The Oak Cliff Cultural Center invites you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable lineup of exhibitions, workshops, and cultural programming that speaks to the soul of our vibrant community.
Wellness Series: Music & Relaxation – A music-centered space to slow down and recharge
Wednesdays
July 30 – August 27 (July 30, August 6, 13, 20, and 27) at 6:30-7:30 PM
Take a breather and vibe with musical artist and board-certified music therapist Kamica King, MA, MT-BC in this refreshing live music-infused wellness series. Explore music-assisted practices for self-care including gentle movement, deep breathing, mindfulness, creative arts, and other restorative techniques, while learning how music can further support your well-being.
EXHIBITIONS
Chantal Lesley
As I Lay It All To Rest
August 1 – September 12, 2025
We carry so much within us: memories, regrets, unspoken words, and lingering ghosts that echo in the quiet hours of the night. As I Lay It All to Rest is an excavation of these restless thoughts, an exploration of what it means to release, to surrender, and to live with the weight of what cannot be undone.
Chantal Lesley (she/her) is an artist based in Austin, TX. As a multicultural, first-generation American born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley along the U.S./Mexico border, Lesley’s work is deeply informed by her experience of being stretched between four cultures. The daughter of Peruvian and German immigrants, she explores themes of identity, belonging, and contemporary social and political issues through her art.
SCREENING
AT THE PAN-AFRICAN CONNECTION
Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Texas Theatre
Join the Oak Cliff Cultural Center (OC3) at the Texas Theatre for a screening of At the Pan-African Connection (2025) on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM (doors at 4:00 PM). This presentation of the film is open to the public.
As socio economic progress stalls in Black America, filmmaker, Anthony Asota, searches for answers at a local Black bookstore in Dallas. Can his community’s struggles be overcome, or did the unity and equity they seek die with their past decades?
Immediately following the showing, Jerry Hawkins, Founder of The Hawkins Archives and Works, will moderate a panel discussion with Akwete Tyehimba, CEO/Owner of Pan-African Connection, Marilyn Clark, Founder of Black Cinematheque, and Patrick Washington, Board Chair of Dallas Weekly.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
OPEN CALL
Coming to the Multi-Purpose Studio
OC3 is a free and accessible cultural center offering a rich variety of artistic experiences. Most exhibitions and programs are free to the public, located at 223 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, and open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 PM to 6 PM.
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