Kettle Art Gallery in Dallas is hosting "OG's Return to Deep Ellum," an exhibition reuniting eight pioneering visual artists who helped shape the creative identity of the Deep Ellum district. The show features works by Bill Haveron, Brad Ellis, Brad Smith, Clay Austin, Dwayne Carter, Frank Campagna, Greg "Ozone" Contestabile, and Thor Johnson, alongside tributes to the late Albert Scherbarth and David "Mosquito" Hawley. The opening reception precedes a run through August 16.
This exhibition matters because it celebrates the legacy of the artists who defined Deep Ellum's vibrant arts scene, offering a rare reunion that highlights the district's cultural history. By bringing together these original figures, the show underscores the enduring impact of grassroots art communities on local identity and serves as a homecoming that reconnects the neighborhood with its creative roots.