The Dallas Museum of Art began exhibiting works by modern Latin American artists in 1933. Since that time, the DMA has presented 45 exhibitions, the most recent being Fine Lands in 2018.
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Welcome to Dallas, where the Latino influence can be seen everywhere you go, from world-renowned museums and trendy restaurants to vibrant events.
Latino Dallas is a melting pot of representation from across the Americas – residents from all Spanish-speaking countries call Dallas home! The largest group are native-born Mexican-Americans followed by Mexican immigrants. Additionally, you will find descendants and immigrants from Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, Cuba, Venezuela and many other Spanish-speaking countries.
We are rich in diversity of cultural heritages and you can experience and learn more about these traditions by visiting one of our cultural venues or eating at one of our many award-winning restaurants. From street vendors and food trucks to fine dining or visiting an exhibit or watching a show at the Latino Cultural Center, Cara Mia Theatre or Teatro Dallas, we have it all!
Oak Cliff is at the heart of the Mexican American and Mexican immigrant communities. Pleasant Grove is another neighborhood with a heavy Mexican American and Mexican-origin population. In other neighborhoods of Dallas, there is a diverse mix of individuals and families from other countries in the Americas. Just about anywhere you go in Dallas, you will find the Latino presence!
So, for those wanting to experience Latino Dallas while visiting us, welcome! ¡Bienvenidos!
Words by Diana Flores, Vice President of Organizational Development, Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual nationwide celebration in the United States runs from September 15th to October 15th. It is a time to acknowledge and honor the contributions, history, and diverse culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Throughout the month, various museums and organizations in Dallas host events that highlight our Hispanic community, showcasing traditional music and dances, works of art, cuisine, and more.
Come be a part of the festivities during Hispanic Heritage Month and revel in the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic culture in Dallas!
The Latino Cultural Center was founded in 1993 with the purpose of promoting the Latino and Hispanic art scene in Dallas. Enjoy live performances, painted works, sculptures and salsa dance lessons.
In 1996, Eliberto Gonzalez co-founded Cara Mía Theatre to inspire and engage people to uplift their communities through transformative Latinx theatre, multicultural youth arts experiences and community action.
The Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folkorico was founded in 1975 and is the largest folkorico company in the United States. It has been a pioneer in the Dallas Hispanic arts and educational community.
The oldest shopping strip in Dallas still shines and is home to places like Mercado369, a gallery focused on showcasing Latin American creators, the Texas Theatre and the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.
The center joined the Jefferson Boulevard roster in 2010. The art gallery and community center offers workshops, art and dance classes and festivals throughout the year.
Teatro Dallas focuses on international theater and the Latinx experience as lenses through which to experience the human condition. It stages productions for adults and children and supports emerging local artists.
The Dallas Museum of Art began exhibiting works by modern Latin American artists in 1933. Since that time, the DMA has presented 45 exhibitions, the most recent being Fine Lands in 2018.
