2026 FAIR ARTISTS

A place where art can flourish and be appreciated

It’s such a cool artist community and I love every experience I’ve had there!

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.

To me, Deep Ellum represents creativity without limits—a place where art, music, and culture collide to form something greater than the sum of its parts. Much like the vibrant history of the neighborhood, my work is rooted in energy, color, and storytelling. Through layered textures, bold strokes, and dynamic imagery, I strive to create pieces that spark conversation and connection, reflecting the spirit of a community that has always embraced innovation and expression.

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 has been a part of my life since high school. I used to go there with friends for BBQ and to explore new spots. When I turned 21, I got to experience its nightlife—where a lot happened and I learned about the wild side of life. What makes Deep Ellum special to me is its duality. On one side, you have people who deeply care about the community and want to see it grow in a positive direction. On the other, those who seek chaos or experience life unconsciously. That balance—between creation and destruction, structure and freedom—is what makes Deep Ellum unique compared to anywhere else in Dallas. It’s a vivid merge of cultures

Texas is my birth state and I love coming back home. My hubby is also an artist and we live in Arkansas. We have totally enjoyed coming back home and participating in the Deep Ellum Arts Festival...we have received so much support from everyone and the show is always a huge success for both of us.

To me, Deep Ellum represents the resilience of creative communities. While I’m not from Texas, I know what it means to be part of an artistic community that bands together in crisis. I’ve dug fellow artists’ work from the mud, brought meals to studios with no power for months, raised funds for those who lost everything, and cried alongside friends as we rebuild. This solidarity transformed me. I stopped creating for just myself and I am creating for the healing of others.

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.

It is the exact place I think of when I think about becoming big in the art world.

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.

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It was my first ever show in Dallas where I found an amazing and engaging artistic community.

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.

I have a passion to make my art accessible to everyone and Deep Ellum will allow me to do that. I have been traveling the country with my family on a mission to bring my art in person to people around the country, not just on social media. I am in a new city every weekend and I would love to bring my work to this event.