Dallas, September 20, 2025
News Summary
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center will host ‘Altars,’ a solo exhibition by artist Victoria Gonzales, showcasing themes of identity and family dynamics through mixed media. Running from October 4 to November 7, the exhibit will feature a reception on October 18. Gonzales, known for her work in ceramics and painting, draws on her Mexican American upbringing to explore the narratives of daily life.
Dallas — The Oak Cliff Cultural Center, a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, will present Altars, a solo exhibition by Dallas-based artist Victoria Gonzales. The exhibit will be on view from October 4 to November 7, 2025. A reception for the exhibition will be held on October 18, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.
Key details
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is located at 223 W. Jefferson Blvd, next to the historic Texas Theater in Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX. Operating hours for the center are Tuesday to Saturday, from 12 PM to 6 PM. The exhibition and reception are open during those operating hours and at the stated reception time.
What the exhibition presents
Altars will focus on themes of identity, family dynamics, and the mundane and tragic aspects of daily life. The artist explores complex narratives hidden in the everyday through mixed media painting and ceramics, shaping memories of family, ritual, and her upbringing. Gonzales draws from her Mexican American upbringing and Catholic ties, incorporating symbolic elements from Catholic imagery and traditional metalwork from her hometown neighborhoods. Her artworks include triptych paintings that emphasize community, unity, and daily routines as forms of ritual and worship.
About the artist
Victoria Gonzales was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and her work is deeply connected to her familial and cultural identity. Currently based in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, Gonzales earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Baylor University in 2019 and her Master of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from the University of North Texas in 2022. She has exhibited throughout Texas, including a solo show at Pencil on Paper Gallery in 2023 and other venues like Arts Fort Worth and 500x Gallery. Gonzales won first place in the Texas National Competition and Exhibition in 2020. Her most recent exhibitions include shows at William Campbell Gallery in Fort Worth and participation in the Dallas Art Fair.
Professional role and local connection
Victoria Gonzales is an Assistant Professor of Art at Tarrant County College Northwest. She is currently based in Oak Cliff, which places her work and teaching activities within the Dallas area. The exhibition at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center continues a pattern of regional exhibitions and institutional involvement that has marked her career to date.
Logistics and visitor information
Visitors planning to attend should note the dates and reception time. The Oak Cliff Cultural Center provides public access at the stated operating hours. The center is situated next to the historic Texas Theater, offering a recognizable landmark for first-time visitors. The exhibition runs for just over a month, giving multiple opportunities for attendance during the stated hours and the scheduled reception.
Context
The presentation of this solo exhibition by a Dallas-based artist at a municipal cultural center reflects ongoing support for regional artists and community-facing programming. Gonzales’ focus on family, ritual, and everyday objects aligns with broader trends in contemporary painting and ceramics that examine identity and cultural memory through material practice.
FAQ
- When will the exhibit be on view?
- The exhibit will be on view from October 4 to November 7, 2025.
- When is the reception for the exhibition?
- A reception for the exhibition will be held on October 18, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.
- Who is presenting the exhibition?
- The Oak Cliff Cultural Center, a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, will present Altars, a solo exhibition by Dallas-based artist Victoria Gonzales.
- Where is the Oak Cliff Cultural Center located?
- The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is located at 223 W. Jefferson Blvd, next to the historic Texas Theater in Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX.
- What are the operating hours for the center?
- Operating hours for the center are Tuesday to Saturday, from 12 PM to 6 PM.
- What themes does Altars focus on?
- Altars will focus on themes of identity, family dynamics, and the mundane and tragic aspects of daily life.
- What media does the artist use?
- The artist explores complex narratives hidden in the everyday through mixed media painting and ceramics, shaping memories of family, ritual, and her upbringing.
- What is the artist’s background?
- Victoria Gonzales was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and her work is deeply connected to her familial and cultural identity.
- What are the artist’s education credentials?
- Currently based in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, Gonzales earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Baylor University in 2019 and her Master of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from the University of North Texas in 2022.
- What awards and recent exhibitions has the artist had?
- Gonzales won first place in the Texas National Competition and Exhibition in 2020. Her most recent exhibitions include shows at William Campbell Gallery in Fort Worth and participation in the Dallas Art Fair.
- What is the artist’s current professional role?
- Victoria Gonzales is an Assistant Professor of Art at Tarrant County College Northwest.
Exhibition at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exhibition title | Altars |
| Artist | Victoria Gonzales |
| Exhibit dates | October 4 to November 7, 2025 |
| Reception | October 18, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM |
| Venue | Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 W. Jefferson Blvd, next to the historic Texas Theater in Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX |
| Operating hours | Tuesday to Saturday, from 12 PM to 6 PM |
| Themes | Identity, family dynamics, the mundane and tragic aspects of daily life |
| Media | Mixed media painting and ceramics; triptych paintings |
| Artist education | BFA from Baylor University (2019); MFA in Drawing and Painting from the University of North Texas (2022) |
| Professional role | Assistant Professor of Art at Tarrant County College Northwest |
| Awards and exhibitions | First place in the Texas National Competition and Exhibition (2020); recent shows at William Campbell Gallery and Dallas Art Fair; solo show at Pencil on Paper Gallery (2023) |
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