The Bishop Arts District is gaining pieces of Latin America in a new arts showroom.
Officially opening Friday, Mercado Artesanal will include galleries featuring original art, jewelry, textiles, and gifts made by Latin American artisans.
“Mercado Artesanal is a community place to bring together all cultures.”
Mercado Artesanal website
The showroom, located off Jefferson Boulevard in Dallas, also will have a cafe serving wines, beers, and foods with a Latin flair.
On the second Saturdays of each month, guests can attend workshops and hear live performances to become more informed about Latin American traditions.
“Mercado Artesanal is a community place to bring together all cultures,” according to the showroom website.
Its social mission goes beyond education about Latin culture. Mercado Artesanal is also sponsoring a tree reforestation project in Oaxaca, Mexico as well as the construction of a school in remote Peru where local students including homeless youth can learn a trade.
IF YOU GO
Mercado Artesanal Grand Opening
When: 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. Friday
Where: 369 W. Jefferson Boulevard, in Dallas
Cost: Free
More info: mercado369.com
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