Guide to the Cedars Open Studios Tour
Cedars Open Studios Tour is an annual one-day, self-guided art tour through the historic Cedars neighborhood of Dallas, TX. For over two decades, the Cedars Artists have opened their studios, galleries, and creative spaces, giving the public a chance to connect with artists where they live and create.
Visitors can explore unique spaces, discover original art, watch live demos and performances, and take part in one of the most vibrant creative celebrations in the city.
Event Details | Digital Map
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 11 AM – 6 PM | Closing Show 6:30 PM – 8 PM at Four Corners Brewing Co.
Where: The Cedars, just south of Downtown Dallas
Cost: FREE to attend
Getting Around: Free neighborhood transportation
Getting Around
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Pick up a Commemorative Tour Booklet with Map.
Link to Digital Map from this page or scan the QR code from your mobile device.
Look for the Cedars Open Studios Banners and numbered STOP Yard Signs at participating locations.
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Look for the nearest pick up location on the map.
Hours of operation 11:00am-7:00pm.
*No transportation available after 7:00pm.
To schedule a ride, text 469-367-9060 with the following information
Your Name
# of passengers
Pick up location # and drop off location #
During peak times, if your text does not go through, please wait at a shuttle stop. Carts will pick up passengers as available.
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Free parking is available at several locations noted on the printed map. The Free Shuttle Service can get you around more efficiently. If you prefer driving around, consider carpooling to maximize space near busy stops.
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Join Bike Friendly Cedars for a guided ride. Meet at 1510 McKee Street at 10:30 AM to tour the neighborhood on two wheels.
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Dress comfortably. While transportation is provided, there will still be lots of walking.
Bring cash or cards—most artists accept both.
Tag your photos with #CedarsOpenStudios to share the love!
Visit any of the Information Booths if you need help or directions.
Peruse the 2025 Cedars Open Studios Tour Artists & Entertainment listings below to get a feel for where you’d like to start the day.
Commemorative Tour Book with map available at participating studios, sponsor locations, or at any info booth the day of the tour. Each stop is numbered making it easy to plot your course.
Look for the Bright Green Tour Signage
Big Cedars Open Studios Banners
Tour STOP signs in front of of participating locations
Feather Banners at Transportation pick-up locations
Bites & Brews
Need a break or a bite?
Fuel your day the local way by visiting participating Sponsor eateries for snacks, sips, and well-earned breaks. From coffee and cold drinks, to lunch and craft brews, these neighborhood favorites have everything you need to recharge.
Cedars Artists
Something for Everyone
Artists on the Cedars Open Studios Tour display works in an incredible variety of artistic mediums. Encounter everything from traditional oil painting, watercolor, and drawing to contemporary sculpture, ceramics, mixed media. Find photographers capturing bold urban moments, fiber artists weaving color and texture, and printmakers using age-old techniques to tell modern stories.
In addition, there are public mural, sculpture parks and experimental installations that blur the line between art and experience.
Whether a casual browser or a seasoned collector, the range of mediums and subject matter ensures there's something to fit every space and style.
Hakeem Adewumi
Ray Albarez
Marcello Andres
Mike Arrega
Alvaro Arroliga
Kenneth Avery
Jeffrey Ayala
James Bauer
Harrison Blake
Victoria Brill
Mickey Bruce
Andrew Bukowski
Ken Casio
Purva Chawla
Jennifer Christy
Raplh Cooper
Katherine Covarrubias
Monica Cowsert
Ken Craft
Eliana Davila
Mcat Davis
David Day
Sindhura Deevakonda
Alec DeJesus
Joseph Doornek
Stephanie Drenka
Lisa Ehrich
Grumpy Elf
Maria Esswein
Michelle Fernandez
Arthur Fields
Lauren Fleniken
Rick Fontenot
Sam Fuller
Jordan Funk
Marianne Gargour
Jen Gassiraro
Tyler Germaine
Eric Grasham
Morgan Grasham
Mariell Guzman
Andie Hamilton
R. Jane Hardin
J. Blake Harris
Clay Hayner
Erica Horton
Anthony Huang
Walter Johnson Jr.
Matthew Jones
Felicia Jordan-Jones
Ra Kazadi
Aileen Khuu
Heidi Kidd
Joshua King
Mari Hildalgo King
Prasanna Kottakota
Gaurii S Kumaar
Destin LaGrone
DJ Love
Pascale M Pryor
Kev’Ron Madden
Mikki Mallow
Madison Mask
Rich Maxwell
Claudia Maysen
Marian Mekhail
Eliana Miranda
Jennifer Morgan
Lori Morrell Whitaker
Bao Nghi Ngo
Reyon Nurse
Chelsea Page
Kim Petty
Mari Pohlman
Giraud Polite
Arthur Porter
Melia Pottery
Scotty Pulley
Tony Rail
Karla Ramirez-Santin
Darryl Ratcliff
Anna Redman
Nietta Reynolds
Fred Rosett
Zad Roumaya
RR Pottery
Tim Ruthledge
Albert Scherbarth
David Schulze
Signal Hill Productions
Xay Sitarzewski
Manuel Somarriba
Julia Strait
Randall Strait
Michael Sutton
Carroll Swenson-Roberts
That They May
Sarah Theobald-Hall
Robert Tillman
Darin Triplett
Chukwudi Ukonne
Tara Rochette Valure
Jose Vaszques
Pamela Ventouras
Sean Von Merveldt
Kat Warwick
Leigh Ann Williams Hickey
Adeline Woods
Lesli Wortham
Demos, Perfomances, Make-and-Takes, & Music
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Avy's Sunshine Tribe
FAMILY MAKE-AND-TAKE CRAFTS
Join Avy’s Sunshine Tribe at City Park for joyful make-and-take stations where kids and adults craft keepsakes in honor of loved ones. Learn more about efforts to raise donations for community playground.
1515 S. Harwood Street | Stop #25
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Cedars Art House
DOODLE BOOTH
Get a one-of-a-kind caricature keepsake portrait by Jennifer and Saul Torres.
1712 Gould Street. | Stop #14
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The Cedars Sage
AND HER TELLING TYPEWRITER
Share a truth, and in return, the Sage will type out a personalized fortune on her magical vintage typewriter—one you can take with you as a keepsake from the day. Step up, speak your truth, and dare to hear your future!
1708 Gould Street | STOP #13
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The Cedars Union
PRINTMAKING DEMOS
Join Manager of Programming, Taylor Gibson during this all-day printing session. Check out their printmaking facilities, leave with a hand carved linocut print, and learn a bit about the printmaking process!
1219 S. Ervay Street | STOP #21
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Dallas Designing Dreams
INSTRUCIVE DEMOS
See how creativity is used to empower youth and adults alike by transforming raw materials into inspired works of art. Watch live demonstrations in sewing, leatherwork, product design and more.
1409 Bothmam Jean Blvd. | STOP #2
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Firefly Metal Works
MAKE-AND-TAKE SCULPTURE
Join Kat Warwick for a unique, hands-on stone carving experience! Shape your own tiny heart from Texas-quarried limestone. Great to keep or give as gifts! Participation fee: $20.
1507 Sullivan Drive | STOP #27
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Harmony Bank
KIDS COLORING STATION
Make and take activities.
1900 S. Ervay | STOP #30 -
parmadesign
LEAF ART MAKE-AND-TAKE
Make Your Own Leaf Art!. Perfect for even the littlest artists — Start with a leaf, add acorns and found treasures to make them come to life. Easy, eco-friendly, and full of imagination!
1712 S. Akard Street | STOP #10
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Rule Six Studio
LIVE DEMO
Artists make cool stuff. See how they do it.
2527 King Street | STOP #31 -
Tin Ranch Studios
PLEIN AIR PAINTING DEMOS
See live demos of various painting techniques by artists Heidi Kidd and David Schulze.
1419 Griffin Street West | STOP #20 -
DJ Love
SOUTH SIDE ON LAMAR ARTIST QUARTERS 2PM-5PM
DJ Love spins an all-vinyl set packed with classic house, hip-hop, and breakbeat grooves. Feel the energy, the scratches, and the old-school vibe that keeps you dancing all day long!1409 Bothmam Jean Blvd. | STOP #2
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Opening Bell Coffee
OPEN MIC 4PM-6PM
Enjoy a special edition of the legendary Open Mic! Sip local coffee, unwind, and enjoy live acoustic performances from emerging Dallas talent in this cozy neighborhood favorite coffee shop.
1409 Bothmam Jean Blvd. | STOP #5
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Tiny Porch Live
AT FULL CITY ROOSTER 10AM-3PM
Tiny Porch will be playing live on the patio space—think mellow acoustic vibes, great coffee, and art all around. Come sip, listen, and soak in the creative energy of the Cedars neighborhood.
1810 S. Akard Street | STOP #9
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More Live Music
• AUTONOMOUS SOCIETY
• NOSTALGIA STUDIO
Additional info coming soon!
23rd Annual Cedars Open Studios Tour ~ Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, November 22 | 11 AM - 6 PM
| Time | Around the Neighborhood | Cedars Art House | Four Corners Brewing Co. | Full City Rooster Tiny Porch | Opening Bell Coffee | South Side on Lamar |
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| 10:00 AM | 10:30AM: Cedars Bike Tour departs from 1510 McKee St |
Acoustic Adventures with Pat Bywaters & Jim Echols |
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| 11:00 AM | The Cedars Sage | Dorian Marsh | ||||
| 12:00 PM | The Cedars Sage | Lemon Tech | ||||
| 1:00 PM | The Cedars Sage | Will Kniffen | ||||
| 2:00 PM | The Cedars Sage | Holland K. Smith | 2PM–5PM: DJ Love | |||
| 3:00 PM | The Cedars Sage | Mike Hyry | DJ Love | |||
| 4:00 PM | The Cedars Sage | 4PM–6PM: Open Mic | DJ Love | |||
| 5:00 PM | The Cedars Sage | Open Mic | ||||
| 6:00 PM | 6:30–8PM: Closing Celebration | |||||
| 7:00 PM | Closing Celebration | |||||
| 8:00 PM | Closing Celebration |
Introducing Zip Art!: Color Your Journey – a creative twist on a tour favorite!
Cedars Open Studios has partnered with The Cedars Union to bring you the first-ever interactive Zip Art! Project
Patrons who have attended previous tours may remember the Bingo Quest, where visitors collected stamps at sponsor locations to earn free drinks and prizes at the closing celebration. This year, the tradition evolves to give every attendee the chance to flex your creativity and become an artist for the day.
As you explore the tour, look for the twelve Zip Art! stations at participating sponsor locations. (See MAP for details)
Use the provided paper and crayons to make colorful impressions from the textured plates. Each one is a unique piece that will come together to create a complete image!
Create at least FIVE (5) layers and present your qualifying sheet at the Closing Celebration at Four Corners Brewing Co. to receive one (1) FREE Beer (21+) ~ then toast to your creativity!
Participants with qualifying sheets will also be entered for a chance to win a $25 Four Corners Brewing Co. Gift Card, exclusive Cedars Open Studios Tour Merch and more!
What happens if you don’t get a chance to complete your Zip Art! during the Tour?
Don’t worry! AlL 12 plates will be available to complete your Zip Art! masterpiece at the Closing Celebration.
A special THANKS to The Cedars Union for contributing their time, resources and expertise to make this project happen!
*MUST COMPLETE FIVE (5) PLATES to be eligible for FREE BEER and Give-aways. | MUST BE 21+. | Must be present to win.
Closing Celebration Sponsored by Four Corners Brewing Co. & Harmony Bank
Celebrate at the Official Cedars Open Studios Closing Show!
Wrap up your day of art and exploration with good vibes, great company, and live music by Justin Cashion at Four Corners Brewing Co. from 6:30 PM–8 PM.
Enjoy a FREE drink (if you visited and completed the required number of stops on the Art Zip! ), groove to the tunes, and finish any remaining layers of your souvenir art project — all 12 Art Plates will be available to complete your masterpiece.
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