Empire of Dirt’s Easter Tea Service

A one-of-a-kind gathering exploring the body, service, and culture through ceramics and live performance—with complimentary tea cups for all guests. on view April 5, 2026.

Empire of Dirt invites the Dallas–Fort Worth arts community to an Easter Tea Service unlike any other: a live performance installation conceived and executed by artists Tabatha Trolli and Xxavier Edward Carter. Set against the backdrop of the Easter season, the event brings together ceramics, embodied performance, and communal gathering to probe the body, the concept of service, colonial histories, contemporary American culture, and the enduring significance of material objects.

Guests are welcomed to tea, refreshments, and fellowship in an environment shaped by over 200 handcrafted ceramic cups and vessels—each one a unique artistic object. The setting invites engagement with the festivals of spring: pastels, restorative nature, and the fashions of rebirth. This is a non-religious service; all faiths are welcome.

Each ticket includes a complimentary, one-of-a-kind tea cup. Tickets are $40 plus tax and are available at Eventbrite.