The Texas Commission on the Arts announced that Fair Park and some neighborhoods in South Dallas are among the state’s new cultural districts.
DALLAS – Fair Park is the newest area in the city of Dallas to be named a Cultural District.
The Texas Commission on the Arts announced the official appointment on September 9th. Fair Park, also known as “the Crown Jewel of Dallas”, is one of the three new cultural districts in Dallas, Laredo and San Antonio.
“My whole family was born and raised here,” says Chase Ridge, pastor, video producer, and photographer who has a studio in the Expo Park neighborhood near Fair Park.
South Dallas-Fair Park is a community with a great history. It’s also an area with even greater potential, with so many neighbors.
“It’s really cool because you can turn into a street and see incredible artists. You can turn into another street and have great restaurants, ”Ridge explained. “The variety in this area is pretty cool.”
The rich diversity of art and culture of the region is now celebrated with the country’s official cultural district.
“I love how this area is becoming a convenient place for people to express their gifts,” said Ridge.
According to the Texas Commission on the Arts, cultural districts are special zones with viable resources or attractions that can help fuel economic development and the revitalization of the community. They also contain traits that help attract tourism, business, and cultural development.
Fair Park First, the non-profit administration of the historic Fair Park, led efforts to promote the development of Fair Park and certain areas of South Dallas as a cultural district.
Fair Park First CEO Brian LuAllen called the label “important”.
“It opens up additional opportunities for better marketing and funding for organizations that will be on and near the Fair Park campus,” he said.
In its application, the organization highlighted the museum, architectural, and art deco features found in buildings across the Fair Park campus. Historic Forest Theater, Juanita Craft Civil Rights House, South Dallas Cultural Center, 270+ murals, public art installations, festivals, and more in the historic neighborhoods such as Queen City, Jubilee Park, and South Boulevard Park Row.
“I think the only way to this area is to allow people to come in and see all that it has to offer,” said Ridge.
Further information on the Fair Park Cultural District can be found at https://fairparkfirst.org/.
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