Dallas Asian American Art Collective

What Dallas Asian American Art Collective does

Dallas Asian American Art Collective (DAAART Club) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in early 2023 in Dallas, Texas, with a stated mission to connect and cultivate the Asian American creative community in Dallas through spaces, arts opportunities, and public educational programming that advocates for and amplifies the voices of Asian Texan artists. The collective serves AAPI creatives across visual, musical, performance, and literary disciplines, alongside the broader Dallas-Fort Worth community interested in AAPI arts and culture, and explicitly emphasizes intra-AAPI diversity (South, Southeast, East, West, and Central Asian) rather than monolithic representation.

The organization's product portfolio centers on recurring community programming and two flagship annual events. Monthly Creative Meetups and a Discord-gated membership feed ongoing engagement, while public art markets (Hallowmoon Art Market, Mid-Autumn Moon Art Market), open mic nights, photowalks, food tours, and an annual Visual Arts Showcase at Hyphen Space round out the calendar. The 2025 launch of the inaugural Ginger Roots, Texas: AAPI Arts Festival — a two-week multi-venue series across North Texas including a Fort Worth extension at 400h Gallery on Sundance Square — and the scheduled August 28-29, 2026 inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival (DAAFF) hosted across the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas, and Kessler Studios represent the collective's two scaled tentpoles.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted public website and a Discord-based private community. The business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven rather than transactional. Revenue streams consist of tax-deductible individual donations with suggested tiers ($50 general, $150 workshop, $500 art market, $1,000 Ginger Roots), a $35 DAAFF film submission fee (with discounts for Texas-based filmmakers), a 25% curatorial commission on partner gallery sales routed via Hyphen Space, and corporate/foundation sponsorship — currently including Bowdon Family Foundation as DAAFF 2026 presenting sponsor and Greenberg Traurig LLP and OHM Fitness as patron sponsors. All public programming is free with RSVP, and the organization is volunteer-run with limited staff.

Name

Dallas Asian American Art Collective

Legal name

Dallas Asian American Art Collective

Website

https://daaart.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dallas Asian American Art Collective is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit that builds and supports the Asian American creative community in Dallas-Fort Worth through monthly meetups, exhibitions, the annual Ginger Roots AAPI Arts Festival, and the inaugural 2026 Dallas Asian American Film Festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts Nonprofit

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAI

Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAAAGAO

Arts & Culture Appreciation (Art History, Film Appreciation, Music Appreciation)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Personal Enrichment & Hobby Learning (Arts, Crafts, Music, Cooking)

SECONDARYMPAGAFAO

Local Community & Multi-Category Fairs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Exhibitions, Fairs & Expos (Consumer/Public)

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Film festival events
• Arts festival curation
• Artist exhibitions
• Cultural community events

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals via Zelle or check, supporting AAPI arts in Dallas. Suggested donation tiers: $50 for community support, $150 for arts workshop support, $500 for art market hosting, $1000 for Ginger Roots festival.
2. Film Festival Submission Fees: $35 submission fee for Dallas Asian American Film Festival (DAAFF), with fee discounts available for Texas-based filmmakers. Revenue supports festival operations, artist honorariums, and volunteer recognition.
3. Art Sales Commission: 75% of artwork sale proceeds go to artists; Hyphen Space donates 25% curatorial commission to the collective. Sales are optional for artists showcasing at DAAART events.
4. Corporate Sponsorship: Presenting sponsors (Bowdon Family Foundation), patron sponsors (Greenberg Traurig LLP, OHM Fitness), and community partner support provide funding for festivals and programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dallas Asian American Art Collective (DAAART) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that connects and cultivates the Asian American creative community in Dallas through spaces, arts opportunities, and public educational programming. It operates annual festivals including the Ginger Roots AAPI Arts Festival and the Dallas Asian American Film Festival (DAAFF), alongside recurring art markets, visual arts showcases, creative meetups, and a Discord-based community membership offering private member events and workshops.

Product overview

The Dallas Asian American Art Collective (DAAART) operates as a unified non-profit organization offering a portfolio of arts and cultural programs. The core offering includes the annual Dallas Asian American Film Festival (DAAFF) and the Ginger Roots AAPI Arts Festival, complemented by regular art exhibitions, visual arts showcases, art markets (Hallowmoon and Mid-Autumn Moon), and community membership with Discord-based private events. Additional programs include film screener volunteer opportunities, creative meetups, workshops, artist talks, open mic nights, and book release celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dallas Asian American Art Collective (DAAART) A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization connecting and cultivating the Asian American creative community in Dallas through spaces, arts opportunities, and public educational programming that advocates for and amplifies the voices of Asian Texan artists.
• Dallas Asian American Film Festival (DAAFF) A hyperlocal film festival showcasing Asian American filmmakers with an emphasis on Asian Texan talent, featuring short film screenings in live action and animated/experimental categories and a $35 submission fee for filmmakers.
• Ginger Roots AAPI Arts Festival An AAPI Arts Festival held over two weeks in North Texas featuring pop-up art experiences, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, performances, and exhibitions celebrating the depth and breadth of the AAPI identity and arts in Dallas.
• Visual Arts Showcase Annual open call program for Asian diaspora artists in Texas to showcase 2D and 3D artwork, with curated themes such as 'Recontextualize / Romanticize' and 75/25 artist/curatorial commission split on artwork sales.
• Community Membership with Discord Access Free community membership that provides exclusive access to a private Discord with member-only events such as Creative Meetups, Creative Co-Working Sessions, Photowalks, Food Tours, and art challenges, contingent on in-person meetup attendance and application approval.
• Art Markets Public art markets including Hallowmoon Art Market and Mid-Autumn Moon Art Market, open to all community members and visitors, providing opportunities for AAPI artists to sell artwork.
• Creative Meetups Monthly in-person meetups for AAPI creatives to connect, network, and collaborate, which also serve as a prerequisite for community membership application.
• DAAFF Screener Program A volunteer program in which Texas-based volunteers watch and review submitted short films, providing ratings and feedback to help curate the Dallas Asian American Film Festival program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ginger Roots 2025: Two weeks of AAPI arts programming across North Texas (4/20-5/3/2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Dallas Museum of ArtflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Primary host venue for DAAFF inaugural festival on August 29, 2026. Part of Dallas Arts District institutions investing in local emerging talent.
• Nasher Sculpture CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for DAAFF Red Carpet Opening Reception on August 28, 2026 (Invite Only).
• Crow Museum of Asian ArtflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for DAAFF video workshop and film screenings. Also hosts Ginger Roots programming including AAPI Texan Short Film Screening and Matcha Workshop.
• Kessler StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for DAAFF After Party on August 29, 2026 (Invite Only).
• Dallas Asian American Historical SocietyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Patron Sponsor and co-located at 1409 Botham Jean Blvd #107. Co-curates exhibitions and shares resources. DAAART board member Stephanie Drenka is co-founder and Executive Director of DAAHS.
• KERAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Patron Sponsor and media partner for DAAFF 2026, providing press coverage.
• Museum of Asian TexanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community partner for DAAFF 2026. Provides exhibition space and programming support.
• Pegasus Media ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community partner hosting video workshop at DAAFF. Programs Assistant Trang Vu works with Pegasus.
• Asian American Arts AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community partner for DAAFF 2026.
• Dallas Film CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community partner. Austin Flores (Location Specialist) led Ginger Roots workshop on submitting to film festivals.
• Oak Cliff Film FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community partner for DAAFF 2026.
• Asian Texans for JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community partner for DAAFF 2026.
• 400h Gallery on Sundance SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gallery venue for Ginger Roots Fort Worth exhibition (March-April 2025), showcasing AAPI artists from Texas.
• Nopality MagminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for DAAFF 2026.
• Take Two MediaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for DAAFF 2026.
• Hyphen SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Creative coworking space co-owned by DAAART board members Alyx Nguyen and Vivian Luu (The Boba Plug). Hosts open mic nights, artist talks, sketch sessions, and matcha workshops.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center for Asian American Media (CAAM): Produces CAAMFest, the largest Asian American film festival in the US, and supports AAPI filmmakers nationally. Directly comparable to DAAART's DAAFF film festival mission and community-building approach.
• Asian Texans for Justice: Texas-based AAPI advocacy organization named as a DAAART community partner. Comparable in mission focus on amplifying AAPI voices and representation in Texas.
• Asian American Film Lab: Nonprofit dedicated to supporting Asian American filmmakers through community programs, festivals, and creative development. Functionally analogous to DAAART's filmmaker support and screener volunteer programs.
• New York Korean Film Festival: Ethnically-focused US film festival showcasing Korean and broader Asian American cinema. Closely comparable to DAAFF in scope, format, and AAPI-community focus.
• Museum of Asian Texans: Texas-based AAPI cultural organization serving as an active community partner with DAAART. Shares the regional AAPI arts/cultural mission and overlapping audience.
• Asian American Arts Alliance: New York-based AAPI arts service organization that supports Asian American artists and cultural organizations through programming, advocacy, and community building. Operates as the closest functional analog to DAAART in a different region.

Regional players

• Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA): Established AAPI ethnic museum in New York with exhibitions, festivals, and educational programming. Comparable mission to DAAART but operates in a different geographic market with more institutional scale.

Others

• Japanese American Citizens League: National AAPI advocacy and cultural organization with chapters across the US. Not a direct competitor but a relevant adjacent ecosystem player in the broader Asian American arts and heritage space.

Broad incumbents

• Asia Society Texas Center: Established Houston-based institution with broad AAPI arts, culture, and education programming across Texas. Larger and more diversified than DAAART but addresses overlapping audiences.
• Crow Museum of Asian Art: University-affiliated Asian art museum at UT Dallas and active DAAART host venue. Established AAPI cultural institution that partners with DAAART programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/daaartclub
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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