Arts


The Dallas Park and Recreation Department offers a variety of art programs. From performing arts such as dance and acting,  to crafts such as painting and quilting;  we offer something for all interests and abilities. To find a class that interests you, click here to enter your keyword search topic or check out the tabs below for locations.

Program Benefits
Those who are involved in fine arts or performing arts programs often have a higher level of self-esteem, improved learning skills such as memory and concentration skills, enhanced social skills, and increased creativity.
Instructors wanted!
We are always looking for new and exciting classes to offer the community. If you have a special talent in the arts and would like to teach at one of our facilities let us know by filling out the Contract Fee Instructor form!
  1. Art
  2. Performing Arts
Our art classes cover various mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpting, ceramics, photography, scrapbooking, and more. Students will be introduced to different types of materials, techniques, concepts and processes essential in understanding art. Contact a center below to find out details about the art programs offered at their center: 
 
Locations: (various art classes offered at the locations below)
Arlington Park Recreation Center
Churchill Recreation Center
Eloise Lundy Recreation Center
Exline Recreation Center
Fireside Recreation Center 
Fruitdale Recreation Center
Grauwyler Recreation Center
Harry Stone Recreation Center
John C Phelps Recreation Center
KB Polk Recreation Center
Kidd Springs Recreation Center
Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
Lake Highlands Recreation Center
Larry Johnson Recreation Center
Marcus Recreation Center 
Nash Davis Recreation Center
Ridgewood Recreation Center
Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center