Our Mission

• Music Programs: Lessons, workshops, toddler music exploration
• Literary Programs: Read-ins , Poetry Events, creative writing exploration, Story time and literacy forums
• Dance and Movement Programs:: Get up and Move to the music for children and senior citizens
• Technology Programming: Digital Recording Classes, STEAM
• Visual Arts Programs: Classes,Paint Parties, "Art of Me" self exploration through art creation, "Jazz 101" music inspired art Session
• Good Lyfe Programs: Various Programs designed for families in the community who may not otherwise afford or have access to  instruction, materials or opportunities to explore the arts!

The Jazz BeCuzz Art Center was founded in 2014 by Candace Mahogany Miller (with the encouragement and support of Dallas Jazz Legend Jason Davis) as a safe and diverse space for families to enjoy fine and cultural arts while exploring contemporary ways to pioneer and create music, literature and movement. Candace, since the age of 11 began to nurture her overwhelming passion for the arts and the need for any and every child to be extending the opportunity to experience to create and learn artistically. After 4 years of developing its programming and relationship with the community, Jazz BeCuzz Arts Group became incorporated in 2018 as a public 501c3 nonprofit organization. Jazz BeCuzz has made a notable impact on the DFW metroplex through performances, programming and workshops throughout the various communities and by providing education, at the Jazz BeCuzz Art Center as well as throughout the Dallas/ Ft Worth metroplex and even abroad via its virtual events and programs. The staff and educators with the Jazz Becuzz Organization carry a collective wealth of over 50 years of arts education, mentorship and development.  

Center Staff

Candace Warren, Executive Director

Ashanta Tolliver, Executive Admin

Alexis Davis, Junior Coordinator

Jesse Davis, Junior Coordinator

Tennille Malone, Admin

Tashia Mitchell, Support

2024-2025 Board of Directors

Brenda McDonald - Chair

Martin Crockett - Vice Chair

Lucille Tolliver - Treasurer

Geretha Andrews

Venus Beck

Tori DeRudder 

Kent Ellingson

Darlene Fluker

Natilie Hubert

Courtenay Terrell

Candace Warren

Resident Educators

288 Vocal Studio

Andrea Wallace

Andreawallace288@gmail.com