2026 FAIR ARTISTS

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

It's always been a place of creativity and fascination for me. I grew up in the DFW area and have been going to Deep Ellum for various events since the late 90's. I enjoy participating in art shows when I have the availability especially at Kettle and Deep Ellum Art Company. I've also participated in former Deep Ellum Arts Fest and the new DECAF that started last year. It's always a joy to show art in the area.

Deep Ellum is a very special place in Dallas. I have had wonderful times with friends and family. We watched my son's friends play in bands in Deep Ellum. You enter into a very special world when you walk the streets of Deep Ellum.

Means home and family. I have lived in Deep Ellum for over 14 years and now live in the Cedars but have always called Deep Ellum home.

Deep Ellum is one of our most essential neighborhoods in Dallas. Of course, I spent my college years catching both national and local bands in Trees, Club Clearview, The Bomb Factory, and Curtain Club. And I still occasionally try to get down to see a show.

A fun place to unwind from the stressful chaos of life. A place that connects me with the roots of Texas and brings a joy of small local business in my day to day life.

Deep Ellum is rich in live music. Live music as well as the stories the artists tell are our inspiration.

I'm originally from South Louisiana and am excited to revisit the vibrant southern culture that made me who I am today.

A place where art can flourish and be appreciated

I have lived in Dallas over 20 years and in my youth I went to Deep Ellum to dance all night! Now I go for the food and the art.

A fun vibrant part neighborhood in Dallas that brings the community together to enjoy the arts and culture of the area. SIde note, I also think about the Grateful Dead song, Deep Ellum Blues. My dad played it as a kid and to this day its one of my favorite songs!

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Deep Ellum means a lot to us. We have been artists at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival for over 12 years, so since we are locals, we have experienced the evolution and growth of such an amazing area, and every year we have experienced such huge support to our work by patrons who live and enjoy the area, so we are exited to be part of your event!

Deep Ellum is one of the first places I started sharing my work. I started sharing my work for the first time at local markets last year and the Deep Ellum market was one of my favorites. It was so fun to share my work with such a lively and art appreciative community.

I worked in downtown Dallas back in the eighties when Deep Ellum was experiencing its "rebirth" and enjoyed dining experiences there. 25 years later my kids would go to concerts there!! Eclectic, artistic and fun!

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