Upcoming Events
Every event we host is an extension of our mission to build a more connected and thoughtful arts community. We bring artists and audiences together in intimate settings that make room for real engagement and meaningful exchange. These gatherings encourage people to reflect, ask questions, and see the many ways art can touch their lives. As you explore what is coming up, we hope you find something that speaks to you and invites you in.
Open Call | Deadline: July 14, 2026
Bridges Festival Open Call
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026
Event Date: October 17, 2026
Event Venue: Courtyard Theater, Plano, Texas
Garage Arts Project’s flagship multidisciplinary festival that brings together artists and communities to explore transformation in its many forms.
Past Events
Learn more about our annual initiatives & event history!
Annual Collaborative Multi-disciplinary Festival
Bridges Festival
Bridges is a one-of-a-kind collaborative festival featuring commissioned, multidisciplinary performances and collaborations between Texas-based artists.
Community Engagement Initiative
Fragments of Us
Fragments of Us was a year-long community centered initiative that invited people to share personal stories, memories, and moments that shaped their lives. These fragments were thoughtfully transformed by artists and students into art, performances, and installations. Together, they created spaces for reflection, connection, and shared understanding.
Innovative Productions and Performances
GAP Dance Ensemble
The Garage Arts Project Dance Ensemble partners with artistic organizations and initiatives to create unique, collaborative, and thematic dance productions.
Best-in-class Performances and Premiers
Artist Showcase
The Garage Arts Project highlighted acclaimed Indian artists Vaibhav Arekar and Meera Sreenarayan, who performed their thematic dance productions in 2024.
Global Experimental Platform
Art Salad
Art Salad aims to foster new collaborations and expand boundaries. We seek works from various art mediums that value collaboration and curiosity with a willingness to take creative risks to explore new ideas and concepts.