrant arts destination
Admission is free and open to the public.
Whether you're an avid collector, a fellow artist, or simply looking for an inspiring way to spend a summer afternoon, Summer Open Studios offers a unique opportunity to experience the people, artwork, and creative energy that make Art on Main a cornerstone of the East Dallas arts community.
Kathy Krismer Solo Exhibition - Opening Reception
Kathy Krismer: Debut Solo Exhibition
June 9 – July 4, 2026
Art on Main is proud to present the debut solo exhibition of Dallas artist Kathy Krismer.
Featuring bold color, striking geometric forms, and expressive brushwork, this inaugural collection introduces a vibrant body of abstract work that explores intuition, balance, movement, and emotional connection. Through dynamic compositions and fearless use of color, Krismer creates paintings that invite viewers to engage their imagination and discover their own meaning within the work.
Created through an instinctive and exploratory process, the collection reflects both personal expression and creative discovery. Circles, lines, blocks of color, and gestural marks become visual conversations—revealing moments of contrast, harmony, tension, and joy. The result is a series of paintings that feel at once contemporary, playful, and deeply personal.
What makes this exhibition especially compelling is that it marks the public debut of an artist stepping into a new creative chapter. Drawing on a lifetime of experiences—from international travel and collegiate athletics to a successful career in Dallas—Krismer brings a unique perspective to her work, one rooted in curiosity, resilience, and human connection.
Whether you're drawn to abstraction, bold contemporary design, or simply the excitement of discovering a new artist, this exhibition offers an opportunity to experience the emergence of a distinctive artistic voice.
Opening Reception
Saturday, June 13, 2026
5:30–8:30 PM
Join us for an evening celebrating Kathy Krismer and the opening of her debut solo exhibition. Meet the artist, explore the full collection, and enjoy light refreshments in Art on Main's welcoming gallery environment.
About the Artist
Kathy Krismer is a Dallas-based artist and native Texan whose work celebrates the expressive potential of color, shape, and abstraction. Born in Houston and raised in part through extensive travels in the Middle East, Krismer developed an appreciation for culture, movement, and visual storytelling from an early age.
A former All-American athlete in both basketball and diving at Texas Tech University, Krismer later pursued polo and built a successful career as one of the most sought-after massage therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Today, she channels her energy, curiosity, and life experiences into a growing artistic practice defined by bold color, contemporary forms, and intuitive expression.
When she isn't painting, Kathy enjoys spending time with her beloved French Bulldog, Gronk, who keeps her company both in and out of the studio.
Plan Your Visit
Art on Main
4428 Main Street, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75226
Gallery Hours
Tuesday | 10am - 2pm, Thursday–Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM or by appointment.
Money Matters for Creatives
Money Matters for Creatives
A Free Lunch-and-Learn Workshop with America’s Credit Union
Thursday, June 11 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Presented by the East Dallas Arts District
Hosted by Art on Main
Location: 4428 Main St, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Lunch will be provided, and attendees will also have the chance to participate in a raffle.
This event is free to attend, but please register at this link.
Artists and creatives are often taught how to make the work — but not always how to manage the financial side of a creative life.
Join us for Money Matters for Creatives, a free lunch-and-learn workshop presented in partnership with America’s Credit Union, designed specifically for artists, makers, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs.
This practical and approachable session will cover:
Budgeting for artists and creatives
Managing cash flow as a creative business
Financial tools and resources
Open discussion and Q&A
Whether you're selling artwork, freelancing, performing, teaching, or building a creative business, this workshop is designed to help you feel more confident and informed about your finances.
Bring a friend and join us for an informative and supportive conversation built for the creative community.
Women in Art – Revealing Our Magnificence - Opening Reception
Women in Art – Revealing Our Magnificence
Opening Reception + Exhibition
📅 Exhibition Dates: May 12–30, 2026
🎉 Opening Reception: Saturday, May 16 | 5:30–9:00 PM
🏆 Best in Show Award presented during the reception
About the Event
Join us at Art on Main for Women in Art – Revealing Our Magnificence, a powerful juried exhibition celebrating the splendor, strength, and creative force of women artists.
This exhibition invites you to experience works that embody magnificence—through bold color, commanding form, movement, and deeply personal expressions of authenticity. From quiet inner resilience to expansive, awe-inspiring beauty, each piece reveals a unique voice and vision.
✨ Opening Reception Highlights:
Live music by members of the East Dallas Uke-A-Ladies (5:30–6:30 PM)
Evening soundtrack curated by Dallas-based DJ MISO
Best in Show award presentation
Meet the artists + connect with the community
Light refreshments
Curatorial Vision
“I want artists to awaken to their innate, authentic selves and reveal magnificence through line, form, color, movement, and energy.”
— Katherine Baronet, Curator
About the Exhibition
This mentorship-focused exhibition uplifts women artists (18+) of all backgrounds—especially those with little to no prior gallery experience—offering both professional exposure and community support.
Featuring work across a range of mediums including:
Painting, Drawing, Photography, Fiber Art, Sculpture, Printmaking, and Ceramics
Participating Artists
Abby Richardson, Allison Bell, Amy Powlen, Anastasiya Shyvilka, Angelina Rivera, Anna Austin, Audrey Probst, Betzabeth W. Pagan Sotomayor, Carissa Perez, Cate Irwin Johnson, Celia Hardick, Cindy Ingram, Courtney McCartney, Emily Glynn, Gabriella Spear, Gauri Kinshuk, Hannah Harrison, Jaclyn Walker, Jennifer Hair, Julia Hughes, Julie Hagan, Kait Batts, Karen Shields-Smith, Kayleigh Kavanagh Ebenrick, Laragh Gallagher, Lauren Marin, Lauren Rushing, Lee Ann Thill, Lesa Shaw, Lori Whitaker, Martha Anderson, Monica James, Pam Dodd, Paulina Altamirano, Peggy Espinel, Peyton Mixon, Sandra Rendon, Sara Gradual, Sasha Phillips, Sue White, Tara Verkuil, Tonia Johnsen, Vasfie Abderafi, Victoria Peloubet, Whitney Carole, Xeomara Ortiz Montes
Gallery Hours
Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM
Or by appointment
Location
Art on Main
4428 Main Street, Suite 200
Dallas, TX
Why Attend
✨ Discover emerging and established women artists
✨ Experience an inspiring, community-centered exhibition
✨ Support visibility, mentorship, and growth in the arts
✨ Celebrate creativity, connection, and authentic expression
Women in Art – Revealing Our Magnificence Exhibition
BEST IN SHOW - Hannah Harrison, Untitled, oil on canvas, 24x36x2 in.
Women in Art – Revealing Our Magnificence
Closing Reception + Exhibition
📅 Exhibition Dates: May 12–30, 2026
🎉 Closing Reception: Saturday, May 30 | 5:30–8:30 PM
Featuring a performance by Julia Jernigan Gibson of the East Dallas Uke-A-Ladies (5:30–6:30 PM)
Meet the artists + connect with the community
Light refreshments will be served.
Join us at Art on Main for Women in Art – Revealing Our Magnificence, a powerful juried exhibition celebrating the splendor, strength, and creative force of women artists.
This exhibition invites you to experience works that embody magnificence—through bold color, commanding form, movement, and deeply personal expressions of authenticity. From quiet inner resilience to expansive, awe-inspiring beauty, each piece reveals a unique voice and vision.
Curatorial Vision
“I want artists to awaken to their innate, authentic selves and reveal magnificence through line, form, color, movement, and energy.”
— Katherine Baronet, Curator
About the Exhibition
This mentorship-focused exhibition uplifts women artists (18+) of all backgrounds—especially those with little to no prior gallery experience—offering both professional exposure and community support.
Featuring work across a range of mediums including:
Painting, Drawing, Photography, Fiber Art, Sculpture, Printmaking, and Ceramics
Participating Artists
Participating artists:
Abby Richardson, Allison Bell, Amy Powlen, Anastasiya Shyvilka, Angelina Rivera, Anna Austin, Audrey Probst, Betzabeth W Pagan Sotomayor, Carissa Perez, Cate Irwin Johnson, Celia Hardick, Cindy Ingram, Courtney McCartney, Emily Glynn,, Gauri Kinshuk, Hannah Harrison, Jaclyn Walker, Jennifer Carswell, Jennifer Hair, Julia Hughes, Julie Hagan, Kait Batts, Karen Shields-Smith, Kayleigh Kavanagh Ebenrick, Laragh Gallagher, Lauren Marin, Lauren Rushing, Lee Ann Thill, Lesa Shaw, Lori Whitaker, Martha Anderson, Monica James, Pam Dodd, Paulina Altamirano, Peggy Espinel, Peyton Mixon, Sara Gradual, Sue White, Tara Verkuil, Tonia Johnsen, Vasfie Abderafi, Victoria Peloubet, Whitney Carole and Xeomara Ortiz Montes.
Gallery Hours
Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM
Or by appointment
Location
Art on Main
4428 Main Street, Suite 200
Dallas, TX
Why Attend
✨ Discover emerging and established women artists
✨ Experience an inspiring, community-centered exhibition
✨ Support visibility, mentorship, and growth in the arts
✨ Celebrate creativity, connection, and authentic expression
Gemstone Garland Workshop
Sunday, May 10 | 1–3pm
$85 per person. Register
Celebrate connection and creativity with some sparkle this Mother’s Day at Sip, String, & Sparkle: Make a Gemstone Garland Workshop.
You’ll sip organic fair trade caffeine-free tea (or wine if you prefer) while creating your own beautiful gemstone garland—perfect for your home, altar, or sacred space. They also make a great gift for someone you love!
Once complete, your garland can be hung in a window to catch the light, draped across a mirror or shelf, wrapped around a favorite object or plant, or placed in a meaningful space as a daily reminder of intention, beauty, and calm.
Whether you’re celebrating with your mom, bringing a daughter or friend, or honoring yourself, this workshop is a chance to slow it down and inhale some meaningful, meditative time together.
We recognize Mother’s Day can feel complicated. If you’re missing your mom, don’t have children, or just want a gentle and supportive place to spend a fun, soul-nourishing day with amazing women, this is the place.
You’ll be guided step-by-step as you string natural gemstones into a one-of-a-kind garland that carries intention, beauty, and a smidge of everyday ritual.
No experience is needed—come as you are. Leave with something handmade, heartfelt, and uniquely yours. ⚡️🔥🦄
Take what resonates, leave the rest.
Chicano Exhibition Group Art Closing Reception
Tammy Gomez - Poet, Multimedia Performer, Playwright & Director
Chicano Group Art Exhibition Closing Reception
Saturday, May 2
Closing Reception: 1:30 - 4:30pm
Chicanx Spoken Word: 2-3pm - Hosted by Tammy Gomez -Poet, Multimedia Performer, Playwright & Director
Join us for an afternoon of spoken word honoring voice as art, resilience, and remembrance. Rooted in the legacy of the Chicano Movement, poets will share personal and collective reflections on identity, heritage, lived experience, and community activation. Through storytelling and testimony, this gathering amplifies the voices that continue to shape and sustain our evolving Chicanidad.
If you would like to sign up for the Spoken Word portion of the closing reception please email Ariel Esquivel at arielmicheleesquivel@gmail.com
Location: Art on Main Gallery, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Curated by: Junanne Peck & Ariel Esquivel
Presented by: Owner and Gallerist Andrea Lamarsaude at Art on Main
10% of all art sales will benefit Vecinos Unidos DFW, supporting their mission to inform, uplift, and mobilize immigrant and marginalized communities across North Texas.
Inspired by the original movement of the same name, Chicano explores the evolving identity, impact, and influence of the broader Chicanx community and Latinx culture in the United States.
The exhibition uplifts artists from the DFW area and neighboring regions, while remaining open to broader regional voices whose work aligns with the theme.
This exhibition will highlight 2D and 3D works (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and ceramics) that reflect cultural identity, heritage, resilience, community, and innovation—where tradition and contemporary experience intersect to form something new and vital.
Exhibition dates: April 9 to May 2, 2026
Guatemala Worry Doll Workshop
Guatemala Worry Dolls Workshop
Held in conjunction with the Chicano Art Exhibition
Saturday, April 25 | 2-3pm
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: April 23
Cost: Free
Age: 10 and up
Limited to 12 participants. Minimum of 3 participants to make.
To register please contact Junanne Peck at junannepeck@mac.com
Join us for a hands-on, heart-centered workshop inspired by the tradition of Guatemalan worry dolls.
In Guatemala, children create tiny dolls from simple scrap materials and share their worries with them before bedtime—one by one. It is believed the dolls hold those worries through the night, bringing comfort and peaceful sleep.
In this interactive workshop, participants will:
✨ Learn about the cultural tradition of worry dolls
✨ Reflect on what it means to release a worry
✨ Create 2–3 small worry dolls using bread ties, yarn, and colorful fabric scraps
✨ Practice a simple “tell your worry” ritual to take home
Each doll will be approximately 3–4 inches tall and uniquely yours. No art experience is needed—just a willingness to create and connect.
Come make something meaningful, share a little story, and leave with handmade companions ready to hold your worries.
Chicano Art Group Exhibition and Lowrider Cars Exhibition Opening Reception
Chicano Group Art Exhibition
Exhibition dates: April 9 to May 2, 2026
Art on Main Gallery, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Curated by: Junanne Peck & Ariel Esquivel
Artist Reception: Saturday, April 18 | 6–9pm
Luis Rodríguez Bucio, Consul General of Mexico in Dallas will make Welcome Remarks at 7pm.
10% of all art sales will benefit Vecinos Unidos DFW, supporting their mission to inform, uplift, and mobilize immigrant and marginalized communities across North Texas.
Inspired by the historic and evolving Chicano movement, the exhibition explores the identity, impact, and cultural contributions of the Chicanx community and Latinx culture in the United States. 58 artists from the Dallas–Fort Worth area and neighboring regions will be featured. Chicano brings together a diverse range of perspectives expressed through 79 (2D and 3D) works of art including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics.
Artist list:
Adrian Garcia Mendez, Alena Reyna, Alex Angel, Aliyah Cornell, Ally Golden, Anastasia Rodriguez, Anayeli Calixto, Ariel Esquivel, Armando Aguirre, Braulio Lazon-Conde, Brenda Vega, Carissa Perez, Cassandra Bohne-Linnard, Cease Martinez, Chelsea Reyes, Christina Vasquez, Danica Benitez, Denise Castaneda, Desteny Pelcastre, Elliot Vazquez, Erica Sutherland, Estefania Flores, Gabriel Guzman, Hermila Cuevas, Ivette Levy, Jackie Claudet Mitterer, Jacqueline Solis, Javier Sandoval, Jerri Quiroz, Jesus Alba, Jose Angel Hernandez, Julia Vazquez, Junanne Peck, Leito Navarrete, Lilibeth Flores, Lisa Batchelder, Lisa Deluma, Loretta Gonzalez, Maclovio Cantu IV, Marah Suarez, Marco Zavala, Mark Hernandez, Mary Lou Rodriguez, Melanni Dearcos, Monica Barrera, Natalie Mendoza, Nathaly Ramos, Pablo Cruz, Paulina Alvarez, Rodrigo Duran, Rodrigo Paredes, Tania Vitela, Teena Salinas, Tristan Reno, Yannina Taboada, Yazmin Munoz, Yesenia Mejia Urieta, and Zaida Hernandez.
Through themes of heritage, resilience, community, and innovation, the exhibition highlights how tradition and contemporary experience intersect to create new and vital forms of artistic expression.
Low & Slow (Bajito y Suavecito): Lowrider Cars as Living Art
Saturday, April 18 | 3-6pm
Location: Parking lot of Art on Main, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
In conjunction with the exhibition, Art on Main will present Low & Slow (Bajito y Suavecito): Lowrider cars as living works of art on Saturday, April 18 from This outdoor presentation features authentic Chicano lowrider vehicles provided by the United Lowrider Association Dallas / Fort Worth, celebrating them as both customized works of art and expressions of cultural identity. displayed outdoors in a setting that reflects their public, community-centered nature.
Bajito y suavecito, or “low and slow,” describes a lowrider—both a customized vehicle and a way of life.
A live performance by Cumbia rock band Yolanda Cruz and the Daydreamerswill take place from 5 to 6 pm.
The lowrider exhibition acknowledges the public, social, and community-centered environments where this culture thrives, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with its artistry, history, and significance.
These cars reflect their owner’s style and identity. They also evoke a history of community empowerment and are symbolic of Chicana/o identity. It’s about pride in the ride.
Presenting these works outdoors acknowledges the environments in which lowrider culture is most often experienced—public, social, and communal spaces—while inviting viewers to engage thoughtfully and respectfully. The exhibition does not seek to relocate or redefine lowrider culture, but rather to create space for its presence, complexity, and artistry to be recognized and encountered.
“Low & Slow” honors lowrider builders and owners as artists and cultural stewards whose work carries forward traditions of creativity, resilience, and care. By slowing down and looking closely, viewers are invited to consider how art lives beyond institutional walls—within communities, relationships, and everyday acts of making.
Mexican Folk Art workshop - Tin Work
Mexican Folk Art workshop - Tin Work
Saturday, April 11 | 2-3pm
Cost: Free
Age: 10 and up
Limited to 12 participants. Minimum of 3 participants to make
Held in conjuction with the Chicano Art Exhibition
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP April 9
To register please contact Junanne Peck at junannepeck@mac.com
Artists will explore the vibrant and fascinating folk art of Oaxaca Mexico.
Tin is a common material used in the popular arts of Mexico.
We will be making tin ornaments out of tooling foil to display in windows, Christmas trees, and on the wall. Artist will use tin ornaments from Mexico as patterns. A hammer and nail will be used to punch designs on their ornaments. Each artist will go home with one or two ornaments.
For Further Reading:
Mexican Folk Toys by Florence H. and Robert M. Pettit, ISBN 0-8038-4709-2
Oaxacan Wood Carving by Shepard Barbash, ISBN 0-8118-0250-7 pb
The Skelton at the Feast by Elizabeth Carmichael, ISBN 0-292-77658-6
Chicano Group Art Exhibition
Luis Rodríguez Bucio, Consul General of Mexico in Dallas
Experience Chicano at Art on Main
April 9 – May 2, 2026
Art on Main is honored to present Chicano, a powerful group exhibition exploring the evolving identity, cultural influence, and creative expression of the Chicanx community. Curated by Junanne Peck and Ariel Esquivel, this exhibition brings together 55 artists and 75 works of art from across DFW and beyond, featuring painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics.
Through themes of heritage, resilience, and innovation, Chicano offers a vibrant and meaningful look at where tradition and contemporary experience meet.
🎤 Closing Reception + Spoken Word
Saturday, May 2 | 1:30–4:30pm
Experience the exhibition’s powerful close with a special Chicanx Spoken Word program (2–3pm) hosted by Tammy Gomez —poet, multimedia performer, playwright, and director.
Through storytelling and testimony, this gathering honors voice as art, amplifying reflections on identity, heritage, and lived experience.
If you would like to sign up for the Spoken Word portion of the closing reception please email Ariel Esquivel at arielmicheleesquivel@gmail.com
RSVP for Closing Reception
📍 Art on Main
4428 Main Street, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75226
🕒 Gallery Hours
Thursday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
& by appointment
🚗 Low & Slow: Bajito y Suavecito Cancelled due to weather
Saturday, April 18 | 3–6pm
Before the art exhibition opening reception, step outside for an unforgettable experience in the Art on Main parking lot:
Authentic lowrider cars—presented by the United Lowrider Association Dallas / Fort Worth
—on display as living works of art.
🎶 Live performance by Cumbia band Yolanda Cruz and the Daydreamers(5–6pm)
🌮 Street tacos served by our neighbor Jilberto’s Restaurant
✨ Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Saturday, April 18 | 6–9pm
Join us in the gallery for an evening of art, community, and celebration.
Special welcome remarks by Luis Rodríguez Bucio, Consul General of Mexico in Dallas
Enjoy sangria and Mexican pastries generously provided by our neighbor Graciela’s Bakery.
🧡 Community Impact
This exhibition is rooted in community.
10% of all art sales will benefit Vecinos Unidos DFW, supporting their mission to uplift and mobilize immigrant and marginalized communities across North Texas.
Come experience an afternoon and evening celebrating art, culture, craftsmanship, and community in East Dallas.
MORE FUN CHICANO EVENTS
🎨 Sketchbook Social Club (Special Edition)
Thursday, April 16 | 6–7:30pm
Join us for a free Sketchbook Social Club celebrating the Chicano exhibition.
In lieu of admission, we invite donations to Vecinos Unidos DFW, our exhibition nonprofit partner. Give what you can and create alongside community.
🪡 Guatemala Worry Dolls Workshop
Saturday, April 25 | 2–3pm
Free | Ages 10+ | Limited spots
Join us for a hands-on, heart-centered workshop inspired by the tradition of Guatemalan worry dolls.
Participants will:
✨ Learn about the cultural tradition
✨ Reflect on releasing worries
✨ Create 2–3 handmade dolls
✨ Practice a simple “tell your worry” ritual to take home
No experience needed—just come ready to create and connect.
Want to join in the fun! Contact Junanne Peck at junannepeck@mac.com
Artist list:
Adrian Garcia Mendez, Alex Angel, Aliyah Cornell, Ally Golden, Anastasia Rodriguez, Anayeli Calixto, Ariel Esquivel, Armando Aguirre, Braulio Lazon-Conde, Brenda Vega, Carissa Perez, Cassandra Bohne-Linnard, Cease Martinez, Chelsea Reyes, Christina Vasquez, Danica Benitez, Denise Castaneda, Desteny Pelcastre, Elliot Vazquez, Erica Sutherland, Estefania Flores, Gabriel Guzman, Hermila Cuevas, Ivette Levy, Jackie Claudet Mitterer, Jacqueline Solis, Javier Sandoval, Jerri Quiroz, Jesus Alba, Jose Angel Hernandez, Julia Vazquez, Junanne Peck, Leito Navarrete, Lilibeth Flores, Lisa Batchelder, Lisa Deluma, Loretta Gonzalez, Maclovio Cantu IV, Marah Suarez, Marco Zavala, Mark Hernandez, Mary Lou Rodriguez, Melanni Dearcos, Monica Barrera, Natalie Mendoza, Pablo Cruz, Paulina Alvarez, Rodrigo Duran, Rodrigo Paredes, Tania Vitela, Tristan Reno, Yannina Taboada, Yazmin Munoz, Yesenia Mejia Urieta, and Zaida Hernandez.
Sketchbook Social Club
Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main
Big Feelings, Bigger Sketches! 🎨✨
Looking for a way to decompress and express yourself? Join the Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or haven’t picked up a pencil since grade school, Brooke Aston and Candice Lindsay are hosting a night of expressive art-making that’s all about the process, not just the finished product.
Come for the art, stay for the community. See you there!
Most every Thursday
6-7:30pm
All levels welcome!
$10 each session
Register by clicking on the button below.
Spring Open Studios
Spring Open Studios
Saturday, March 28 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Art on Main | 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX
Join us for a vibrant day of art, creativity, and community during our Spring Open Studios at Art on Main. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we invite you to explore the studios of our resident artists, connect with the creative community, and participate in special activities throughout the day.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, making it the perfect opportunity to discover original art, meet working artists, and experience the creative energy of East Dallas.
What to Experience
🎨 Tour the Studios
Step inside the working studios of Art on Main artists and see where the creative process happens. Discover paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and mixed media while meeting the artists behind the work.
🖌 Community Canvas
Leave your mark on our Community Canvas honoring Women’s History Month. Visitors of all ages are invited to contribute to this collaborative artwork celebrating the strength, creativity, and impact of women.
📓 Sketchbook Social Club (1–3 PM)
Join Brooke & Candice for a special free trial session of the Sketchbook Social Club.
Supplies and materials will be provided. No sketchbook? No problem!
Bring your own or purchase one on site for $5.
This relaxed, welcoming workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
✨ Art of the Bling Workshop (3:15–5 PM)
Add some sparkle to your day with the Art of the Bling Workshop, happening during Open Studios.
Cost: $35
The fee includes a demonstration plus all materials: rhinestones, resin gel, a gem picker, and craft tweezers so you can bedazzle whatever you can get your hands on.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own book to bling, or purchase a gently used title from a curated selection courtesy of Lucky Dog Books.
REGISTER HERE
💐 Special Guest: Florecé Flower Studio
We are excited to welcome Florecé Flower Studio for a pop-up featuring gorgeous spring floral arrangements. Pick up a bouquet while you browse the studios and get inspired for upcoming Mother’s Day gifting.
📸 Current Exhibition
While you're here, visit the gallery to view “50 Women Over 50”, a fine art photography exhibition by Kent Barker.
The exhibition celebrates women whose beauty, wisdom, and presence have been shaped by decades of lived experience.
Plan Your Visit
Spend the afternoon surrounded by creativity, meet local artists, and experience the vibrant arts community that makes East Dallas so special.
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Location: Art on Main
4428 Main Street, Suite 200
Dallas, TX
Free and open to the public.
Sketchbook Social Club
Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main
Big Feelings, Bigger Sketches! 🎨✨
Looking for a way to decompress and express yourself? Join the Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or haven’t picked up a pencil since grade school, Brooke Aston and Candice Lindsay are hosting a night of expressive art-making that’s all about the process, not just the finished product.
Come for the art, stay for the community. See you there!
Most every Thursday
6-7:30pm
All levels welcome!
$10 each session
Register by clicking on the button below.
Kent Barker Solo Exhibition - 50 Women over 50
Kent Barker Solo Exhibition - SEEN - Beauty Beyond Fifty
Exhibition dates: March 18-28, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21 | 6-9pm
In 2025, photographer Kent Barker set out to honor a beauty shaped by time and experience, capturing the lives and presence of fifty women over the age of fifty. Each portrait is a testament to lived experience—strength earned, stories carried, and identities that continue to evolve.
This photographic exhibition taking place during Women’s History Month, brings together all fifty participants in a collective celebration of women who are vibrant, complex, resilient, and unapologetically themselves. Shown together, these images create a powerful visual chorus—honoring individuality while illuminating shared wisdom, courage, and grace.
This exhibition embraces age as a moment of arrival. Together, we celebrate these remarkable women and welcome viewers into a broader, more truthful vision of beauty, power, and possibility.
Spring Equinox Experience
Spring Equinox Experience
You deserve a night out that's a full-blown experience.
Come make art, meditate, and eat good food at the Art On Main.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Art on Main Gallery: 4428 Main St., Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Enjoy light bites & social connection while taking in the gallery. Followed by grounded meditation, receiving and releasing for Spring, and intuitive art that taps into your desires as a living reminder of your vision (no art experience needed!).
Here’s what’s happening:
🌸 Light bites & time to explore the gallery
🌸 Guided Meditation & Grounding
🌸 Release & Receive Practice
🌸 Intuitive Art Experience
Limited to 20 women | $97
Hosted by Lapis Visions & Manifest SHE
Link to event purchase: manifestshe.com/spring
Sketchbook Social Club
Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main
Big Feelings, Bigger Sketches! 🎨✨
Looking for a way to decompress and express yourself? Join the Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or haven’t picked up a pencil since grade school, Brooke Aston and Candice Lindsay are hosting a night of expressive art-making that’s all about the process, not just the finished product.
Come for the art, stay for the community. See you there!
Every Thursday
6-7:30pm
All levels welcome!
$10 each session
Register by clicking on the button below.
Sketchbook Social Club
Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main
Big Feelings, Bigger Sketches! 🎨✨
Looking for a way to decompress and express yourself? Join the Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or haven’t picked up a pencil since grade school, Brooke Aston and Candice Lindsay are hosting a night of expressive art-making that’s all about the process, not just the finished product.
Come for the art, stay for the community. See you there!
Every Thursday
6-7:30pm
All levels welcome!
$10 each session
Register by clicking on the button below.
Sketchbook Social Club
Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main
Looking for your new favorite weeknight tradition? 🥂📓
The Sketchbook Social Club is all about low-pressure creativity. This week, we’re diving into Vintage Collage, using old-school print materials and glue to piece together something fun and beautiful.
No experience? No problem. No sketchbook? We’ve got you covered. Come solo or bring the crew!
The Details:
📍 Art On Main, Dallas
⏰ 6:00 - 7:30 PM
💵 $10
Every Thursday
6-7:30pm
February dates, 12, 19 and 26.
All levels welcome!
$10 each session
Register by clicking on the button below.
Karen Vanderpool-Haerle Solo Exhibition - Wander, Explorations, real and imagined.
Karen Vanderpool-Haerle Solo Exhibition | Wander, Explorations, real and imagined
Exhibition dates: February 12 to March 7, 2026 extended to March 14, 2026.
Closing Reception: March 7 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wander is an exploration of places both real and imagined. Through a series of paintings and ceramics, this body of work reflects wandering as an act of discovery, exploration, and creative process.
The concept of wandering is carried from the trail into the studio, where movement through physical landscapes parallels movement through ideas, materials, and forms.
Here, wandering becomes a practice of freedom and spontaneity—an open-ended exploration of space that unfolds through the gestures of painting and the shaping of sculpture.
Sketchbook Social Club
Sketchbook Social Club at Art on Main
Looking for a place to hang out with friends that isn't just another happy hour? 🥂➡️🎨
Swap the loud and crowded for chill and creative. Join artists Brooke Aston and Candice Lindsay for the Sketchbook Social Club. It’s the perfect low-key Thursday hangout to catch up with friends, meet new people, and get those creative juices flowing.
Tag your "Thursday night crew" and we'll see you at Art On Main!
Bring your favorite sketchbook. We will have sketchbooks available to purchase if you do not have one.
Every Thursday
6-7:30pm
February dates, 12, 19 and 26.
All levels welcome!
$10 each session
Register by clicking on the button below.
Han Cao Solo Exhibition - "Second Nature"
The Cape, 24x36 in., embroidery on canvas.
Han Cao Solo Exhibition - Second Nature
Exhibit Dates - January 15 - February 7, 2026
Closing Reception - Saturday, February 7 | 4:30-6:30pm (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
Refreshments will be served.
In Second Nature, artist Han Cao transforms found vintage photographs and postcards through meticulous hand embroidery, bringing new life to images that were once overlooked or forgotten. Delicate stitches bloom across faces, uniforms, and landscapes, creating layered narratives that explore memory, nostalgia, identity, and our intimate relationship with the world around us.
The exhibition reflects on the idea that we never observe life from a distance—we carry it within us. Through slow, intentional acts of stitching, Cao reveals a “second nature”: not the reality we witness, but the one we inhabit: the slow, quiet embroidery over what was, layered into what remains, shaped by time, experience, and personal history.
Artist bio
Han Cao is a self-taught fiber artist based in Dallas, Texas. Using hand embroidery on vintage photographs and postcards, she reimagines narratives with intricate thread. Influenced by her Vietnamese upbringing and early exposure to textiles through her mother’s work as a seamstress, Cao’s art explores memory, nostalgia, and identity. Each piece invites quiet contemplation, offering space to pause, reflect, and reimagine what remains.
Her work has been exhibited in solo shows at the Museum of the Southwest (Midland, TX) and Paradigm Gallery (Philadelphia, PA), as well as in a variety of group exhibitions across the United States, including at the Delaware Contemporary and the Art Academy Museum. She is a recipient of the Edmund Craig Memorial Award, and her work is held in private collections around the world.
Low & Slow: Chicano Lowrider Cars as Living Art - Call for Cars
“Lowriding is multigenerational, with its culture creating “space for the family to celebrate community, to celebrate the culture, to celebrate cultural pride - pride of being Chicano.”
CALL FOR CARS - Low & Slow: Chicano Lowrider Cars as Living Art
Being held in conjunction with the Chicano Art Exhibition
Consulte la traducción al español a continuación.
Curated by: Junanne Peck & Ariel Esquivel
Hosted by: Gallerist Andrea Lamarsaude outside Art on Main
Date Saturday, April 18 | 3-7pm
Location: Parking lot of Art on Main, 4428 Main Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75226
Deadline to submit - Wednesday, March 18 now Friday, March 20 at 11:59pm
Please contact Ariel Esquivel at arielesquivelartist@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about participating.
This exhibition presents authentic Chicano lowrider cars as living works of art, displayed outdoors in a setting that reflects their public, community-centered nature.
Bajito y suavecito, or “low and slow,” describes a lowrider—both a customized vehicle and a way of life. These cars reflect their owner’s style and identity. They also evoke a history of community empowerment and are symbolic of Chicana/o identity. It’s about pride in the ride.
Lowrider culture developed within Mexican American communities as a form of cultural expression, self-determination, and creative excellence. Shaped by history, place, and lived experience, lowriders transform the automobile into a site of artistry, identity, and personal narrative. These cars are not static objects; they are functional, mobile, and relational—activated through gathering, cruising, and shared presence.
Each vehicle on view represents years of skill, labor, and intention. Layered paint finishes, hand-pulled pinstriping, airbrushed imagery, and meticulously crafted interiors reflect deep knowledge of technique as well as personal and cultural meaning. Spiritual references, family histories, neighborhood stories, and symbolic imagery are embedded throughout the work, making each car both visually striking and deeply individual.
The phrase low and slow describes both an aesthetic approach and a way of moving through the world. Cruising at an unhurried pace asserts visibility, care, and agency—inviting attention on one’s own terms. In this way, lowrider cars operate at the intersection of art, design, performance, and social practice, where meaning emerges through use and interaction rather than isolation.
Presenting these works outdoors acknowledges the environments in which lowrider culture is most often experienced—public, social, and communal spaces—while inviting viewers to engage thoughtfully and respectfully. The exhibition does not seek to relocate or redefine lowrider culture, but rather to create space for its presence, complexity, and artistry to be recognized and encountered.
“Low & Slow” honors lowrider builders and owners as artists and cultural stewards whose work carries forward traditions of creativity, resilience, and care. By slowing down and looking closely, viewers are invited to consider how art lives beyond institutional walls—within communities, relationships, and everyday acts of making.
CONVOCATORIA DE AUTOS – Low & Slow: Autos Lowrider Chicanos como Arte Vivo
En colaboración con la Exposición de Arte Chicano
Curaduría: Junanne Peck y Ariel Esquivel
Presentado por: Andrea Lamarsaude, galerista, en el exterior de Art on Main
Fecha: Sábado 18 de abril | 3–7pm
Lugar: Estacionamiento de Art on Main
4428 Main Street, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75226
Para más información o para participar, favor de contactar a Junanne Peck en
junannepeck@mac.com o al 214-336-8526.
Esta exhibición presenta auténticos autos lowrider Chicanos como obras de arte vivas, mostradas al aire libre en un entorno que refleja su naturaleza pública y centrada en la comunidad.
“Bajito y suavecito,” o “low and slow,” describe tanto al lowrider — un vehículo personalizado — como a una forma de vida. Estos autos reflejan el estilo e identidad de sus propietarios. También evocan una historia de empoderamiento comunitario y son símbolos de la identidad Chicana/o. Se trata del orgullo por el vehículo y por lo que representa.
La cultura lowrider se desarrolló dentro de las comunidades mexicoamericanas como una forma de expresión cultural, autodeterminación y excelencia creativa. Moldeados por la historia, el lugar y la experiencia vivida, los lowriders transforman el automóvil en un espacio de arte, identidad y narrativa personal. Estos autos no son objetos estáticos; son funcionales, móviles y relacionales — se activan a través de la convivencia, el cruising y la presencia compartida.
Cada vehículo exhibido representa años de habilidad, trabajo e intención. Las capas de pintura, el pinstripe realizado a mano, las imágenes aerografiadas y los interiores meticulosamente elaborados reflejan un profundo conocimiento técnico, así como significado personal y cultural. Referencias espirituales, historias familiares, relatos del vecindario e imágenes simbólicas están integradas en cada obra, haciendo que cada auto sea visualmente impactante y profundamente individual.
La frase “low and slow” describe tanto un enfoque estético como una manera de moverse por el mundo. Circular sin prisa afirma visibilidad, cuidado y autonomía — invitando la atención en sus propios términos. De esta manera, los autos lowrider operan en la intersección del arte, el diseño, la performance y la práctica social, donde el significado surge a través del uso y la interacción, más que del aislamiento.
Presentar estas obras al aire libre reconoce los entornos donde la cultura lowrider se vive con mayor frecuencia — espacios públicos, sociales y comunitarios — al mismo tiempo que invita a los espectadores a participar con respeto y reflexión. La exhibición no busca trasladar ni redefinir la cultura lowrider, sino crear un espacio para que su presencia, complejidad y arte sean reconocidos y apreciados.
“Low & Slow” honra a los constructores y propietarios de lowriders como artistas y guardianes culturales cuyo trabajo continúa tradiciones de creatividad, resiliencia y cuidado. Al desacelerar y observar con atención, se invita al público a considerar cómo el arte vive más allá de los muros institucionales — dentro de las comunidades, las relaciones y los actos cotidianos de creación.
Chicano Art Group Exhibition Call for Art
CALL FOR ART - Chicano Art Group Exhibition
Curated by: Junanne Peck & Ariel Esquivel
Presented by: Gallerist Andrea Lamarsaude at Art on Main
KEY DATES:
Call for Art opens Friday, January 9
Call for Art closes Monday, March 16 March 20 at 11:59pm
Call for Cars closes Wednesday, March 18 March 20
Acceptance Notification: Monday, March 23 March 27
Art drop off: Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4 | 10am to 5pm each day
Exhibition Dates: April 9 – May 2, 2026
Gallery Hours: Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and by appointment.
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18 | 6–9pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, May 2 | 1:30-4:30pm - Includes time for Spoken Word. Contact Ariel Esquivel at arielesquivelartist@gmail.com if you are interested in being a part of it.
Installation Date: April 4
Takedown Date: May 3
Art pick up – after closing reception Saturday evening, May 2 or Sunday, May 3 from 10am to 1pm
Open to:
Artists 18 years or older working in all visual media
Youth artists 16-17 working in all visual media with parental / guardian consent.
Content must be appropriate for all ages
Artists may submit up to 3 pieces
Exhibit fee (non-refundable): $5 total for up to 3 works submitted
More info | Call for Art Link: www.artonmaindallas.com/2026-chicano-exhibit-call-for-art
We invite artists 18 years or older to submit work for Chicano, a group exhibition exploring the evolving identity, impact, and influence of Chicano and Hispanic art and culture in the United States.
As articulated by Cheech Marin, the term Chicano is not fixed—it is living, generational, and continuously redefined:
“Like its art, ‘Chicano’ is an evolutionary term. Each generation has as much right to define what a Chicano is as any generation that came before them. One of the main aesthetic characteristics of Chicano is traditional Mexican meets contemporary America. It’s where they meet, influence each other, and create something totally new.”
Using “Chicano” as the guiding theme, this exhibition will highlight works that reflect cultural identity, heritage, hybridity, resilience, community, and innovation—where tradition and contemporary experience intersect to form something new and vital.
Alongside its celebration of Chicano culture, the exhibition uplifts artists from the DFW area and neighboring regions, while remaining open to broader regional voices whose work aligns with the theme.
Art After Dark Holiday Market
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. 🖌️🎁
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!
2-5pm - 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.
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