Free for CU Members: use coupon code CUWorkshopWaiver | $15 tickets for public
Join us for an in-depth framing demonstration led by our Manager of Programming, Taylor Gibson. In the first half, you’ll learn how to construct a custom frame from start to finish, including sizing frame stock, cutting glass, woodworking joinery, and using the necessary tools to build a frame.
After a brief break, Taylor will demonstrate how to assemble all the individual components, mount or mat a work of art, and seal the frame to ensure your piece is protected and ready to hang. Whether framing for your personal collection or preparing for an exhibition, this workshop will equip you with the skills to showcase your artwork professionally.
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Wanna get the most out of your membership? Join CU staff as they walk you through how to safely operate the woodworking equipment in the shared workspace. This orientation is required in order to use the CU woodshop. Following the course, you'll gain 24/7 access to the space and the ability to grow your practice with your newfound woodworking skills.
Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing with closed-toe shoes, fitted clothing, and longer hair pulled up.
This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about being a CU artist, please visit our Join page.
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This monthly critique session will be moderated by Minji Kang-Watrous. During the course of the program, we will discuss the works of three talented artists from our community. Participate in an engaging and constructive discussion as we provide valuable feedback and insights to support the growth and development of their artistic practice. Critiques are a time to connect with fellow artists and gain new perspectives on art. Presenting is reserved for CU members only, though nonmembers are encouraged to attend and offer their unique insight
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Join us for an artist lecture led by artist and jeweler, Atinuke Adeleke. Centered on the convergence of studio practices and conceptual exploration, Atinuke will share her concepts, her making process, and her art's connection to personal narrative. Half artist bio and half informative methods in research, this lecture centers on her lived experience as a Nigerian who has traversed three continents and how it feeds into the crafting of her work.
Atinuke Osibogun-Adeleke is an interdisciplinary artist and a graduate of the University of North Texas. As the owner and lead designer of the home and body adornment brand, Zuri Perle, she channels her artistic vision into captivating creations that blend tradition with innovation.
Her artistic practice revolves around themes of personal history, connection, and identity, reflecting her journey as a Nigerian who has traversed three continents. Atinuke's work explores the deconstruction, reassembly, and hybridization of her identity through sculpture and fiber pieces. These creations seamlessly integrate the traditional culture and practices of her homeland, Nigeria, with western woodworking techniques and modern processes such as CAD, 3D printing, and CNC routing.
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Schedule a complimentary meeting at The Cedars Union with CU partner and financial professional Curtis Tran. Bring your burning questions on how to better incorporate business practices into your artistic practice!
This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about being a CU artist, please visit our Join page.
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Need professional documentation of your artwork? Stop by The CU and have Sonny Martinez (Cohort 4 alum) professionally document your work. Cameras, lighting, and backdrops will be set up—just bring your artwork!
Artists may bring 1–2 pieces for documentation, with edited images emailed the following week. Each work will be photographed with an overall image and at least 1 detail shot. Spots are limited!
This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about being a CU artist, please visit our Join page.
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Join the artists of The Cedars Union's Cohort V for an evening celebrating their journeys over the past 18-months! Each artist will give a brief talk on their creative practice, share what they've achieved during their time in the Cohort, and discuss their future plans as they prepare to transition out of the program. Don't miss this chance to hear directly from the artists and celebrate their progress!
Participating Artists:
Ray Albarez
Katherine Covarrubias
MCat Davis
Maria Esswein
Jordan Funk
Anthony Tungning Huang
Matthew Jones
Felicia Jordan
Kev'Ron Madden
Eliana Miranda
Bao Nghi Ngo
Karla Ramirez-Santin
Anne Redman
Chukwudi Ukonne
José Vázquez Ramírez
Leigh Ann Williams Hickey
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Have a grant application—or just an idea? Maybe an upcoming residency application deadline? Improve your application or just learn where to start. Julie is available to provide guidance, editing, and strategy to support you from concept to submission.
This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about being a CU artist, please visit our Join page.
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Wanna get the most out of your membership? Join CU staff as they walk you through how to safely operate the woodworking equipment in the shared workspace. This orientation is required in order to use the CU woodshop. Following the course, you'll gain 24/7 access to the space and the ability to grow your practice with your newfound woodworking skills.
Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing with closed-toe shoes, fitted clothing, and longer hair pulled up.
This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about being a CU artist, please visit our Join page.
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This monthly critique session will be moderated by Katherine Lam. During the course of the program, we will discuss the works of three talented artists from our community. Participate in an engaging and constructive discussion as we provide valuable feedback and insights to support the growth and development of their artistic practice. Critiques are a time to connect with fellow artists and gain new perspectives on art. Presenting is reserved for CU members only, though nonmembers are encouraged to attend and offer their unique insight
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Join Artist Anna Joy Pham for a beginner-level introduction to quilting techniques to create small quilted samples. Learn the basics while making your own small, sweet textile work that you can then use as a pot holder, table decor, or a small wall tapestry. All materials provided!
This program is hosted in partnership with Dallas Public Library and will be hosted downtown in their maker space studios.
Anna Joy Pham is a visual artist that focuses on painting and illustration. She has her BFA in Visual Communications from the University of Texas at Arlington and worked in the graphic design industry before becoming an artist and high school art educator. Pham has shown her work in galleries around DFW including 400H Gallery, 500X, and the Fort Worth Art Fair. Pham was selected as a Carter Community Artist with the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in 2024. Pham currently resides and works in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Join The Cedars Union and Cohort 5 member Karla Ramirez-Santin for a plein air drawing session at overlooking the city of Dallas at Reunion Tower. This laid-back group drawing excursion will focus on rendering the landscape and architecture of downtown Dallas. All levels welcome with some supplies provided but we encourage you to bring any preferred dry media!
Admission to Reunion Tower will be sent in the Know Before You Go email prior to the program.
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