The Oak Cliff Assembly

Name: The Oak Cliff Assembly
Address: 919 Morrell Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75203, US
Telephone: +19723465960

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We are in the process of preserving this beautiful lighthouse church at 919 Morrell Avenue in Oak Cliff. Our dreams are big for this property!

It totals 15,000 sq. ft with two courtyards and multiple buildings! Future office/studio space, event venue.

11/11/2023

TOMORROW 1-5PM: our first pop-up event in the lighthouse tower. Swipe for details 👁️👁️ .cerda

11/10/2023

Activate these spaces! 🌟 Our studio is available for hourly or long-term lease. Ideal for rehearsal space, photography shoots and beyond.

Learn more via email or DM: [email protected].

11/08/2023

Love seeing people in the community come alive in the space!

11/07/2023

Dreaming and scheming on how to make this space activated with some of the sweetest minds. ✨💌👁️👁️

10/13/2023

Had the opportunity to hear the heart behind ’s work!

Thank you for having us , , — it was truly an inspiring experience. 💌

Go check out his exhibit with until November 26th.

“Jammie Holmes is a self-taught painter from Thibodaux, Louisiana, whose work tells the story of contemporary life for many black families in the Deep South. Through portraiture and tableaux, Holmes depicts stories of the celebrations and struggles of everyday life, with particular attention paid to a profound sense of place. Growing up 20 minutes from the Mississippi River, Holmes was surrounded by the social and economic consequences of America’s dark past, situated within a deep pocket of the Sun Belt, where reminders of slavery exist alongside labor union conflicts that have fluctuated in intensity since the Thibodaux Massacre of 1887. His work is a counterpoint to the romantic mythology of Louisiana as a hub of charming hospitality, an idea that has perpetuated in order to hide the deep scars of poverty and racism that have structured life in the state for centuries.

Despite the circumstances of its setting, Holmes’ work is characterized by the moments he captures where family, ritual, and tradition are celebrated. His presentation of simple moments of togetherness and joy within the black population that nurtures the culture of Louisiana has made him an advocate for this community. Holmes’ paintings fall somewhere between realistic depiction and raw abstraction, incorporating text, symbols, and objects rendered in an uncut style that mirrors a short transition from memory to canvas. He often references photographs from home, but also draws heavily on his own recollection of moments and scenes and works quickly to translate his emotions to paint.”

10/12/2023

We have some exciting events coming up…. AND just updated the website 👀🌱

We are ironing out the details on an event hosted by in partnership with 🤩✨💌

CIMA is an organization that centralizes events on the exposure of minority artists.

Get ready to mark your calendars!

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10/11/2023

.oakcliff and are en route to open next year 👀

Apprentice is founded on the belief that community and creativity go hand in hand. One part community work space, one part coffee shop, Apprentice will serve as a hub for the literary community in Dallas by providing affordable coworking, free education programs, and the first coffee shop in East Oak Cliff. Apprentice will be located at the historic Oak Cliff Assembly building, just a stones throw from the Dallas Zoo. Our coffee shop will operated in partnership with Peaberry Coffee, a local family owned business, with profits supporting our programming.

As a nonprofit (501c3 status pending) our goal is to promote inclusion in the literary arts, grow a literary community, and produce the next generation of Dallas creatives. Coming early 2024.

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10/10/2023

Counting down the days until .oakcliff & move-in 🤩🎨☕️🫂

Swipe to learn more about what Apprentice Inc. has to offer!

10/10/2023

Counting down the days until .oakcliff & move-in 🤩🎨☕️🫂

Swipe to learn more about what Apprentice Inc. has to offer!

10/09/2023

Time is weird. ONE YEAR AGO we had our 2nd Art Walk. 💌

We’re dreaming of the 4th 🥹✨🎨

10/06/2023

Just expect random moments from the Art Walk here and there 😮‍💨✨🌷

We are in the midst of the final stage of construction at the Oak Cliff Assembly! We are so excited to close the chapter of construction and really open the doors to the public.

Don’t forget to keep up with .oakcliff — learn more about Apprentice making the OCA home! (link in bio)

📷 & captured the event so beautifully!

10/05/2023

More of the faces behind the art work 😮‍💨🎨✨🌱

10/04/2023

The Art Walk wouldn’t be what it is without the community that comes together for it!

🌷 We are so grateful for and for always partnering with us for incredible interactive pieces alongside their own unique work.

👻 was able to join us again! They tattooed over 50 people. Check out their new location coming soon to the area!

🎨 Live art work w/ , +

🫂 Of course all 110 artists who trusted us to curate their work — don’t forget to show them some love. Artists directory available (link in bio)

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10/02/2023

We love opening the doors for the Art Walk! 🥺💌✨

We just posted the Artist Directory on our website! LINK IN BIO.

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09/30/2023

Here are some of the artists from this years Art Walk 🥹✨💌🎨

09/23/2023

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎨✨🥺💌 Did you know that 33% of the artists in this years Art Walk have never shown their work in a gallery before?

It’s stories like this that feed the fire of the Art Walk. Thank you

It’s an honor to hold space for such an incredible creative community in Oak Cliff. We hope that tonight you meet new friends and that you walk away with your hearts and bellies full!

Don’t forget to get your tickets via Eventbrite 😉

📍919 Morrell Ave.
Dallas, TX

🚕 carpool, uber or ride the DART red line

🌷Most the the art work is available for purchase. Each artist card has a QR code that you can scan to directly purchase and plan pick-up with the artist!

SEE YOU SOON🤩

09/20/2023

We are busy curating for THIS SATURDAY! Did you get your ticket?? (link in bio)

09/16/2023

We encourage you to carpool or take advantage of the DART red line to get to the Art Walk this year! 🎨🚕

09/12/2023

perspective of last years October Art Walk🥺💌✨

09/11/2023

We’ve partnered with Celestino Mauricio Soto jr. Elementary and .es.ser.artstudio for this years Art Walk!

There were around 100 4th and 5th graders, ages 9-11, that contributed to the piece. 🥺

🎨SEPTEMBER 23RD, 3-7PM
🎟️ LINK IN BIO

We can’t wait for you all to see it 🥹💌✨

09/09/2023

Feels like a good day to pencil this into your calendar 😉

09/06/2023

Meet Tonesha Winters! She runs all the bookings for the main space with

Tonesha has a rich history in the creative world of Dallas. From managing her own radio show and partnering with groups like TMZ to organizing countless events for UAC and serving her local community. She’s a real gem. We’re so happy to know her!💌✨

If you’re interested in learning more about Urban Arts Center or how to book the event space: [email protected]

Thank you for all you do 🌷

09/01/2023

People have began moving in!!! Today Elaysia is seasoning her space with her first shot 😩✨💌

We can’t wait to share more about the creatives, small businesses and groups that have chosen the OCA as their home away from home 🥹✨

08/22/2023

Sneak peak of couple photography pieces in the Art Walk on September 23rd 🥹💌✨🌷

•There will be over 110 local artist showcasing their work — anywhere from sculptures + personal style to paint and textiles.

•Purchase your tickets beforehand to skip the line, link in bio.

•The Art Walk is an inclusive event that provides a space for local artists to showcase their work in a non-traditional setting without the weight of gallery fees + cost

Come and celebrate local art w/ us!

08/22/2023

Sneak peek of one of the photography submissions for our upcoming Art Walk! Ricardo high key brought us to tears with this one.

Hope you can all make it out September 23rd! (Link in bio)

08/21/2023

Look out for these bad boys around Dallas! 👀💌

Get tickets early & beat the line day of. (Link in bio)

08/19/2023

Did you get your ticket to the Art Walk??? 👀✨💌

Keep your eye out for these posters through the City!

08/19/2023

Did you snag your tickets for the Art Walk? 👀✨ (link in bio)

08/17/2023

🚨Starting ~tomorrow~ with 🚨 (you will not want to miss this experience)

“with what we have left is an exploration of how we can communicate with, and connect to, those around us even when we do not have all the resources to do so easily, effectively, or entirely.
during the show the performer, with your help, will do their best to share their story, complete the tasks asked of them, and connect to the folx in the room based on the container(s) that the ensemble devises and prepares for them. things may/will be confusing, unexpected, emotional, or anything else - everything will always/already be changing from moment to moment, and night to night. we're asking/learning/forgetting/remembering how we work together, how we give and receive, and what exactly it takes to understand one another. less of a performance, more of an experience - experiment - existence. are you willing to meet us there?

EVERY NIGHT FEATURES DIFFERENT STORIES FROM DIFFERENT PERFORMERS:

✨Thursday, August 17th will by performed by Quinn Coffman

✨Friday, August 18th will be performed by William Acker

✨Saturday, August 19th will be performed by Colby Calhoun

this is an embodied practice of (mis)communication and (mis)understanding. an attempt at being seen, being heard, being known.
a very good time.”

Follow the link in bio. See y’all there! 🥹💐

08/14/2023

Set a reminder for this years Art Walk! 🎨✨🎉

We are stoked to announce the Art Walk at the Oak Cliff Assembly is back. There will be over 100 local artist showcasing their work this year. From sculptures to canvas work to live art, you will experience it all at this years Art Walk. Last year, we allowed people into the space before any real restoration was done. We officially have HVAC, electricity and updated interiors through-out. Come see it for yourself!

📍 919 Morrell Ave. Dallas, TX 75203

🗓️ Saturday, September 23rd

⏰ 3-7 PM

🌷The Art Walk is an inclusive event that provides a platform for local artists to showcase their work in a nontraditionalsetting and without the weight of gallery cost

🛠️ We wanted an opportunity to share the restoration the property with the community, what better way at than through local art?

🍻 Try out &

🥪 Food w/

✨thank you for always capturing the beauty of the community and event

💌 [email protected]

Address

919 Morrell Avenue
Dallas, TX
75203

Telephone

+19723465960

Website

http://www.theoakcliffassembly.com/

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