2025 FAIR ARTISTS

Having grown up just north of Dallas (Richardson), Depp Ellum was always the "cool" placed to go hang out. As soon as my friends and I were old enough, we would hop on the DART and ride it all the way down to Deep Ellum feeling like the world was at our fingertips. So many fun times were had from my teens and into my 20s. Now as I am older and have learned about the rich history within this community my love for it has only deepened. Deep Ellum will forever be my favorite neighborhood in Dallas.

Creative energy! And again, the smiles were what I noticed the most in Deep Ellum. Everyone’s just happy to be a part of it!

alot. it’s decades of art, music, food, culture, people. i couldn’t begin to describe in this box.

My home of 26 years.

I have lived in the Dallas area my whole life. We started going to Deep Ellum back in the 80's when it first became club, restaurant and shopping destination. Through the years I have been in Deep Ellum for concerts, meals and shopping. Have done quite a few projects down there when I was in the construction business. Recently I have been showing art there as well. Just a great place for many things.

It is the heartbeat of acceptance and love for all things art related in the Dfw area.

For the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of selling my artwork at the Deep Ellum Art Festival, and during that time, I’ve developed a deep and lasting connection to the area. I’ve seen Deep Ellum through its highs and lows, and even though I don’t live in Dallas, it feels like a second home. I have family living there, many of my collectors are there, and I’ve spent so much time walking those streets that I know them like the back of my hand. I proudly wear my Deep Ellum hoodies and tank tops wherever I go, sharing the story of this unique and vibrant community with the world. I’ve always advocated for Deep Ellum because it

I grew up in Old East Dallas, Deep Ellum has grown and changed with in my life. It’s where I saw my first rock show and it was the first place I ever exhibited my art after college. It’s home to alternative thrill seekers poets and music lovers.

Deep Ellum is beloved community, the perfect blend for Arts and Entertainment for me and my family

I worked the Deep Ellum arts fair for the first time last year. It was actually my very first art fair ever. So it holds a particularly special place in my heart. It really gave me a sense of confidence i never really had after engaging with people and them appreciating my art. I hope to continue to work the fair as much as i can in the future.

Deep Ellum is a rich artistic community that supported the arts and art culture. It especially aids in the promotion of regional artists. The community comes out to support creativity!

Deep Ellum is, in my mind, the art capital of DFW. It is a place where people of all walks of life come together to express themselves with art.

It's a pretty energetic area, with amazing art and music. For me the most attractive of all are the bold murals, they were very inspiring for me to delve into an art residency program, where I get to paint a mural, in June 2025.

It is a local community I’ve enjoyed visiting I like that the show is focusing on supporting local and including local artists!

Deep Ellum was the birthplace of me chasing my artistic dreams . As a jazz singer I spent many nights sharing my gift at the Prophet Bar and various other places that made space for artists to express. Deep Ellum will always be a symbol of community and freedom to express.