Deep Ellum Foundation • Our strategic plan in action
An inviting environment.
A neighborhood we care for.
Clean sidewalks, cared-for spaces, and art that feels like Deep Ellum. The Deep Ellum Foundation works with neighbors, businesses, artists, and community partners to make the district a welcoming place to spend time.
Everyday care. Lasting character.
Keeping Deep Ellum beautiful takes all of us.
From planting trees and cleaning sidewalks to removing graffiti, DEF’s work supports a neighborhood that is cared for and full of character. Community participation and local creativity are part of that work.
Care for shared spaces.
Neighborhood cleanups bring people together to make a visible difference on the streets we share.
Bring art into everyday life.
Artist-designed banners add color and personality while giving local creative work a public platform.
Support the people behind it.
Working with local artists helps keep Deep Ellum’s creative identity connected to the people who make it.
Local art. Deep Ellum personality.
From the streetlight
to your everyday carry.
Artist Taylor Peterson’s Halloween banner artwork brings a playful, unmistakably Deep Ellum take on the season to the neighborhood. Now you can take that artwork with you on a Halloween tote—and support local art with your purchase.
Available at the Deep Ellum Community Center
Grab your Halloween tote.
$25 each · Two for $45
Stop by the Deep Ellum Community Center during open hours to pick up yours. Limited supply—available while supplies last.
Your purchase keeps supporting artists.
Half of the proceeds goes directly to Taylor Peterson. The other half is reinvested in producing future artist merchandise for sale, helping create ongoing opportunities for artists to earn from their work.
Help care for the place we share
Make your mark on a more inviting Deep Ellum.
Join a cleanup, support a local artist, or connect with DEF about ways to get involved. Small acts of care help shape the neighborhood’s everyday experience.