Hunky's Cedar Springs Art Auction to Benefit Local Community During Pride Week
Hunky's Cedar Springs is hosting an art show and auction featuring portraits of local celebrities by artist Becca Waugh to raise funds for the Cedar Springs Merchant Association during Pride in Dallas Week, supporting neighborhood beautification and small business advocacy.
Hunky's Cedar Springs will host an Art Show & Auction on September 17, 2025, during Pride in Dallas Week, featuring custom portraits by Texas artist Becca Waugh. The event benefits the Cedar Springs Merchant Association (CSMA), which plays a vital role in strengthening and celebrating the Oak Lawn community through neighborhood beautification, safety initiatives, and small business advocacy.
The auction will feature whimsical, one-of-a-kind artworks inspired by classic Hunky's menu items, turning corn dogs, hot dogs, and burgers into cheeky works of art. Portraits include CSMA board members and Dallas personalities such as Kevin Miller, Lee Daugherty, Jason Preston, Chad Mantooth, Donnesh Amrollah, Leo Cusimano, Liquor Mini, Brad Pritchett, RAMRODD, Steve Kemble, David Hearn, Wayne Smith/CherPatti Fink, Adam Medrano, Mikey Nguyen, David Taffet, Christine Bengston, Cassie Nova, Jason Hanna & Joe Riggs Family, Wesley Smoot, and Nick Nunley.
The CSMA raises funds through signature events like the Cedar Springs Wine Walk and the Clover Classic Golf Tournament, directly supporting neighborhood initiatives. The association serves as a unifying voice for merchants, helping preserve the historic and cultural character of Cedar Springs while fostering growth and inclusivity.
Event details include a VIP reception from 6:30–7:30pm for portrait celebrities, sponsors, and invited guests, and a general reception from 7:30–9:00pm open to the community with hors d'oeuvres, wine, frozen margaritas & daiquiris, and on-site art demonstrations. A suggested $10 donation at the door supports CSMA.
Community partners include Just Enough Wines, Planteray Rum, Suerte Tequila, US Foods, and Signature Baking Company, with support from Pride in Dallas. Since 1984, Hunky's has been a cornerstone of Dallas' Oak Lawn neighborhood, and this event continues its tradition of giving back and celebrating community.