# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Devon Rodriguez - Arts & Letters Live
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: In conversation with Claudia Vega, Whose Books

Work in Progress is the inspiring true story of Devon Rodriguez, the self-made New York City portraitist who overcame all odds to become the most followed artist on social media worldwide.

His photorealistic subway sketches and person-on-the-street interviews demonstrate the power of portraiture to celebrate everyday people whose lives are often ignored. During the pandemic, Rodriguez began sharing his work in bite-sized TikTok videos that went viral, making him the most-followed visual artist on TikTok. Now, the celebrated Bronx-born artist turns his perspective inward, reflecting on how art helped him cope with his turbulent upbringing and a world defined by hardship. This fascinating memoir is a modern fable about a young man with a pencil, a phone, and a relentless drive to succeed.

Devon Rodriguez has sketched President Biden, Oprah, Pedro Pascal, Tom Holland, and more. His work has been featured in The New Yorker and The New York Times, and in 2025 he was named a TIME100 Creator and a Forbes Top Creator. 

6:00 PM - Pre-event workshop:

Enjoy a portrait drawing workshop with Dallas artist Jim Hastings in the DMA’s newly renovated Center for Creative Connections. Space is limited; a workshop ticket is required to participate.

Ticket Info:
Member Tickets - $12
Public Tickets - $15
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/devon-rodriguez-arts-and-letters-live/200030819969845
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dallas
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX, United States, Texas 75201
- **lat**: 32.78727
- **long**: -96.80021
- **full address**: 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX, United States, Texas 75201

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Devon Rodriguez - Arts & Letters Live being held?
  - **A:** Devon Rodriguez - Arts & Letters Live takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX, United States, Texas 75201.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Devon Rodriguez - Arts & Letters Live?
  - **A:** Devon Rodriguez - Arts & Letters Live is organized by Dallas Museum of Art.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Dallas Museum of Art's events?
  - **A:** Dallas Museum of Art has 340+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Dallas Museum of Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Devon Rodriguez - Arts & Letters Live is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dallas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Devon Rodriguez - Arts & Letters Live sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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