The Cedars Union – An Art Incubator Showcased During the Dallas Art Fair

Art patron and philanthropist Ken Bowden created The Cedars Union art incubator to nurture artists and help cultivate the arts community in Dallas. I first met Ken at a TED conference and have admired him and this Dallas project ever since. There was an opening brunch here for Dallas Art Fair patrons. One of my favorite things was to visit with the artist along with Ken and Nasher Director Jeremy Strick. When Jeremy looked at the art in the different booths and stopped to talk to a few artists, I recall what a thrill it was when my then young contemporaries had a studio visit by a museum director. It is this sort of validation that gives momentum to young artists.

The Cedars Union held an open house for patrons of the Dallas Art Fair to meet the artists and see their work at the art incubator located at 1219 South Ervay in downtown Dallas.
Artists in their studios and workspace display their art at an open house for art patrons in conjunction with the Dallas Art Fair.
The Cedars Union in downtown Dallas is an art incubator founded by art patron and philanthropist Ken Bowden.
Art patrons of the Dallas Art Fair were invited to see the art of artists working at The Cedars Union, which is an art incubator founded by philanthropist Ken Bowden.
The Cedars Union at 1219 South Ervay with creator Ken Bowden cultivates the arts community in Dallas.
Ken Bowden has created a wonderful space for artists to create their work and show their work. This art incubator continues to nurture artists and further educate art patrons on what is happening in the Dallas art world.
Opening brunch for Dallas Art Fair at The Cedars Union located at 1219 South Ervay in downtown Dallas.
Art patrons of the Dallas Art Fair enjoy an open house brunch to meet artists that work in The Cedars Union, which is a successful art incubator.
Philanthropist Ken Bowden created The Cedars Union for artists in downtown Dallas at 1219 South Ervay.
It was fun to see the Director of the Nasher, Jeremy Strick, meet artists at their studio at The Cedars Union.
Created for artists to flourish by philanthropist Ken Bowden is The Cedars Union in downtown Dallas at 1219 South Ervay.
One of the best things about the Dallas Art Fair are the events held during this long weekend. This includes an open house at The Cedars Union where artists are able to show and discuss their work in their respective studios.