LATEST NEWS
Bringing together music, the arts, and the people who love them
More programs & partnership announcements coming soon!
The Music Stand is developing a dynamic lineup of programs designed to nurture artists at every stage—from early training through professional engagement. With the expansion of our Young Artists initiatives, master classes, community events, and performance opportunities, we are responding to a clear need for spaces where creativity, discipline, and expression are cultivated together. Investment in this work ensures that artists have consistent access to instruction, platforms for performance, and a supportive creative community. Thanks for your support! Stay tuned.
Our new program Legendary Movers finished up its first 8 weeks on November 19, 2025! Thanks to all of the families who joined the Legendary Movers dance party! What a blast we had and a true joy to watch the littles grow each week. Special thanks to Joelle Jones for her vision and dynamic instruction and our partner Miss Persis Studio of Dance for welcoming us with open arms. We can’t wait till the next one! Watch for updates.
For the past several months, our team has been attending the Culture & Arts Networking meetings in Arlington, TX along with other nonprofits, business owners, creatives & educators to support one another, gain knowledge, build awareness, and advocate for funding & preservation. The much needed development of strategic partnerships is underway to help continue the amazing work of the arts community. Special thanks to the team at Arlington Museum of Art for spearheading the collective.
The Music Stand Young Artists: Jazz, Soul & Flow on July 24, 2025 was a phenomenal night by young artists Enyonam Osae, Laesio Littlejohn, Fiona Feil & Talyah Thomas! Thank you to our partners Create Texas & Create Epic, sponsors Wilkerson Insurance Agency & Jireh’s Joint LLC, generous donors and all who attended the show! Learn more about the Young Artists here
The Music Stand is currently partnering with Musical Bridges Around the World to host private screenings of The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music. The film features Arlington Jones, Steinway Artist and Co-Founder of The Music Stand, along with a host of incredible San Antonio artists. We recently shared it with Arlington ISD African American Studies & Film students as well as TCU Black Musicians Association. We hosted the DFW premiere at The Music Stand Arts Festival 2024.
The Music Stand is also partnering with Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center to help curate music for their community programs. This partnership supports DFW musicians by providing performance opportunities.
Thank you for supporting The Music Stand Arts Festival 2024! Click link to see what happened & access the digital program. We look forward to the next one! Stay tuned!
AUGUST 14-17, 2024
Arlington TX
WHAT WE DO
Performing Arts Experiences
Immersive, arts-integrated experiences that celebrate music, movement, storytelling, and visual expression—bringing diverse cultures and creative disciplines together.
Artist Support
Support for professional and young artists, including resources, opportunities, and emergency assistance—fostering wellness, stability, and wholeness.
Creative
Arts Education
Interactive learning experiences led by professional artists, offering innovative approaches to music and the arts that inspire growth, creativity, and skill development.
In The Works
Innovative Performing Arts Experiences
Young Artists Program Expansion
Creative Arts Education Community Partnerships Expansion
Wellness Resources & Fair for Music Industry & Creative Professionals
OUR PARTNERS
URSULA HICKS
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