What began over 20 years ago with a few artists, bold ideas, and a handful of open doors has grown into Dallas’ largest open studios tour—featuring artists, performers, musicians, and makers across the Cedars neighborhood.
Now a non-profit organization, Cedars Open Studios is dedicated to supporting neighborhood artists, their initiatives, and promoting the vibrant arts culture of the Cedars community in Dallas, TX.
The Cedars Open Studios Tour happens every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, showcasing studios, sponsors, and over 175 Cedars Artists celebrating the creative spirit that makes the neighborhood unlike any other!
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for an exciting afternoon of art at Cedars Sessions!
This free event will feature interviews with photographer Giraud Polite and painter Walter Johnson Jr. This in-person gathering will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Full City Rooster Coffee, located at 1810 S. Akard St., Suite 100, Dallas, TX. @fullcityrooster
Giraud Polite utilizes photography, cinema, and mixed media--individually and collectively--as documentary to illuminate the complexity of the human condition. “My work explores the photograph as a sacred and reproducible object. Presented as relic or artifact and departing from the conventional photograph on paper”.
@giraudpolite | @Giraud Polite
Walter Johnson Jr. is a creative soul with an eclectic assortment of artistic talents. His work mainly focuses on fashion and portraiture photography as well as a variety of arts, including mixed media sculpture, painting, film-making, music production, theatrical arts, and more. Walter studied Sound Production/Engineering in Long Beach, California. His work has been featured in several national publications and media.
@Wjjphotos | @Walter Johnson Jr.
