Downtown Front and Center

Front Street between Center and Mesquite Streets in Downtown Arlington, TX will be transformed into a vibrant streetscape and the adjacent vacant city-owned lot will become a park for one day, April 28, 2012 from 11 am - 3 pm.

Masters Students from the School of Urban and Public Affairs and School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington are partnering to create a unique economic development opportunity in the heart of downtown Arlington. Downtown Front and Center is a temporary “better block” and park installation inspired by previous projects in Oak Cliff and downtown Dallas. It will bring together local businesses, community organizations, and UTA students, and demonstrate how a currently underutilized space can develop into something that gives back to the community. It will help participants and visitors realize the potential of downtown Arlington.

Local businesses, arts groups and artists will be there in addition to food and music. There will even be a pop up dog park. So come out and enjoy the fun. While you are there you can even stroll just down the block to the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market.

Welcome to 817ArtsAlliance

After cosponsoring a successful arts, crafts and vintage show last December, 817ArtsAlliance LLC is ready to make a bigger contribution to promoting the arts in and around the 817 area code. The goal of this site is to be a curator and compiler of information on the arts in the area so that you can find and engage with the arts happenings that interest you.

If you are an artist looking for a group or guild to join, competitions to enter or events to sell your creations or perform your craft at, you will find listings here. If you are interested in developing your talents, many listed organizations offer educational opportunities. If you are interested in seeing, hearing, shopping or otherwise enjoying the arts in the 817 area you will find listings for museums, galleries, musical venues, theaters, etc.

Your submissions of Arts Community happenings in and around the 817 area code that are not currently on this site are encouraged and appreciated. Please use the form on the "submissions" tab to submit this information. If you have any questions, please use the form under the "contact" tab. Subscribe to the 817ArtsAlliance newsletter to receive information about events that 817ArtsAlliance cosponsors or otherwise participates in. Like 817ArtsAlliance on facebook and check back regularly with this site when you are trying to locate information about the Arts Community in and around the 817 area code.