Collective Voices
TIME: Saturday, November 21, 2026; 7 pm–1 am
LOCATION: East of the entrance to Dallas City Hall
ENTRY: Free and open to everyone
As visitors explore AURORA Biennial 2026: States of Becoming, Collective Voices offers a chance to discover the artists and organizations behind some of North Texas' most interesting creative work. Throughout the evening, the program brings together seven local arts organizations for a changing lineup of film, live music, dance, and storytelling, adding another dimension to the Biennial's installations and projections.
Dallas Chamber Symphony opens the program with live musical accompaniment to Charlie Chaplin's silent film The Kid. At 8:10 pm, Agora Artists and Arts Mission Oak Cliff join forces for a can't-miss performance celebrating Dallas' independent dance community. Swan Strings follows with a look at its work providing free music education to children and adults, before founder Jess Garland performs songs from her new album, GLOW.
The evening continues with films showcasing the choreography of Bruce Wood Dance Dallas and a specially produced presentation highlighting the artists and creative work supported by The Cedars Union. OutLoud also joins the program, with a separate live presentation of Illuminated Voices planned at the OutLoud bus, featuring spoken word, storytelling, and original music from young people and community artists.
Visitors are welcome to stop by between installations or return throughout the evening to experience a different part of the program.
PERFORMANCE & VIDEO SCHEDULE
7–8 pm: Dallas Chamber Symphony: The KidPERFORMANCE & VIDEO SCHEDULE
8:10–9:10 pm: Agora Artists & Arts Mission Oak Cliff
9:30–10:30 pm: Swan Strings
10:30–11:30 pm: Bruce Wood Dance Dallas
11:30 pm–12:30 am: The Cedars Union
12:30–1 am: OutLoud: Video Presentation
OutLoud: Illuminated Voices
Live presentation at the OutLoud bus
Time: 7 pm–1 am
Location: Corner of Marilla St./S. Akard St.
This special community program is made possible with support from the Eugene McDermott Foundation.
