The Tin District is a thriving artist quarter in West Dallas. This former industrial area is home to art studios, galleries, and creative spaces that serve many of Dallas’ contemporary artists.
Situated just three blocks from Trinity Groves restaurants and retail, you’ll find the Tin District. Every fall, the West Chamber Dallas of Commerce presents Art Walk West, an event which celebrates local artists with open studios and Wild West Mural Fest.
OPEN
STUDIOS
Saturday, May 30th
&
Sunday, May 31st
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11:00AM to 5:00PM
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Visitors can start their visit at one of the studio buildings
or at 2720 Bataan Street to view the group exhibition "Westward."
​Westward: Tin District brings together a dynamic selection of artists from the Tin District and Ro2 Art in a large-scale exhibition that highlights the extraordinary range of contemporary art being produced in Dallas today.
Presented by Ro2 Art in collaboration with the Tin District, the exhibition transforms a former industrial building in West Dallas into an immersive encounter with painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. More than a collection of studios, the Tin District is one of the largest and most intentionally developed artist communities in Texas -- a uniquely concentrated ecosystem of working artists, galleries, and educational initiatives that has become a significant force in the cultural life of North Texas.
The works on view reflect a wide spectrum of approaches, united by a commitment to experimentation, formal rigor, and highly individual points of view. Westward offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the energy of this remarkable creative community and to discover artists whose practices are helping shape Dallas’s evolving cultural identity.
Westward: Tin District
May 29th through July 19th, 2026
FREE and Open to the Public
Located at 2720 Bataan Street in the Trinity Groves Area
Street art and graffiti are the pride of the Tin District. It begins in the Fabrication Yard, where artists can freely practice their technique. Here, you’ll find something new with every visit. Look for permanent murals by acclaimed artists on businesses throughout the neighborhood. At Wild West Mural Fest, new murals are debuted in one action-packed weekend.
The different art studio buildings, varying from single occupant to large shared spaces, have organically created a strong art community. Tin District artists have collaborated, exhibited together, and put in the work to present Art Walk West and other events. Together, these artists are shaping what it means to make art in the 21st century.
Studios come in a wide range of sizes and are suitable for different art media practices. If you are a creative practitioner or an arts organization looking for space, visit our Contact page to schedule a visit.