​Rentals & Open Calls

We are always seeking dynamic artists and organizations to offer high-quality cultural activities to its patrons. Those interested in visual arts, performance arts, or partnership opportunities with SDCC are encouraged to submit proposals when applications are open. Check the dates below for open proposal opportunities.


About Our Venue


Our mission is to provide instruction and enrichment in the performing, literary, media, and visual arts with emphasis on the African contribution to world culture.

Our unique facility is located at the corner of Robert B. Cullum and S. Fitzhugh, next door to Fair Park featuring a black box theater, gallery, dance studio, art studio, and multi-purpose room.

  • Arthello Beck Gallery and Augusta Savage Youth Gallery are exhibition spaces.
  • Black Box Theatre is fully equipped with lighting, audio, visual, and two dressing rooms. Capacity is 70 patrons.
  • Dance Studio is equipped with a sprung marley floor, speaker system, mirrors, high ceilings, and two dressing rooms. Capacity is 30 dancers.
  • Multi-Arts Room A is a large open space configurable to almost any artistic occasion. Capacity is 45 patrons.
  • Art Studio is equipped with two printing presses, work tables, working sink, and is dual-sectioned. Capacity is 20 patrons.
  • Lobby area available for receptions. Capacity is 35 patrons.

Tables, chairs, projector, rolling 52’’ television, microphones, and kitchen area are available on a first-come, first-served basis.


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Program Proposals

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Open Calls

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Venue Rentals

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Artist Studio Bookings

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​To contact South Dallas Cultural Center staff,

visit the Contact Us page.​​