Ukrainian American Society of Texas
The Ukrainian American Society of Texas Is A Non-Profit 501(C)(3) Organization in the North Texas Area. Established in 1983 to Preserve and Celebrate the Ukrainian Culture, Language, Traditions, History, Food and Music!
OVER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY!
RUSSIA INVADES UKRAINE ! !
Ukraine Is Defending Democracy & Freedom for All!
Donations to UAST:
CULTURAL WONDERS OF UKRAINE EXHIBIT - EVENT DETAILS
J Eric Jonsson Library 4th Floor - Downtown Dallas
1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX
Free Admission - Free Underground Parking
January 23rd thru April 30th 2026
UAST Board Member, Chrystya Geremesz has created an incredible showcase featuring world renown Ukrainian art, embroidery, textiles, pottery, wood carvings, jewelry, pysanky, instruments and much more! Explore traditional Ukrainian attire and enjoy a gallery of photographs that celebrate the country's beauty. Discover more about Kharkiv, Ukraine, one of Dallas' Sister Cities, and view the newly added selection of Ukrainian books through First Lady Olena Zelenska's project "Ukrainian Bookshelf"!
First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska's Visit on 3-26-26
What an honor to have the First Lady of Ukraine visit Cultural Wonders of Ukraine! During a brief but productive visit to Dallas, The First Lady started her day off with a visit to the Downtown J Eric Jonsson Library to present a number of selected Ukrainian Books through her Ukrainian Bookshelf project. The event was held on the 4th Floor of the Library where the Cultural Wonders of Ukraine Exhibit has been on display since January 23rd for the North Texas Community to enjoy! Due to the overwhelming views and interest, the Exhibit is now scheduled to last through April 30, 2026!
FIRST LADY FACEBOOK VIDEO LINK
FIRST LADY OF UKRAINE WEBSITE ARTICLE
DALLAS MORNING NEWS ARTICLE
Mayor Erik Johnson's Visit on 3-2-26
Mayor Johnson has been a true supporter of Ukraine and within hours of news about the war in 2022, reached out to our Ukrainian Community to ask how he can help. The Mayor also initiated the Kharkiv, Ukraine Sister City program to foster a relationship that supports cultural education, business development and overall city relations! He was thrilled to visit the exhibit and was truly moved by the beautiful displays and dedicated room for Kharkiv.
Opening Ceremony of Exhibit Held on 1-23-26 (Click Here)
The official opening of this exhibit was on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 1-2:30 PM at J Eric Jonsson Library, 4th Floor, on 1515 Young Street in downtown Dallas. Representatives from the City of Dallas, Dallas Public Library, Council Members, and local Ukrainian organizations were invited to participate in the first-ever Cultural Exhibit About Ukraine in Texas!
Local Ukrainian Food Sponsors provided an excellent sampling for the attendees:
Completed Events:
FILM SHOWINGS at Dallas Public Library Auditorium, 1st Floor
Sunday, February 1: Taras Bulba 1-4 PM - Completed
Saturday, February 14: Fiddler On The Roof 1-4 PM
Saturday, February 21: Mavka- The Forest Song 1-4 PM
CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS, 4th Floor Main Display Area
Sunday, February 15: The Bandura-National Instrument 1-3 PM
Sunday, February 22: Petrykivka Art 1-3 PM
Sunday, March 1: Ukrainian Embroidery 1-3 PM
Sunday, March 15: Ukrainian Easter Traditions and Painting Pysanky (Eggs) 1-3 PM
Sunday, March 22: Ukrainian Dance 1-3 PM
FEATURED ARTISTS OF UKRAINE, 4th Floor Galleries
Roman Opalinski - 5 Mixed Media Paintings from the World Renown Artist of Ukraine
Hanna Chekodanova - Multiple Pieces of Petrykivka Style Paintings from International Artist of Ukraine
Volodymyr Bevza - 5 Acrylic Paintings from this Ukrainian Artist and Children's Book Illustrator
DALLAS SISTER CITY - Kharkiv, Ukraine
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In 2022, the Dallas City Council unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and suspending their Sister City ties with Saratov, Russia. Two years later at the World Economic Forum, discussions between the City of Dallas and the City of Kharkiv, Ukraine led to the signing of a Friendship Agreement – a commitment between the two cities to begin a productive partnership including economic, educational and cultural exchange. Before and after photos from 6 buildings show the devastation this city has had to endure.
EXHIBIT SPONSORS:
Ukrainian American Society of Texas, Dallas Public Library, Ebby Halliday Realtors
LIBRARY EXHIBIT HOURS:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 9 am to 8 pm
Wednesday - 9 am to 5 pm
Thursday - 9 am to 8 pm
Friday - 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday - 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday - 9 am to 4 pm
FREE Underground Parking! USE GPS Address:1541 Wood St, Dallas
Fascinating Culture, History and More!
As Ukraine continues to unfold her beautiful culture and rich history to the world, UAST, through our outreach, brings you closer to the wonders of this ancient country and the many traditions held within its borders!
The Bandura -
National Instrument
Wooden Churches
Pysanky, Ancient Art Form on Eggs
Ukrainian Cuisine
Colorful Embroidery
Ukrainian History
Center of Europe: Rakhiv, Ukraine
Population: 39,618,214 (8-16-22)
Geography: 233,000 Square Miles
Highest Elevation: 6762 Feet
Civilization 300,000 Years Ago
Language: Ukrainian
Over 100 Nationalities Live in Ukraine
Alphabet: Cyrillic
Capital City: Kyiv
Currency: Hryvnia
World's First Constitution
If Not For Ukrainians!
NEWLY RELEASED: Portraits of Ukraine, A Nation at War
The 280-page book is packed with 310 beautiful and often dramatic images. At a time when Ukraine is viewed solely through the prism of the horrors and tragedies of the Russian invasion, it is good to see a book that presents Ukraine’s long history, its struggles and victories, the resolve and determination of its people, and the fabulous beauty and cultural heritage of the country. As such, it is an important contribution to fully understanding Ukraine’s current struggle for freedom and what motivates her people, a theme that runs throughout the book.
Ukrainian Films on TAKFLIX
TAKFLIX streams over 100 films (including some absolute classics of Ukrainian cinema like Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors) with English subtitles. 10% of all streaming revenue goes to Come Back Alive. 50% of all streaming revenue goes straight to Ukrainian filmmakers.
Ukrainian Made Gifts:
UGEARS - Mechanical models made of wood
Educational Classes on Ukraine
Ukraine: History, Culture & Identities:
A short introductory course in the history, culture, and society of Ukraine from the Middle Ages to the present. The course is aimed not only to provide basic knowledge of Ukrainian history and culture but to reveal Ukrainian impact on European and world history. The course is in English and free of charge!
A free beginner level course at Yale University by Instructor, Timothy Snyder
Ukraine in Europe
