Art Quest in South Dallas

Art Quest, AURORA’s annual community art discovery program, returns on Saturday, July 18th to South Dallas! From 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, the African American Museum Dallas will host an exciting daytime celebration of art, performance, music, food, and community. This year, Art Quest introduces a thrilling theatrical element in partnership with Teatro Dallas, who will reveal scavenger hunt clues through live performative moments. Participants will drive and follow clues hidden throughout the neighborhood for a chance to win a digital illustration, as well as an original ink illustration by featured artist Lakeem Wilson. After the quest, stay for artist meet-and-greets, hands-on art activities, live music, and free food and drinks with local community partners. Plus, registered Art Quest participants can physically pick up complimentary tickets generously provided by Meow Wolf to experience their interactive, immersive museum in Grapevine (tickets must be claimed in person at the event). Registration is essential for participation in the quest: https://forms.gle/VjrRJiycrfGoNSAm7 All Art Quest programming is free and open to participants of all ages. Schedule of Events: • 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM: Community Gathering & Kickoff. At 11:00 AM sharp, Teatro Dallas performs to reveal the first clue! • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: The Driving Quest! Follow clues to find hidden Art Quest cards throughout South Dallas. The first to present all cards wins the original artwork by Lakeem Wilson! • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Community Celebration! Music, local partners, art activities, and complimentary food and drinks. Art Quest 2026 is made possible with the support from The Eugene McDermott Foundation, Office of Arts and Culture, The MR & Evelyn Hudson Foundation, The Moody Fund for the Art, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, The Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation, Meow Wolf and HEB/Joe V’s Smart Shop.