Dallas is kicking off its 11th annual Dallas Arts Month (DAM) with a cultural bang, folks. For all you art enthusiasts out there, this is the time to dig in and appreciate the myriad of artists and cultural organizations sprinkling their creative magic across the city. There's an eclectic mix on the platter this April, and whether you're into concerts, plays, exhibitions, or other zestful experiences, the city's vibrant institutions have got something in store for everyone, according to the City of Dallas.

Meanwhile, the DAM celebration doesn't forget the importance of inclusivity. April, also known as Autism Acceptance Month, is making waves with a roster of sensory-friendly cultural art experiences. By paving the way for folks with sensory sensitivities, Dallas is on a mission to make sure "the arts are for everybody," as per the City of Dallas. Celebrating diversity and accessibility, these events are listed out to ensure that creative learning and activity are more than just a phrase - they're a tangible, joyous reality for all walks of life.

Art groups looking to snag some of that sweet, sweet funding, take note: Dallas Office of Arts & Culture is flinging open the doors for applications to the Cultural Organizations Program (COP) for the fiscal year 2024-25. If you're an established Dallas-based non-profit arts and culture organization, prepping for a variety of cultural programs that benefit the good people of Dallas and its visitors, this is your cue. 

And for an event that promises to be out of this world, mark your calendars for the Annular Solar Eclipse celebrations on April 8, 2024. The cosmic shindig includes a Pinhole Camera Workshop with Nitishia Johnson and blasts off with live music from DJ Christy Ray and Sin Razón, not to mention some cool art activities for all the family. Solar glasses will be provided by the Bath House Cultural Center, but only while supplies last, of course.

So, grab your calendars and prep your pens. Whether you're laughing it up with Tony Hinchcliffe at the Majestic Theatre or getting entranced by the "Sonata" at Moody Performance Hall, the Office of Arts & Culture has stacked up a full menu of events to keep Dallas abuzz. And culture vultures with a soft spot for photography or traditional Cartonería, check out the exhibitions at the South Dallas and Oak Cliff Cultural Centers, respectively. It's a heavy dose of culture with enough variety to make your head spin, and it's all going down in Dallas this April.