Visual and Performing Arts Calendar

The Performing Arts, housed within the School of CAED's Arts and Humanities at Dallas College, is a bustling, variegated community of artists and scholars working across the disciplines of Music, Dance, Theatre/Drama, Commercial Music, and Video Production.

Every year we promote manifold events, performances, concerts, and community outreach programs on our seven campuses. Please check our public listings as new events are constantly updated and added.

 

Dallas College Arts Month: April 2025

Join Dallas College Arts Month to celebrate the vibrant artistic community. Discover the extraordinary creativity and talent of our students, faculty and staff across the arts and cultural landscape. Check out the list of Dallas College Arts Month events​​​.​

The Visual and Performing Arts department within the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design at Dallas College present dynamic gallery and live event performances throughout the year. The department includes Music, Theater, Dance, Visual Arts, Digital Art and Design, Video Technology, Commercial Music, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Architecture, Interior Design, and more!

Every year we promote manifold events, performances, concerts, and community outreach programs on our seven campuses. Please check our public listings as new events are constantly updated and added or learn more about our art gallery spaces across all seven campuses!

 

Art and Design

Dallas College is home to multiple galleries and spaces focusing on displaying art from local and nationally recognized artists as well as displaying work that is currently being created by art students and faculty.

Brookhaven - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Opening Day: Monday, March 24
10:00 AM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2 with a reception on April 16 from 12p-2p
Cedar Valley - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Opening Day: Monday, March 24
10:00 AM - Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2 with a reception on April 1 from 12p-2p
Eastfield - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Opening Day: Monday, March 24
10:00 AM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
This show runs March 24 - May 2, Gallery hours: M-F 10 am - 4 pm with a reception on March 27 from 12p-2p
El Centro - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Opening Day: Monday, March 24
10:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2 with a reception on April 2 from 12p-2p
Mountain View - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Opening Day: Monday, March 24
10:00 AM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2 with a reception on April 9 from 12p-2p
North Lake - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Opening Day: Monday, March 24
10:00 AM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
This show runs March 24 - May 2, with a reception on March 26 from 12-2p.m.
Richland - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Opening Day: Monday, March 24
10:00 AM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2 with a reception on April 10 from 12p-2p
North Lake - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions Reception: Wednesday, March 26
12:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
This show runs March 24 - May 2, with a reception on March 26 from 12-2p.m.
Eastfield - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions Reception: Thursday, March 27
12:00 PM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
This show runs March 24 - May 2, Gallery hours: M-F 10 am - 4 pm
Cedar Valley - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Reception: Tuesday, April 1
12:00 PM - Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2
El Centro Permanent Collection Art Tour: Wednesday, April 2
11:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Discover the Stories Behind the Art: Collection Tours at Dallas College
El Centro - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Reception: Wednesday, April 2
12:00 PM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2, M-F 10am - 4pm
Mountain View Permanent Collection Art Tour: Wednesday, April 9
11:00 AM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Discover the Stories Behind the Art: Collection Tours at Dallas College
Mountain View - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Reception: Wednesday, April 9
12:00 PM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2, M-F 10am-4pm
Richland - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Reception: Thursday, April 10
12:00 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2, M-F 10am-4pm
Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival : Saturday, April 12
10:00 AM - Offsite
Celebrate Diversity, Culture and Community at DDAMF 2025!
Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival : Sunday, April 13
10:00 AM - Offsite
Celebrate Diversity, Culture and Community at DDAMF 2025!
Brookhaven - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Reception: Wednesday, April 16
12:00 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2, M-F 10am-4pm
North Lake Permanent Collection Art Tour: Tuesday, April 22
11:00 AM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Discover the Stories Behind the Art: Collection Tours at Dallas College
Eastfield Permanent Collection Art Tour: Tuesday, April 29
11:00 AM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Discover the Stories Behind the Art: Collection Tours at Dallas College
Art Exhibition - Closing Day: Dallas College League for Innovation Student Art Exhibition and Competition: Thursday, May 1
10:00 AM - Dallas College Bill J. Priest Center
This show runs Jan. 21 - May 1. Reception TBD
Brookhaven - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Closing Day: Friday, May 2
10:00 AM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2, M-F 10am-4pm
Cedar Valley - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Closing Day: Friday, May 2
10:00 AM - Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2
Eastfield - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Closing Day: Friday, May 2
10:00 AM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
This show runs March 24 - May 2, Gallery hours: M-F 10 am - 4 pm
El Centro - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Closing Day: Friday, May 2
10:00 AM - Dallas College El Centro Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2, M-F 10am-4pm
Mountain View - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Closing Day: Friday, May 2
10:00 AM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2, M-F 10am-4pm
North Lake - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Closing Day: Friday, May 2
10:00 AM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
This show runs March 24 - May 2
Richland - Spring Visual Art Faculty & Staff Group Exhibitions - Closing Day: Friday, May 2
10:00 AM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Exhibits run March 24 – May 2, M-F 10am-4pm
 

Music

Dallas College's programs of Music and Commercial Music offer a vibrant, sonorous series of student and faculty events with weekly recitals and frequent ensemble and symphony concerts.

Brookhaven Music Coffee Concert: Monday, March 24
12:30 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Mountain View Music Concert: Thursday, March 27
7:30 PM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Mountain View Music Faculty Recital: Wednesday, April 9
7:30 PM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Brookhaven Music Student Showcase: Saturday, April 12
3:00 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Richland Guitar Ensemble Concert: Monday, April 14
7:30 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
North Lake Jazz Concert: Tuesday, April 15
6:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Brookhaven Music Jazz Combo Coffee Concert: Wednesday, April 16
12:30 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Richland Jazz Concert: Wednesday, April 16
7:30 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Richland Opera Scenes and Arias: Tuesday, April 22
7:30 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Brookhaven Coffee Concert: Wednesday, April 23
12:30 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
North Lake Music Student Spring Recital: Thursday, April 24
6:30 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Mountain View Music Concert: Tuesday, April 29
7:30 PM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
North Lake Joint Chamber Concert: Thursday, May 1
7:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Mountain View Music Concert: Thursday, May 1
7:30 PM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Brookhaven Big Band Concert: Wednesday, May 7
4:00 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Mountain View Spring Music Gala: Thursday, May 8
7:30 PM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Brookhaven Brass/Woodwinds Concert: Saturday, May 10
4:00 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Richland Music Season Finale Concert: Saturday, May 10
7:30 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Mountain View Spring Music Gala II: Saturday, May 17
3:00 PM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
 

Dance

The Dance program at Dallas College produces a rich array of original choreographic work by students, faculty, and guest artists, with performances by our talented body of student dancers.

Mountain View Spring Dance Performance: Thursday, April 24
7:30 PM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Mountain View Spring Dance Performance: Friday, April 25
7:30 PM - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Brookhaven Spring Dance Performance: Thursday, May 1
7:30 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Brookhaven Spring Dance Performance: Friday, May 2
7:30 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
 

Theater

Dallas College's Drama program sponsors full theatrical productions at many of our campuses with styles ranging from classical to contemporary to original work.

Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill: Thursday, April 3
7:30 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill: Friday, April 4
11:00 AM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill: Friday, April 4
7:30 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill: Saturday, April 5
7:30 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson: Wednesday, April 9
7:30 PM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson: Thursday, April 10
7:30 PM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson: Friday, April 11
7:30 PM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson: Saturday, April 12
7:30 PM - Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl: Thursday, April 24
7:30 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl: Friday, April 25
7:30 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl: Saturday, April 26
7:30 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl: Sunday, April 27
2:30 PM - Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer: Tuesday, April 29
7:30 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer: Wednesday, April 30
7:30 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer: Thursday, May 1
7:30 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer: Friday, May 2
7:30 PM - Dallas College Richland Campus
26th Annual Student Video Showcase: Tuesday, May 20
7:00 PM - Dallas College North Lake Campus

Please join the School of CAED's Visual and Performing Arts for any and all of our events this season as we collaborate with new faculty and community organizations to bring you a dazzling fusion of student and professional works.


Contact Us

For more information, please reach out to one of the following departments:

Gallery: galleries@DallasCollege.edu
Performing Arts: DC_theatres@DallasCollege.edu
Other: CAEDinfo@DallasCollege.edu