Media Contact: C.C. Gonzalez-Kurz; CGonzalezKurz@DallasCollege.edu
For immediate release — March 31, 2025
(DALLAS) — Dallas College is thrilled to announce a full month of events, performances and exhibitions as part of the city of Dallas’ Dallas Arts Month, showcasing the extraordinary creativity and talent of Dallas College students, faculty and staff.
“Dallas College Arts Month is a vibrant celebration of our thriving artistic community,” said Ahava Silkey-Jones, vice provost, Dallas College School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design. “We are honored to be among the arts and cultural institutions represented in this year’s celebration, and we invite the community to join us in experiencing and participating in these entertaining events throughout the month of April.”
The monthlong celebration ends with Design Week and the highly anticipated Future of Fashion Design Showcase on April 24, 7-10 p.m., at the Astoria Event Venue in Irving.
“This year’s Dallas College Arts Month ends with a bang, as we showcase the craftsmanship of our fashion students and offer attendees an immersive experience into the future of design,” said Emmanuel Tobias, department lead of Dallas College’s fashion program. “This event not only highlights the creativity of our students but also serves as a launchpad for the next generation of fashion innovators. We’re excited to see how their work resonates with the public and the fashion industry.”
This fashion showcase marks the culmination of rigorous academic training, with students presenting avant-garde and ready-to-wear capsule collections that reflect technical expertise, sustainability practices and cultural storytelling. This signature event will also feature a star-studded panel of judges from the fashion, entertainment and business worlds, offering students unparalleled exposure and mentorship opportunities.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to explore the exhibition, network with designers and enjoy curated refreshments before the runway show begins.
Event Highlights:
- 6:30 p.m.: Doors open for a fashion exhibition featuring student portfolios, accompanied by light bites and spirits.
- 7:30 p.m.: Runway show debuts capsule collections by Dallas College’s graduating class, judged by a panel of celebrity guest judges and industry professionals.
- Pop-Up Shop: Explore works by student entrepreneurs and local vendors, offering unique apparel, accessories and design displays available for purchase.
- Fashion Competition: Student designers will compete for accolades and recognition, evaluated by top-tier fashion experts for creativity, technical skill and innovation.
Tickets are available at Dallas College Fashion Show Tickets.
For more information about Dallas College Arts Month and the full calendar of events, please visit DallasCollege.edu/ArtsMonth.
Join us in celebrating creativity, innovation and the future of design during Dallas Arts Month at Dallas College’s Future of Fashion Showcase. All events are open to the public.
B-roll available: Experience the creativity of last year’s fashion show and listen to student testimonials.
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About Dallas College
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, Dallas College consists of seven campuses — Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland — plus a dozen centers located throughout Dallas County. As one of the largest community colleges in the U.S., Dallas College offers online and in-person learning, serving more than 127,000 credit, workforce and continuing education students annually. Students benefit from partnerships with local school districts, four-year universities, industry and community leaders. Dallas College offers associate degrees and career/technical certificate programs in more than 100 areas of study, as well as bachelor’s degrees in education, nursing and software development. As the largest provider of dual credit in Texas, Dallas College serves 30,000 high school students through 63 dual credit programs.