Entry No. 24 — the Dallas file — filed under: house gallery
PRP (Permanent Research Project)
A contemporary art project space inside a little 1930s residential house on an unassuming block in Trinity Groves, founded by Michael Mazurek with curation help from the founder of nomadic gallery Jessamine. Recent shows have probed how bodies are represented in visual culture.
The story
If you drive down Fabrication Street looking for a polished commercial art venue, you will pass right by it. What stands at 508 Fabrication is a 1930s residential bungalow with chipped white paint, fickle plumbing, and a sagging chain-link fence around the front yard. Sometimes an affectionate tortoiseshell cat named Oscar is curled up on the porch. This is PRP—pronounced "perp"—a 912-square-foot artist-run space founded in 2016 by artists Michael Mazurek and River Shell.
PRP stands for Permanent Research Project, and it operates as a raw testing ground rather than a commercial showroom. You won't find gallery attendants behind pedestals or sterile concrete floors here. Instead, Mazurek and collaborating curators—such as Greg Meza, founder of the roving gallery Jessamine—use the house to mount sharp conceptual exhibitions, probing complex themes like how bodies are depicted, commodified, and represented in contemporary visual culture.
What it's like
Visiting PRP takes a little planning. Because this is a DIY project space rather than a daily walk-in gallery, there are no fixed public hours—your visit depends on catching an active exhibition opening reception or setting up an appointment in advance. Trust your navigation app, look for the unassuming white house on a quiet block in the Tin District, and park respectfully along the street. Afterward, walk a few blocks over to the Trinity Groves dining complex or cross the Trinity River via the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge.
The move: Catch an opening or new exhibition in the tiny white house, then walk over to the Trinity Groves restaurants or the nearby pedestrian bridge views.
📍 Before you go PRP hides in plain sight: it's a small 1930s house on Fabrication St in Trinity Groves (West Dallas), with no gallery signage to speak of, so trust the address and look for the unassuming white house rather than a storefront. This is an artist-run project space, not a drop-in gallery — your visit hinges on an active exhibition or an opening reception, so confirm a show is actually up before you make the trip. Treat the block as residential and be respectful. It pairs naturally with the cluster of Trinity Groves restaurants a short walk away, and the Ronald Kirk pedestrian bridge over the Trinity River for skyline views.
- 📍 Trinity Groves (West Dallas)
- 💸 Free
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 508 Fabrication St., Dallas, TX
Hours: Shows on a rotating schedule (a new exhibition was expected late June 2026); no fixed public hours - check ahead.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- 2 BED 1 BATH — Pair PRP's 1930s bungalow setup with another DIY residential art enclave in Oak Cliff, where artists convert their living space into a contemporary gallery.
- Jettison — After probing high-concept art in West Dallas, head down the street to slip through the unmarked black door behind Sylvan Thirty's Houndstooth Coffee for an intimate cocktail.
- The Night Market at Trinity Groves — Follow up an evening exhibition opening on Fabrication Street with an outdoor stroll through Trinity Groves' night market of local makers and street food.
- Another Round — Balance an artist-run research space with a lighthearted round of indoor mini-golf and craft cocktails just four-tenths of a mile away.
Good to know
Is there any gallery signage out front?
No. PRP hides in plain sight inside a 1930s residential house at 508 Fabrication St, marked only by its address and a chain-link fence.
What are PRP's regular operating hours?
PRP has no fixed public drop-in hours. It opens for exhibition receptions and by appointment during active show runs, so confirm a show is currently installed before making the trip.
Who founded and runs the space?
PRP was founded in 2016 by artists Michael Mazurek and River Shell as an artist-run incubator for experimentation and critical discourse.
How do I schedule a visit outside of an opening reception?
You can contact PRP via their Instagram (@prp.agency) or email (agencyprp@gmail.com) to request an appointment when an exhibition is active.
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Further reading: keranews.org · Official site
last checked: 2026-06-06