Welcome to Studio817

We are a nonprofit arts organization that helps people turn creativity into career opportunity.

Welcome to Studio817

We support creators, entrepreneurs, emerging professionals, and career pivoters by providing accessible space, skill-building opportunities, and real experiences that help transform creative talent into sustainable career pathways.

Our mission is to help people turn creativity into career opportunity while strengthening a more connected and sustainable creative economy across the Dallas–Fort Worth community.

30,000+

674

Classes Hosted in Our Facility

People inspired in the past year

51

Schools Visited in 2025

3

Businesses in Our FIRST Business Accelerator Program

What We Do

We provide space, programs, and experiences that help people build sustainable careers and expand opportunity through the arts.

Dine + Dance

A partnership-driven initiative that brings beginner-friendly dance experiences into local spaces, creating accessible opportunities for connection while giving emerging creatives a chance to lead, teach, and strengthen their skills in real community settings.

Want us to host one of these events at your restaurant? Email us at studio817arlington@gmail.com!

Next Move: Workforce Readiness & Opportunity Initiative for Students

A student-focused initiative that helps young people build skills in the creative arts and access early paid opportunities that lead to sustainable career pathways. Students gain exposure to professional expectations, real-world experience, and creative industries that help them better understand how their talents can translate into long-term work.

A low-barrier launch point for fitness, wellness, and movement-based entrepreneurs to test ideas, grow their audience, and build sustainable businesses through affordable access to studio space and support.