Owen Art Center

(4 reviews)

7.6 mi

Are used to take lessons with Sophia in the late 90s early 2000s and it's still one of my happiest…read morememories in my life. She's an amazing artist and she will take her students to far places as long as they complete the curriculum she has students to go to Juilliard.

Hello Charna, I…read morewas just talking to Tristen last week about Ms. Sophia and how the classes there really prepared her for several of her classes at FIT. Twice a week they have live models in 2 of her classes one nude and one clothed, so the observation techniques she was taught at Sophia's really has helped her! I'll send you her portfolio and acceptance letter this week. She's doing well and enjoying her classes.

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J's Art Studio

4.9

(7 reviews)

10.2 mi

Had kiddo's birthday and it was awesome. All team members were helpful, nice and patient. The kids…read moreenjoyed it so much!

I was looking for an art studio to switch my daughter to. She was already attending an art studio,…read morebut they weren't helping her finish any projects. My daughter decided her goal was to attend Booker T Washington school of Visual and Performing Arts. When I first contacted J's, Kathleen spent 30 mins on the phone with me. She knew our goal in mind and told me they would be more than happy to help her obtain her goals. Ren is now attending BTW and loving it. Ren still goes to classes twice a week and LOVES being there. I recommend this place to EVERYONE.

Art classes, camps, parties and workshops! Since 1991!

Art classes for children teens and adults. Painting, drawing, clay sculpture and more! After-school, evenings and weekends.

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Creative Arts Center of Dallas

4.3

(23 reviews)

5.1 mi

best largest art school for adults in the area! Professional artists teach the classes and in a…read morevery casual environment.

I enrolled in a beginner wheel pottery class. My experience was awful. The majority of the students…read morehad had at least some experience with wheel before and the instructor was less than willing to come over and give me a little extra guidance. Buyer beware, as these classes are very expensive, that this is not a place for a beginner to go to try to learn a skill.

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Booker T Washington High School

(3 reviews)

3.5 mi

Amazing experience w/my 9 year old daughter! We took 3 master classes, all for free and no…read moreregrets. Obviously there is a mix of students that already know several styles but I felt blessed to share this learning experience w/my daughter and feel good w/the master instructors own style. Definitely coming next year!

Innovative. Professional. Enriching. Integrated. Mastery. These are the words that come to…read moremind when visiting the campus, speaking with and observing the students in arts and academic classes, as well as communicating with the visionary, yet realistic administrators. The school has a rich history and is a staple in the Arts District of Dallas. Bravo Booker T Washington and thank you for being transparent, supportive, and informative. Booker T Washington High School is an arts school located in the Dallas Arts District. If you have a child interested in attending this school please check out their website: where you will find more detailed information about the school, audition process, and the culture.

My daughter and me

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Dallas Arts Studio

12.5 mi

My daughters have been taking art lessons at Dallas Arts Studio for over two years and they hope to…read morecontinue until college. Mrs. Hyun Chu and her teachers are talented artists who guide students in technique, composition, design, and art history while letting them express their individual talents and creativity. The environment is studious yet fun. This is a high quality art instruction school - not an "arts and crafts" program. My kids look forward to it every week and it's one activity they never ask to skip! We highly recommend it.

From the owner: Art instruction is a gift that will last your child a lifetime! Quality art lessons provide…read morechallenging and enriching experiences that not only develop artistic technique but also enhance children's powers of concentration and expression. At Dallas Arts Studio (DAS), we value the art process as much as the product. Our goal is to provide a rich, hands-on learning environment in which students can develop their artistic skils to the highest level. DAS has a team of highly qualified teachers who value the trust parents place in us as we work with students to help them grow with each new art project. We are excited about sharing rewarding, creative experiences with your child as he or she grows in both technical skill and creative expression.

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Dream Art

12.3 mi

My son has been coming to this facility for almost a year. Very good art instructors with some one…read moreon one teaching. They have both traditional art along with computer art design. Would higly recommend.

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Portfolio Reviews for high school seniors

Studying Still life

Kid's Art Class

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Ermitage Art Academy

4.5

(8 reviews)

17.2 mi

AMAZING TEACHER!! He's very efficient and gives straightforward advice, focuses on the…read morefundamentals, has direction in his teaching, and very helpful for building a strong portfolio! Extra star for the dog, Lady Margo!

Amazing art and professional setting to learn. This is the real deal. Mikhail is a professional…read more His students go on to pursue art with scholarships at some of the best art programs on the country. His work and method of teaching really is second to none. My daughters technique has improved dramatically since starting. He also teaches a wide range of types of art. Sculpture, chalk, oil, acrylic, even glass. Some examples are below from my 9 yr old. We've been going to him for 1 year.

First painting from class

Last painting from class

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The Craft Guild of Dallas

I love the craft guild! I just finished my first pottery session and signed up for the next session…read morein a new pottery class. My instructor, Joe, is amazing and so helpful and kind. I had a lot of fun in his class. I eventually want to take sewing or a glass class. There are so many options.

I've taken metalsmithing classes at the Craft Guild for several years and have learned from…read moreincredible instructors. Highly recommended if you want to learn jewelry making techniques using state of the art equipment. The community of artist is amazing.

Turquoise bracelet project

This is an Architectural drawing with ink and water color. We draw free hand for whimsy and joy.

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Zhen Music & Arts Institute

2.5 mi

Fabulous art & piano teachers. We switched to Sunmi at ZMAAI for all 3 of our children & are so…read morehappy we did! Excellent instruction & she is so patient with our children. Our daughter takes art class also and she has.learnt so much. Zhen lets her paint what inspires her while teaching her the techniques. Her painting skills have improved so much! It's a great place for art & music. The studio is also a wonderful place to paint! Very inspirational!

From the owner: Zhen Music and Arts Institute is Park Cities' premier center for music and art education. Students…read moreof all ages can study music and art in a fun and relaxed environment with outstanding instructors. Offers art, pottery, piano, drums, guitar, violin, and voice lessons.

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Southern Methodist University

4.0

(36 reviews)

0.3 mi

Missed Mustang Day and showed up for information for a self-guided tour…read more Not only did we get maps, prospective student swag, and a map, but we got an awesome introduction. An admissions team member came out and basically gave us the tour on a map while outlining our walk. Seriously. She spent a solid 30-45 minutes with us and gave us food for thought (comparing TCU and SMU). Campus folks were friendly too as we were wandering. Very impressed by libraries, museums, and construction on the business school.

Southern Methodist University is such a gorgeous campus!…read more I went to visit the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which happens to be a part of this campus. I had missed turning into the parking lot across from the museum and went around the block. I'm so glad that I did. After my visit to the museum, I did a quick tour of the campus before heading out for lunch. I love the wide pathways as you move from one building to the next. The architecture is beautiful and stunning. I loved the status of horses and Blanton Student Services Building. I am always inspired when I set foot on any campus. I will always be a student at heart, but I need to put my money towards my food love for now instead of a PhD! (23)

SMU Mustangs

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Inwood Theatre

4.0

(245 reviews)

2.0 mi

Came here for a late showing and had a good experience. Seats were comfortable, the screen looked…read moregreat, and the place stayed clean.

My friends and I went here together to see a movie we were really excited about when we got there…read morewe were greeted by this very rude lady and she had a police officer with her and was actively firing this poor guy that worked there and was yelling at him right as we walked in i'm pretty sure they called ICE on him which is very sad when we got into our theater it was so disgusting and the seats were all ripped up and greasy they didn't even have any water there also the ceiling looks like it is falling apart and the movies screens are dirty and have dents in them I will not be coming back.

The sign

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Dallas Museum of Art

4.1

(631 reviews)

3.8 mi

Free is one of my favorite F words. Food is also one of them. I will let you guess the third one,…read morebut it is definitely not Yelp friendly. The Dallas Art Museum is free for most of the museum, with special exhibits costing extra, but honestly there is plenty to see without spending a dime. They have Renoirs, Picassos, Monets, and so much more. The bathrooms are surprisingly very nice, the AC was absolutely on point, and it was not crowded when we visited. A perfect spot to get a little culture in between meals. Honestly, a must hit for out of town visitors looking for something fun to do that does not involve eating. Be sure to hit the gift store too, a museum gift shop is usually well curated, and this one is no exception! (though I will say the lady working the store had a sh:tty attitude)

Whether it's a cold rainy day or a sweltering hot one, you can escape the punishing weather and…read moreenjoy an outing at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) for a little inspiration and awe. The DMA has a supporter membership for $120. It includes parking which would cost you $20 otherwise. You also get two free admission tickets that you can use to view the museum's collections or any special exhibitions each and every day of the year. The membership will also provide a discount at the museum store and in the snack bar. Visit twice during the year, and the membership more than pays for itself. You can buy your membership online, print the receipt, and show it for free parking. Once inside the venue, show the receipt at the check-in desk to get your free tickets to the special exhibit(s). Your DMA cards will be mailed to you in four weeks, in the mean time, use that printed receipt for everything. We renewed our membership this weekend April 2026 and went to see the Samurai Collection. Metalwork is not a favorite of mine, but I was still fascinated by the stories presented on the placards throughout the exhibit and I certainly appreciated the beautiful, intricate craftsmanship presented in each piece. I didn't realize that the Samurai swords and armor had been banned from production in Japan, so the metal workers pivoted and learned to become artisans. They started to make and repair metal embellishments, lanterns, and incense burners for the numerous temples in the country. Many of the items in this collection were from Kyoto and Nara, both places my husband and I visited in November 2009. The full body armor was fascinating. Little pieces of leather were coated in metal, painted, and woven tightly together to form a moveable, but protective layer over the body. The workmanship was exquisite. The exhibit had a few short videos you could watch to learn about the work. I especially liked the 30 second clip about the process of making cloisonné. These vases are beautiful and the process to make each one is detailed and meticulous. Kids could collect a postcard-sized scavenger hunt near the entrance and use that to stay in engaged throughout the visit. At the end, there was a sign on the wall with the answer key pictures showing which art pieces help the intricate designs they were looking for. The DMA has a permanent collection that includes a variety of art from around the globe, as well as multiple special exhibits throughout the year. Everyone is bound to find something that delights them and inspires conversation and wonder. Worth a visit!

Photo doesn't do the exquisite detail justice

The armor was intricately weaved together.

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Margo Jones Theatre

(3 reviews)

The Margo Jones Theatre / Magnolia Lounge is such a gem of a Performing Arts Theater, tucked away…read moreacross the street from the Old Mill Inn at Fair Park on the State Fair of Texas Fairgrounds! This beautiful little Art Deco Theatre is comfortably small and intimate. Hubby & I attended the critically acclaimed production of, "Hedwig and The Angry Inch" Friday night, 03/07/15, to see my daughters boyfriend, who is playing in "The Angry Inch" Rock Band. WOW......the band / music is amazing! Robert Rain, as Hedwig, and Jenine Galante, as Yitzhak, both give captivating performances! The story is sad, yet some parts are unexpectedly funny, as told by Hedwig Schmidt. The theatre was Rockin', the audience was singing and really involved in this play. Again, I really like this venue and hope to see more plays / productions here! The Margo Jones / Magnolia Lounge is truly a Dallas Icon, as was Margo Jones, herself! Per Wikipedia: ***Margo Jones (December 12, 1911 - July 24, 1955) , was an influential American stage director and producer best known for launching the American regional theater movement and for introducing the theater-in-the-round concept in Dallas, Texas. In 1947, she established the first regional professional company when she opened Theatre '47 in Dallas. Of the 85 plays Jones staged during her Dallas career, 57 were new, and one-third of those new plays had a continued life on stage, television and radio. Her theater-in-the-round concept requires no stage curtain, little scenery and allows the audience to sit on three sides of the stage. That concept was used by directors in later years for such well-known shows as the original stage production of Man of La Mancha, and all plays staged at the ANTA Washington Square Theatre (demolished in the late 1960s), including Arthur Miller's autobiographical play After the Fall (1964). ~Information provided by: Wikipedia.org http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margo_Jones *** Death of Margo Jones: On July 17th 1955, Jones invited friends over to a party. However, during the party an artist spilled red paint on the carpet, so she later brought professional cleaners to deal with it. They used carbon tetrachloride, a strong solvent commonly used in dry-cleaning processes at the time. Jones, satisfied with the cleaning, fell asleep into the night. Unfortunately, some carbon tetrachloride had been absorbed into the carpet and later evaporated, filling her home with toxic fumes. So she woke up dizzy; it was later discovered the gas had caused kidney failure. She was then found unconscious on the couch resting and she was rushed to hospital, but died 9 days later. According to her friends, she briefly regained consciousness and found out she was going to die, and made elaborate preparations for her burial, including asking her friends to dress her properly and grooming her for her funeral. She died July 26, 1955 at the age of 43, never realizing what killed her. In 1959, her theater was closed. **Information provided by : Wikipedia.org. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margo_Jones

This theatre is a small venue with many smaller theater groups performing. I love seeing things…read morehere. It's usual affordable, very creative, and a fun night with a live performance.

Meyerson Symphony Center

4.6

(80 reviews)

The Morton Meyerson Symphony Center is no stranger to the Dallas music scene. I, however have been…read morea complete stranger to the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center until Danny Elfman came and performed his music from his scores for Tim Burton films. What a great venue. The house acoustics are wonderful and the seats were comfortable enough to endure an almost three hour show! Honestly, the bathroom situation could be improved, because the lines were so long (even for the men's) that I really had just enough time at intermission to go there and back. It's a first world music venue with second world bathrooms. Also, I am not a tall guy, but airplanes have more legroom than the Morton Meyerson. I will give them an A+ on programming though, great show, especially to bridge a cross-generational audience! OK, I know Danny is 74 years old, but the bulk of his fans are much younger!

Box seats at the Meyerson Symphony was amazing. We watched Home Alone and I really didn't watch…read moremost of the movie because the orchestra was mesmerizing. Such amazing talent. Parking is always an issue in Dallas but we made into the parking garage....finally. You have to get some box seats to the Dallas symphony for you and a special someone/s.

Johnavich Studios

4.7

(7 reviews)

Johnathon was absolutely the best! We hosted a sip and paint this past weekend with Johnathon. He…read morewas so professional and hospitable. I love when we pay for a service and the vendor/company makes sure not only great service is delivered but an amazing experience as well! Thank you so much Johnathon for your patience, professionalism, hospitality, promptness and passion all while doing what you love.

I went her for a paint and sip party so this review is mostly of the event. The studio is pretty…read morecool and there is plenty of parking. When you enter the artist's work is hanging on the walls and they are pretty unique pieces. One of the cool things about his artwork is that some of the pieces have glitter in them ( you have to see them because they are hard to describe). The event itself was fun and BYOB. The artist walked us through the steps of painting but encouraged us to sort of do our own thing. It was an enjoyable event and I would definitely do another one at this studio.

The Jam Wows! -- THE. Party. Band.

When people talk about our wedding, our band is always the first thing they mention. They were one…read moreof best decisions we made. Everyone - young and old - was out on the dance floor. They had a great selection and excelled at all types of music. After their first break most of the wedding guests had ventured over to the bar, but when they started back up one of the singers walked over to the bar and brought people back to the dance floor. They were amazing, involving the crowd and keeping the energy level high the entire night. They were great to work with throughout the entire process. I couldn't recommend them more!

Buried Dreams

(2 reviews)

I've been in the Dallas creative space for a while, and there is NOTHING that compares to this in…read moreDallas.It's amazing space with so many use cases. Elle and Till have been fundamental for meeting other creatives in the Dallas Community. Buried Dreams really cultivated a community that is hard to find, with so many niche and professional artists from all the different backgrounds. It has one of the few cyclorama's available in Dallas, and as a sound engineer the studio space is excellent and well treated for mixing and mastering. I love the people and experiences I have met through Buried Dreams. Even if you aren't part of the membership, it's a great and cost sensitive space to rent out for events or high quality camera work as well, and many other spaces in Dallas don't compete with it.

The space feels like you've entered a world of its own. It's perfect for a wide range of creative…read moreprojects, from audio recording to high quality video production. What stood out to me most was how intentional they are about creating an open ended space that supports so many different forms of artistry. My experience was amazing because the atmosphere felt calming and genuinely sparked creativity. I've already been telling other creatives about everything the space has to offer. Will most definitely be back to create again.

Bruton Theatre

3.3

(4 reviews)

•$$$

Comfortable stadium style seating, in an intimate venue. I would suggest an update to the…read morebathrooms, but otherwise the experience is always pleasant. The ushers are helpful and the drink lines are manageable. Parking is ample, within walking distance although pricey (like most venues).

Nice venue. I will be back for another concert if the opportunity arises. My only recommendation…read morewould be more service for the drink lines as there were 4 lines and each wait time was substantial per the service time it took to get ppl waited on.

Stagedoor Dance Centre

4.9

(16 reviews)

There are not enough words to express how amazing this studio is. From the staff who love every…read morechild like their own and are amazing at what they do....to the amazing family atmosphere that the studio has. We truly are one big family. My daughters have learned so much here and we could not imagine being anywhere else.

Kiddos love it there!!! The teachers are super friendly and genuinely care for the kids. The…read moredirector, Ms. Sarah is super responsive and helpful. We've been there for 3 years and wouldn't dream of being anywhere else! SDC is the place to be!

Ballet Academy of Texas

3.8

(9 reviews)

Incredible staff, wonderful school! This school deeply cares about each student. This school…read morefocuses on strong technique and performance. This school is more than just a studio; it is like a family.

Incredible staff. Wonderful school. My son loves this place, and looks forward to class with his…read morepeers and instructors every week.

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