Coming Up at The CU

CU is proud to host and sponser kNOwBOX dance in The Boedeker!   Join the global kNOwBOX dance Film Festival (NBFF) for its 7th edition: Bodies in Motion — A Dance Film Celebration, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at The Cedars Union, The Boedeker Building, in Dallas. Experience an immersive fusion of live performance, film, installation, and conversation. Afternoon Block ...

CU Membership Required   Wanna get the most out of your membership? Join CU staff as they walk you through how to safely operate the woodworking equipment in the shared workspace. This orientation is required in order to use the CU woodshop. Following the course, you'll gain 24/7 access to the space and the ability to grow your practice with ...

Open to the Public   For this lecture and Q&A session, we will be joined by photographer and artist, Inyang Essien. Drawing on her career experience in social media management, her background as a working artist, and her current role as Digital Content Specialist for the City of Dallas, Inyang will cover the basics of how to best manage your ...

Open to the public   Join The Cedars Union and Cohort 5 member MCat Davis for a plein air drawing session at Klyde Warren Park. This laid-back group drawing excursion will focus on rendering the landscape and architecture of downtown Dallas. All levels welcome with some supplies provided but we encourage you to bring any preferred dry media!

CU Membership Required   Need professional documentation of your artwork? Stop by The CU and have Sonny Martinez (Cohort 4 alum) professionally document your work. Cameras, lighting, and backdrops will be set up—just bring your artwork! Artists may bring 1–2 pieces for documentation, with edited images emailed the following week. Each work will be photographed with an overall image and at least ...

Mark Your Calendar! On Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 AM to 6 PM, the historic Cedars neighborhood comes alive for the annual Cedars Open Studios Tour — a beloved tradition for more than two decades! Wander through artists’ studios, galleries, businesses, and creative spaces, and experience the vibrant work of over 150 Cedars artists, along with live music and ...

During Cedars Open Studios!   Curated by The Cedars Union curatorial committee, this collection of works by active CU members comprises a collection of works in a wide spanning variety of media. Join us in the historic Boedeker building to see what our members are up to!   Artists: Aileen Khuu, Catharine Johnson, Eliana Miranda, Claudia Maysen, Dakari Butler, Cristina Ayala, ...