ArtsBridge — Powered by Toyota

ArtsBridge – Powered by Toyota connects West Dallas residents with cultural experiences, both within their community and at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

About the program

Building on the company’s engagement in West Dallas, ArtsBridge is supported by a grant from Toyota.

To best serve the vibrant West Dallas community, ArtsBridge programs are created with input from local groups and leaders.

ArtsBridge community partners include Anita Martinez Recreation Center, Wesley-Rankin Community Center, Mattie Nash-Myrtle Davis Recreation Center, Jaycee Zaragoza Recreation Center, Boys & Girls Club West Dallas, West Dallas Multipurpose Center, Jesús Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard, L.G. Pinkston High School, YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, Voice of Hope Ministries, Dallas College West Dallas Center, West Dallas Chamber of Commerce, W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, and LBU Community Clinic. Spanish-language broadcaster Univision 23 Dallas is the official broadcast media partner for ArtsBridge.

Thanks to the generosity of the Eugene McDermott Foundation and BMO Harris, ArtsBridge is expanding to South Dallas.

Watch: Grammy winner shares her story — and her voice

Renowned Mexican singer Aida Cuevas shared her story, and her band Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán led a musical master class, culminating in a performance by the award-winning artists as part of ArtsBridge — Powered by Toyota.

Watch: Students explore Latino music and dance

Our end-of-summer Baila offered kids the opportunity to dance the day away to the tunes of Havana NRG with guidance from members of the Alpha Midway Dance Studio Dallas. The event was made possible by ArtsBridge — Powered by Toyota.

Watch: Senior Citizen Dance Workshops

The AT&T Performing Arts Center recently hosted Senior Citizen Dance Workshops at West Dallas Multipurpose Center, Jubilee Park & Community Center, and Eloise Lundy Recreation Center through the Center’s ArtsBridge — Powered by Toyota and ArtsBridge — South Dallas community programs.

Watch: Brass & Jazz in the Park 2024 Recap

Louisiana food trucks and a spirited New Orleans second line brought a true Big Easy party to Mattie Nash-Myrtle Davis Park. Featuring live jazz, New Orleans brass bands, jazz dance, Black Mardi Gras Indians, family art activities, and a lively BIPOC Vendor Market— Brass & Jazz in the Park 2024 was a day full of joy, culture, and community!  The celebration was curated by The Original BuckShop.