Deep Ellum O.G’s

Deep Ellum O.G’s Origional Gangster refers to someone who started something. Visual artists , recording artists and entreprenuers changed a city with art

In the 1980’s in Dallas it was artists who helped change a neighborhood into a cultural arts district.

After 40 years we’re back together for an Art Show! June 62-5pm at Kettle Art Gallery Kettle Art. Be there or be square
05/14/2026

After 40 years we’re back together for an Art Show! June 6
2-5pm at Kettle Art Gallery Kettle Art. Be there or be square

We’re coming together for an Art Show! After30- 40 years we’re all doing something big!
05/07/2026

We’re coming together for an Art Show! After30- 40 years we’re all doing something big!

Portrait of Michael Marcoe.
04/09/2026

Portrait of Michael Marcoe.

This is our mindset! We keep moving forward, no matter what life brings.
03/13/2026

This is our mindset! We keep moving forward, no matter what life brings.

02/19/2026
Rest In Peace Artist/Friend
02/19/2026

Rest In Peace Artist/Friend

Dallas artist Albert Scherbarth, known for his jubilant creativity which he displayed in a wide range of media, died on February 18; he was 70 years old. According to friends, he suffered a heart attack.

Congratulations to one of our OG’s being recognized for his contribution to Art and Deep Ellum!
02/03/2026

Congratulations to one of our OG’s being recognized for his contribution to Art and Deep Ellum!

🏆 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE

We are proud to announce FRANK CAMPAGNA of as a Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient at the Dallas Entertainment Awards.

Founder of Kettle Art (est. 2005), Frank has spent nearly 40 years pushing beauty, art, music, and FUN in Deep Ellum.

Known by many as The Godfather of Deep Ellum, Frank’s name lives in the corners of murals, inside galleries, and in the hearts of countless artists and creatives. Kettle Art has long been a headquarters for the curious, the emerging, and the established — and a safe haven for creative expression.

Thank you, Frank, for pouring your blood, sweat, paint, and soul into this community. Dallas is better because of you.

DallasArts CommunityLegend ThankYouFrank

My dog Jack thinks he’s at the park!
05/18/2025

My dog Jack thinks he’s at the park!

05/18/2025
I’m almost done with this piece at Bexley Left Bank in Fort Worth!Brad Smith Kay Ray Smith
05/18/2025

I’m almost done with this piece at Bexley Left Bank in Fort Worth!Brad Smith Kay Ray Smith

We can’t wait to start this one!
04/18/2025

We can’t wait to start this one!

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