Arts District, Dallas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dallas Arts District
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Location in Dallas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Dallas |
| City | Dallas |
| Area | Downtown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| ZIP code |
75201, 75202
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| Area codes | 214, 469, 972 |
The Arts District is a special area in downtown Dallas, Texas. It's a place where you can find many amazing buildings and groups dedicated to performing arts (like music and theater) and visual arts (like paintings and sculptures).
This district is located in the heart of Dallas. It is bordered by streets like St. Paul Street and Ross Avenue. It also sits near major roads like the Woodall Rodgers Freeway. The Arts District is about 118 acres (0.47 square kilometers) in size. This makes it one of the largest art districts in the United States! It's a member of the Global Cultural Districts Network, which connects cultural areas around the world.
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Arts District Venues
The Arts District is home to many important places for art and culture. There are 18 different facilities and organizations here. These include places for dance, music, theater, and art museums.
Some of the main places you can visit include:
- The AT&T Performing Arts Center, which has:
- Annette Strauss Square (for outdoor performances)
- Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre (a unique theater building)
- Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House (for opera and other shows)
- Moody Performance Hall (another great place for performances)
- Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (a special high school for young artists)
- Crow Museum of Asian Art (featuring art from Asia)
- Dallas Museum of Art (a large art museum)
- Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center (home of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra)
- Nasher Sculpture Center (an outdoor and indoor museum for sculptures)
- Klyde Warren Park (a park built over a freeway, connecting the Arts District to other areas)
Many other groups also perform here throughout the year. You can enjoy concerts, outdoor festivals, and educational programs for young people.
Other Interesting Places
The Arts District also has other important buildings and spots:
- Arts District Mansion / Dallas Bar Association
- Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe (a beautiful church)
- Dallas Black Dance Theatre (a famous dance company)
- Trammell Crow Center (a tall building that houses the Crow Museum)
- St. Paul United Methodist Church
Getting Around
Light Rail
You can easily get to the Arts District using the DART light rail system. This is like a train that runs through the city.
- DART lines: Blue Line, Red Line, Green Line, and Orange Line all serve the area.
- The closest stations are St. Paul Station and Pearl/Arts District Station. These are both in the nearby City Center District.
Streetcars
- The M-Line Trolley is a fun, old-fashioned streetcar. It offers free rides!
- The M-Line Trolley connects Uptown to Downtown.
- It has 40 stops, including ones at Klyde Warren Park and the Dallas Arts District.
Highways
Major highways near the Arts District include:
Spur 366 (also known as the Woodall Rodgers Freeway)
US 75 Central Expressway and 
I-45 (which connect to 
I-345)
Education
The schools in the Arts District are part of the Dallas Independent School District.
One very special school, the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, is located right in the Arts District. This school focuses on helping students develop their talents in acting, music, dance, and visual arts.
Younger students living in the Arts District attend different elementary schools depending on where they live. All Arts District residents go to Thomas J. Rusk Middle School and North Dallas High School.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Artes de Dallas para niños
