AURORA is bringing Dallas to the global stage this November.
For over 15 years, AURORA has transformed North Texas through free, large-scale and transformative public art experiences that merge technology, creativity, and community in unexpected spaces. Now, we are preparing for our most ambitious project yet: the AURORA Biennial, returning this November 1-21, our expansive, citywide exhibition and program of immersive, technology-driven art.
This signature event has already welcomed more than 165,000 visitors and generated over $7 million in economic impact for Dallas. With your support, the 2026 Biennial will go even further, bringing groundbreaking international artists, unforgettable installations, and transformative experiences to neighborhoods across the city.
Your gift today helps make the Biennial free and accessible for everyone.
The AURORA Biennial is more than an event, it’s a moment when Dallas becomes a global destination for art, innovation, and cultural connection.
This November, we will:
Every installation, performance, and experience is completely free to the public, ensuring that anyone, regardless of background, can participate.
When you give, you are directly supporting the AURORA Biennial and its participating artists.
Your donation will:
North Texas Giving Day is your opportunity to help bring the Biennial to life.
Because 100% of your gift goes directly to AURORA’s work through this platform , your impact is immediate and meaningful.
With the Biennial just months away, your support right now will:
Support AURORA.
Fund the Biennial.
Bring art, technology, and community together across the city.
AURORA Biennial 2024: VIdeo Installation by Tramaine Townsend
Video Art Night 2025 at
AT&T Discovery DistrictWoodrow Wilson HS Marching Band at AURORA Biennial 2024
Our mission inspires a more accessible future for art and technology by supporting the voices of today’s artists, while connecting diverse communities through transformative public art experiences.
Your Support:
- Keeps AURORA free and accessible to the public. Creating unique and inclusive cultural experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Commissions regional and national artists, working in innovative mediums, through equitable and accessible programming that enables everyone to participate and benefit from our initiatives.
- Contributes to covering essential operating expenses to ensure the sustainability of AURORA's mission.
Accessibility is at the heart of AURORA’s mission. Since our founding in 2010, we have worked to remove barriers that prevent communities from experiencing art and culture, offering free public programs, using technology to bridge the digital divide, and working to meet our community where they are, with care and consistency. These choices ensure that AURORA remains a catalyst for creativity, connection, and belonging across North Texas.
Organization name
A-RT EXPERIENCE
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
PO Box 225795