More than 100 artists will throw open their studio doors in Dallas's Cedars neighborhood on Saturday, November 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., as the Cedars Open Studios Tour returns for its 24th year. The free, self-guided event winds through studios, galleries, businesses and public spaces just south of downtown, with complimentary transportation shuttling visitors between stops and a closing reception capping off the day.
According to CultureMap Dallas, the tour has operated for over two decades and stands as Dallas-Fort Worth's largest open studio art event, showcasing exhibits and demonstrations across the neighborhood. This year's tour is dedicated to the memory of Albert Scherbarth, described as a founding member who died in February at age 70, according to allevents.in. His piece “Ginko Bright” has been named the 2026 featured art for the tour, per the same listing.
Free Rides and a Self-Guided Route
Visitors won't need to worry about parking headaches between every stop: the event offers complimentary e-cart service throughout the day, per allevents.in's event details. The tour's organizers also note on their site that attendees can enjoy complimentary neighborhood transportation or join Bike Friendly Cedars for a pedal-powered group ride, though specific timing for that ride wasn't detailed. Admission remains free and open to the public, continuing a tradition organizers say happens every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in the historic Cedars neighborhood.
Listed stops for this year's tour include Tin Ranch Studios, Rule Six Studios, Cedars Union and South Side on Lamar, among others, per allevents.in's rundown. The format mirrors last year's 23rd annual tour, which ran Saturday, November 22, 2025, also from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and showcased the work of over 100 Cedars artists, according to Cedars Open Studios' own event archive.
A Neighborhood Tradition With a Reception Finish
Just as in 2025, when studio tours were followed by a closing reception at 6 p.m., this year's event is expected to wrap with a similar gathering once the self-guided touring concludes. The tour's consistent scale, over 100 participating artists year after year, has helped cement its reputation as the region's largest open studio event, per organizers.
As with any outdoor, multi-site event, organizers note it remains subject to change due to weather or other concerns, and attendees are encouraged to check with Cedars Open Studios to confirm the event is taking place as scheduled before heading out on November 21.
