2026 FAIR ARTISTS

I grew up in Dallas–Oak Cliff and have always loved Deep Ellum, even living there for a short time. It has long been a Dallas staple with cruising cars, drag queens, live music, and a vibrant art scene. To me, Deep Ellum is a rare space of creativity, expression, and true acceptance.

A wonderful arts community, funky, creative, and full of energy. I've been a previous artist many years.

Well, Deep Ellum has been in my heart since the early 2000's, having first visited to perform with a music group at a DIY performance space/indoor skatepark. Wild times for sure. From then on it's been on my radar, performing in town several times in the following years. When I started doing art festivals the Deep Ellum art fest quickly became a staple in my yearly art tours. whenever passing through with friends or family we always stop in town for a bite and check out "the big eye" before we split. I've always enjoyed the neighborhood's eclectic scene however it's the people that make a community special and I've met some magical folks ther

"Deep Ellum" due to the pronunciation of its original name, "Deep Elm," is one of Dallas, Texas's most historically and culturally significant neighborhoods - known for it's longstanding history with the arts, performance, tattoo parlors and a love live music.

it's a fun community and a solid place where I spent a lot of time running around in my 20s going to shows and finding new bars to hang out in.

Dallas punk

My home of 26 years.

Un espacio fantástico ´para llevar el arte.

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!

It gave me a place to go that is full of music and culture.

I've always found myself in Deep Ellum to eat and enjoy the arts. Being able to show my work with this community would mean being a part of one of the most creative neighborhoods in Dallas/Fort Worth, and that would be incredible.

Deep Ellum was truly where my self employed art journey/ freedom began. in 2016, I came to Deep Ellum & had a sell out show. The love & appreciation I was welcomed with in the community was beyond my belief. From the artists displaying alongside me, to the patrons that walked the streets. I knew these were my people. Funky, wild style, outside the box rebels that didn't believe in limitations.

Deep Ellum is a part of Texas with so much soul. Deep Ellum drives to maintain and grow the arts in this vibrant community. Deep Ellum offers a space for new and recurring artists to showcase art. Keeping the culture and the vibe stronger than ever in the great state of Texas.

I have friends and family in Dallas and consider it my second home. Deep Ellum is a place close to my heart as I have spent many years playing gigs as a musician there as well as gallery shows as a visual artist.

I am not from Texas. When I first got here I spent I whole year out of place. The first art show I ever did was in Deep Ellum- Deep Ellum helped me feel connected here in Texas. I continue to be astounded by the kindness and selflessness I get met with every time I go to into Deep Ellum. For a show or otherwise. I know if I need help with something, someone there will have my back. The sense of community is there.

Deep Ellum is where creativity, grit and community all come together. It reminds me to slow down, soak in the art and enjoy the people around me