Founder & CEO Sara Salih with
Vice President & Art Market Director Shawni Darling 

Get to Know Us

The Usual Artspects has been transforming the Dallas-Fort Worth art scene since 2021 through vibrant pop-up art and vendor markets.

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In 2022, we evolved into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a powerful mission: providing art therapy and expressive programs to survivors of abuse. Every vendor booth fee from our markets directly supports these vital programs. Our foundation and continued ability to help survivors rests on the shoulders of our dedicated vendors, who return month after month to support our cause. 

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In 2025, we transitioned our organizational name to The Survivors Oasis to better reflect our mission and the women we serve. However, our art markets continue to operate under the name The Usual Artspects, and all proceeds from these events continue to directly support our survivor programs.

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​Ready to join our creative community? Follow our Facebook Page and join our Facebook Vendor Group to explore upcoming markets and apply for a vendor booth. We also keep an updated list of market applications on Linktree. Together, we can make a difference through the healing power of art.

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