Come meet 18 rising stars in the Dallas art scene at the 12th annual Rising Stars exhibition opening and fundraiser hosted by the Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts at the Turner House.
This year’s exhibition will include unique works from 18 DFW artists who are not represented by an art gallery, as nominated by prior rising stars. The Rising Stars exhibition offers a unique opportunity for these artists to sell their works to attendees and get exposure to gallery owners who often attend this renowned event.
Join us on Sept. 20 at the exhibition opening and you’ll have an opportunity to meet the artists, have first blush at purchasing an original work, and hear brief remarks from guest speaker Martine Elyse Philippe, the director of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. There will also be a free public viewing of the exhibition the following day, Sept. 21, from 1 – 5 p.m.
The Rising Stars exhibition is the premier annual fundraiser for the Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts, whose mission is to promote art and culture, including the renovation of the Turner House — the historic home and art museum hosting this event. Proceeds from ticket sales and the cash bar will go to support the OCSFA’s mission and fund the purchase prize for this event — a high honor for the selected artist. Proceeds from art sales will go to the artists, with a small portion contributed to the OCSFA.
The 2025 artists featured are:
Taylor Knight-Turner
Hector Ramirez
Laert Aleksi Xhaferi
Clayton Hurt
Jesus Daniel Lopez
Francisco J. Marquez
LaShonda Cooks
Katie Miller
Anna Sammons
Hugh Dewitte
Kayla Jay
Sarah Catherine
Quel Hynson
Weyni Kahsay
Claudia Maysen
Jimmy Bonner
Brenda Melgoza Ciardiello
Bukola Jaji “Jaiiart”
