LATEST NEWS

Bringing together music, the arts, and the people who love them

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, arts education, community events, and performances, 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. More programs & partnership announcements coming soon!

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Music Stand ARTSHOUSE. Opening September 2026. Get the details now!

The Music Stand is participating in North Texas Giving Day 2026. Mark your calendar now: you can make your gift beginning Thursday, August 27, 2026, and help us build momentum ahead of North Texas Giving Day on September 17. You can visit our giving page here and help us reach our $10,000 goal.

Summer 2026: Check Events for latest updates on creative arts education classes kids and adults. Adult Hip Hop dance class launched June 2026.

Legendary Movers is back! Next session starts September 2, 2026

Launched Fall 2025, 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.

Learn more here.

For the past several months, our team has been attending the Arlington Culture & Arts Network (Arlington CAN) 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.

Thanks to all who came to experience the first-ever Arlington CAN Discovery Day on July 11, 2026! What fun we had dancing & sharing with the community about The Music Stand. Special thanks to our partner Miss Persis Studio of Dance for hosting us!

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.

Learn more about the The Music Stand Young Artists program here

WHAT WE DO

Arts Experiences

Immersive, arts-integrated experiences that bring people together through performing, visual, culinary, and cultural arts—inviting discovery, connection, and a deeper appreciation for creativity in its many forms.

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 and cultural advocates, offering innovative approaches to music and the arts that inspire growth, creativity, and skill development.