Cedars Neighborhood Association

The Cedars neighborhood is located directly south of downtown Dallas, and is the front door to Dallas' southern sector. Neither downtown nor southtown, the Cedars is a vastly diverse and unique neighborhood in itself.

  1. Cedars Neighborhood Association
  2. Meetings
    1. Next Meeting
  3. Cedars Open Studios
  4. Our Neighbors
    1. South Ervay Area
    2. Griffin/Akard Area
    3. Gulf Cone Area
    4. South Lamar Area
  5. Businesses & Attractions
    1. The Cedars Area
    2. Other Areas
  6. Developments
  7. Transportation
    1. Light Rail
    2. Highways
    3. Directions
  8. Editing this page


The Cedars is a rich convergence of everything you can find in Dallas: business, art, culture, nightlife, restaurants, lofts, development opportunities, churches, schools, social challenges and civic victories. One thing is sure: the Cedars is a neighborhood on the move.

The purpose of the Cedars Neighborhood Association is to improve the quality of life in the Cedars as it moves from a once-challenged neighborhood to a vibrant urban community.

If you are a stakeholder in the Cedars — a resident, business owner, property manager, or if you work in the Cedars — the Cedars Neighborhood Association is working for you, looking out for the overall good of the neighborhood. Everyone in the Association is working to move the Cedars forward in a positive direction.

Our Association is different from other neighborhood associations in Dallas. Most neighborhood associations are strictly for homeowners. Or for developers. But because the Cedars neighborhood itself is such a diverse collection of business, art, living and development, the Cedars Neighborhood Association reflects all of those interests and includes both homeowners and developers, and others with daily interest in the Cedars. Our meeting discussions are lively, and a wide range of opinions is always expected.

Interested in becoming a part of the organization? Membership is open to any person residing, working, or owning property in the Cedars. You will receive notices of all CNA meetings and special activities, are eligible to vote (one vote per membership) and run for Office, and are eligible to serve on committees.


Membership TypeYearly Dues
Neighborhood Advocate$500
Business owners, yearly$250
Neighborhood Promoter$100
Family, up to four$50
Individual members$25

Checks may be made to: "Cedars Neighborhood Association".

The Cedars Neighborhood Association is not a nonprofit 501(c)3 and donations to the Association are not tax-deductible.



Meetings

The Association meets seven times a year.

Next Meeting

The next Cedars Neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at 1529 Sullivan.

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Cedars Open Studios

The CNA produces one big annual special event, "Cedars Open Studios," the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Open Studios showcases the many Cedars artists living and working throughout the Cedars — it's a fantastic time to see the art side of the neighborhood. You will be amazed at the range of artists and their workspaces!

The Cedars is home to fine artists and craftsmen working in every genre. Their studios, just south of downtown Dallas, have helped the neighborhood come alive. One day a year they open those studios to the public, so you can see not only what they make, but where they make it.

There's plenty of free parking with MOG shuttles between studios, as well as to and from the Dart Light Rail Cedars Station (just a short block away from South Side on Lamar). So if you take the train, we'll take care of you. At the tour Epicenter, on South Ervay Street between Beaumont and Hickory, you'll find information on studios and restaurants, maps, and MOG transport.

All ages are welcome. Event is free to public.

The Sixth Annual Cedars Open Studios is set for Saturday, November 22, 2008.



Our Neighbors


South Ervay Area

ARTISTDESCRIPTIONCONTACTURL
Albert ScherbarthCast + Fused Glass1818 Coombs Streethttp://www.albertscherbarth.com
Jamie HallJewelry469.879.6414
Jeff HoganFine Woodworking, Furniture + Sculpture1808 Coombs Street, 214.426.6377
Josh EnochMetal Sculpture469.939.6169
Keith TurmanFabrication in Steel, Wood, Fiberglass + Concrete1805 Clarence Streethttp://www.thecosmicworkshop.com
Scott HarbenMetal Sculpture + Photography http://www.harbenpictures.com

Griffin/Akard Area

ARTISTDESCRIPTIONCONTACTURL
Bowman Hot Glass, Jim & Mary Lynn BowmanArchitectural, Sculptural + Functional Glass Art214.426.4777http://www.bowmanglass.com
David TerryThe Cedars Art Gallery1114 South Akard, 214.534.6347http://www.davidterry.com
Eric SacksTheater House, Art, Poetry, Interior Design, Space for Event Rental1116 South Akard, 469.879.7319http://www.thequixoticworld.com
Garner Franklin KleinSustainable Living/A place to nurture your Creative Spirit1112 South Akard, 214.207.4320http://www.GarnerFranklinKlein.com
James WatralCeramicsjdw4420@dcccd.edu
John Oliver LewisSculpture, Ceramicsjohnoliverlewis@gmail.comhttp://www.500x.org
Krista CrockettWatercolor, Digital Printskrista@raelux.comhttp://www.raelux.com
Luis ToledanoGlass Sculpture
Rick MaxwellSculpture, Woodmaxwell2472@sbcglobal.net
t. howard & associates architects, inc.Architectural Planning + Interior Design1506 West Griffin Street, 214.522.1100http://www.thaarch.com
Zad RoumayaChange Chamber Studios/Sculpture + Architectural Treatments1201 South Akardhttp://www.liveworkbuzz.com

Gulf Cone Area

ARTISTDESCRIPTIONCONTACTURL
The Cedars GroupMixed Media214.426.3333
Norma SteadmanJewelry Design in Silver + Semi-precious Stoneskthalldesigns@swbell.nethttp://www.kthalldesigns.com
Matt GiesePhotography http://www.myspace.com/mattgiese
Shane PenningtonPaintingsspennington@airmail.net

South Lamar Area

ARTISTDESCRIPTIONCONTACTURL
Abi FerrinCouture Design http://www.abiferrin.com
Arthur PorterMaster Leather Craftsman http://www.redhorse-chaps.com
Dalph JohnsonMillinery Design http://www.panachehats.com
Elizabeth AnyaaTextile214-734-5263
Amy HalkoPottery http://www.amyhalko.com
Jen RoseCeramics http://www.leadshoes.com
Jeff ScottPhotography http://jeffscottstudio.com
Jeffrey Lance GottsmanPhotography http://www.jeffreylance.gottsman.com
Jennifer MorganPaintings http://www.jennifermorgan.net
Mikki MallowArtist http://www.mikkimallow.com
Christy RobinsonCustom Jewelry
Pam BoydPaintingpamboydtalks@aol.comhttp://www.dramaticconclusions.com
Roger MoorePhotography http://www.rogermoorephotography.com
Paul GrecoMixed Media http://www.paulgreco.org



Businesses & Attractions

The Cedars Area

Other Areas



Developments

For a complete listing of Cedars Developments, see the Cedars Developments page.



Transportation

The Cedars is located just south of downtown Dallas; south of I-30, north of Grand, east of Industrial, and west of Good-Latimer.

Light Rail

Highways

  • Interstate 30
  • Interstate 35E
  • Interstate 45
  • US Highway 75
  • US Highway 175

Directions

  • From southbound and westbound: Head south on toward downtown Dallas. As you pass downtown, get in one of the right-hand lanes and exit to WEST. Take the ERVAY exit. Turn left at the stop light at the top of the hill, onto ST. PAUL.
  • From eastbound: As you pass downtown Dallas on your left, follow signs for E TEXARKANA. Stay in one of the right-hand lanes and take the first exit, LAMAR-GRIFFIN. You'll be on the service road parallel to . Head south on LAMAR continuing until you get to a stoplight at HARWOOD, and take a right.



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