Duncanville Candidates’ Forum to Focus on Arts, Culture & the Economy
DUNCANVILLE, TX – As Duncanville prepares for its upcoming City Council elections, voters will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their vision for arts, culture, and the creative economy. The Duncanville Candidates’ Forum on Arts, Culture & the Economy will take place on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Collab (544 East Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX 75116).
This nonpartisan forum will provide a platform for candidates to discuss the role of arts and culture in shaping Duncanville’s future. With the establishment of the Arts Commission, the Duncanville Arts Fund, and the Armstrong Park Cultural District, the city has demonstrated a clear commitment to arts as a driver of community and economic growth.
“Duncanville has made a clear commitment to the arts as a driver of community and economic growth,” said Ron Thompson, organizer of the Duncanville Forum on Arts, Culture & the Economy. “As candidates vie for office, it is essential for voters to understand their positions on the future of Duncanville’s arts sector.”
Forum Details
Date: April 17, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Collab, 544 East Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX 75116
During the event, candidates will participate in a moderated discussion covering key policy issues, followed by an audience Q&A session. Topics will include:
What role should arts and culture play in Duncanville’s economic development?
How can city leaders support creative industries and cultural tourism?
What policies will candidates champion to strengthen arts funding and public engagement?
This public forum is free and open to everyone. Community members are encouraged to attend in person to meet the candidates, ask questions, and advocate for policies that support arts-driven innovation and economic investment.
About Duncanville Forum on Arts, Culture & the Economy
The Duncanville Forum on Arts, Culture & the Economy is a nonpartisan initiative dedicated to fostering civic dialogue on arts, culture, and the creative economy in Duncanville.
