Fairs/Festivals
Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair 2027
Dallas, Texas
Application Fee: $35
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply. Emerging Artist Program or Grants exist.
- Submission Limit: 3
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 6, Max: 6
- Total | Max: 6
Opportunity Summary
The 5th Annual Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair is a community-driven 3-day event taking place the first weekend in April. Attendees have the chance to explore the vibrant and eclectic culture of Deep Ellum while supporting local and regional artists.
We invite artists of every medium to apply. Preference is given to local and greater Texas-based artists first. Artists from further away will be considerd upon demonstrating a meaningful connection to Deep Ellum.
By the Deep Ellum commUNITY for the Deep Ellum commUNITY:
The most exciting part of this event is that it is all grassroots—wanted and created by the Deep Ellum Community. We honor the Deep Ellum Arts Festival that took place for nearly 30 years, while holding space for artists within our community. Working with the neighborhood, this event highlights the small businesses and local talent who make Deep Ellum the Soul of Dallas.
This locally-produced event celebrates the artists who help define Deep Ellum as a creative and cultural hub, while welcoming artists from near and far away.
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General Information
The event will be held over 3 days April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2027 on Crowdus Street in Deep Ellum.
IMPORTANT DATES
November 30, 2026 Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. CST
December 11, 2026 Artists Notified of Invitation to Participate
January 4, 2027 Payment Deadline for Invited Artists
April 1 & 2, 2027 Artist Load-In
April 2-4, 2027 5th Annual Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Booth Fees: $550* per 10x10 space
$1,100 per 10x20 space
*A limited number of discounted 10x10 spaces for emerging artists are available for $350. Must qualify as an emerging artist as determined by jury.
Tent** rentals $275 per 10x10 tent
**All artists must provide a professional tent with sidewalls or rent a professional tent with sidewalls or rent through our vendor(s). Please note: sidewalls are the fabric walls to enclose the tents. Professional display panels are not a requirement; you may choose to display your work on panels, grids, pedestals, tables, etc. at your discretion.
This is a rain or shine event. We do not cancel for inclement weather. The show must go on!
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
IMPORTANT DATES
November 30, 2026 Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. CST
December 11, 2026 Artists Notified of Invitation to Participate
January 4, 2027 Payment Deadline for Invited Artists
April 1 & 2, 2027 Artist Load-In
April 2-4, 2027 5th Annual Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Booth Fees: $550* per 10x10 space
$1,100 per 10x20 space
*A limited number of discounted 10x10 spaces for emerging artists are available for $350. Must qualify as an emerging artist as determined by jury.
Tent** rentals $275 per 10x10 tent
**All artists must provide a professional tent with sidewalls or rent a professional tent with sidewalls or rent through our vendor(s). Please note: sidewalls are the fabric walls to enclose the tents. Professional display panels are not a requirement; you may choose to display your work on panels, grids, pedestals, tables, etc. at your discretion.
This is a rain or shine event. We do not cancel for inclement weather. The show must go on!
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
- Limited Availability for Local, Dallas/DFW Based Food and non-alocholic Beverage Vendors
- Standard 10' x 15' booth spaces require a $1500 deposit toward 30% of sales. Food & Beverage Vendors retain 70% of profits.
- Discounted Food & Bev spaces are available for hyper-local, Deep Ellum-based folks.
- Must comply with all City of Dallas regulations, including permitting.
Application Requirements
ARTWORK EXHIBIT POLICY
Double booths are limited. Booth assignments are made on a "first come, first served" basis. Requests must be made in writing via email to artists@deepellumfair.com with the subject "Booth Request".
SALES & USE TAX
Artists retain all revenue from the sale of their work. Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting of all taxes, including sales tax. For information call the Texas Comptroller’s Office at 800.252.5555 or go to window.state.tx.us.
WEATHER POLICY
This is a rain or shine event. Resonable accomodations will be made to the best of our ability. Refunds will not be granted for inclement weather.
- The artist/exhibitor must be present during the entire festival. No agents or representatives may attend the event in place of the artist.
- All artworks and exhibits must be created by the artist.
- Original work by the artist must occupy at least 75% of the display space in the booth.
- Accepted artists may only exhibit work in the medium or body of work submitted to the jury. Works exhibited are expected to be consistent with images submitted.
- Collaborating artists are permitted. Each artist must be identified on the application.
- Work made by a production studio is not permitted.
- For more than one artist to display in a single (shared) booth, each artist must apply and receive an invitation separately.
- All exhibits must be contained within the parameters of the tent space. An artist/exhibitor is not allowed to take up any space outside of their designated tent area.
- AI "art" is strictly prohibited.
- Resale (including Vintage) is strictly prohibited.
- Adherence to policies is monitored.
Double booths are limited. Booth assignments are made on a "first come, first served" basis. Requests must be made in writing via email to artists@deepellumfair.com with the subject "Booth Request".
SALES & USE TAX
Artists retain all revenue from the sale of their work. Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting of all taxes, including sales tax. For information call the Texas Comptroller’s Office at 800.252.5555 or go to window.state.tx.us.
WEATHER POLICY
This is a rain or shine event. Resonable accomodations will be made to the best of our ability. Refunds will not be granted for inclement weather.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
350
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
125
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
7
Booth Information
PLEASE NOTE THE APPLICATION IS OPEN FOR WAITLIST ONLY.
Standard booth fee: $550 for 10'x10' space.
Tent rental: $275 per 10'x10'
A professional tent with four securable sidewalls is required. Artists providing their own tent with sidewalls will not be charged a tent rental fee. Note: sidewalls to fully enclose the tent is for the protection of your artwork. Sidewalls to enclose the tent are unrelated to display panels. Method of display is at artist's discretion.
Tents must be weighted with a minimum of 60 lbs per leg.
Limited discounted booths for emerging artists are available for $375 + tent.
High-visibility corner booths are available first-come first-served for $750 + tent.
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
Standard booth fee: $550 for 10'x10' space.
Tent rental: $275 per 10'x10'
A professional tent with four securable sidewalls is required. Artists providing their own tent with sidewalls will not be charged a tent rental fee. Note: sidewalls to fully enclose the tent is for the protection of your artwork. Sidewalls to enclose the tent are unrelated to display panels. Method of display is at artist's discretion.
Tents must be weighted with a minimum of 60 lbs per leg.
Limited discounted booths for emerging artists are available for $375 + tent.
High-visibility corner booths are available first-come first-served for $750 + tent.
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
- Limited Availability for Local, Dallas/DFW Based Food and non-alocholic Beverage Vendors
- Standard 10' x 15' booth spaces are $5000,
- Discounted Food & Beverage spaces are available for hyper-local, Deep Ellum-based folks on a case-by-case basis.
- Must comply with all City of Dallas permitting & regulations.
- Setup for artists begins Thursday, April 2nd @ 10 a.m.
- Teardown commences immediately after show, Sunday, April 5th. (Artists must be completely cleared out by 8 a.m. Monday. Overnight security is NOT provided Sunday night.)
Refund Policy
CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds (less $50 administrative fee) for booth fees will be given for cancellations received prior to February 1, 2027.
Refunds, partial refunds or credit toward another event may be provided on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Deep Ellum Community Association for cancellations made after February 1, 2027.
Refunds will not be granted for application fees.
Refunds (less $50 administrative fee) for booth fees will be given for cancellations received prior to February 1, 2027.
Refunds, partial refunds or credit toward another event may be provided on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Deep Ellum Community Association for cancellations made after February 1, 2027.
Refunds will not be granted for application fees.
Additional Fees
Corner 10x20 Booth Space: $1,250
10x20 Booth Space: $1,100
10x15 Booth: $875
Corner 10x10 Booth Space: $700
Standard Artist 10x10 Booth Space: $550
Tent Rental: $275