Dallas To Honor The Arts In April

DALLAS, TX — In Texas, Austin gets all the credit for being a a centrifuge of art. But Dallas is no stranger to artistic expression, and the city has once again embarked on an initiative to celebrate art of all types during the month of April.

Founded by Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings in 2013, Dallas Art Month is a city-wide celebration aimed at building awareness and appreciation of Dallas' artists.

The initiative is celebrated with a number of festivals and presentations, including a pop-up poetry project, an advocacy day at the Latino Cultural Center and a block party.

The month-long celebration kicked off Wednesday with a New Orleans jazz performance at Dallas City Hall. You can watch the inaugural event, including a moment where Mayor Rawlings shows off his dance moves, below.

>>> See the full events lineup here.

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