Allen Arts Festival 2026

The Allen Arts Festival, organized by the Allen Arts Alliance, takes place at Watters Creek Village in Allen, Texas. The festival features juried artists showcasing original art in various media categories including clay, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, metal, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. Live entertainment and children's art activities are offered throughout the weekend.

Festival dates are Friday, May 8th (2:00 pm - 8:00 pm), Saturday, May 9th (10:00 am - 8:00 pm), and Sunday, May 10th (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm). Booth fees are $325 for a 10'x10' standard booth or $600 for a 20'x10' large double booth, with limited electricity available for $50. Artists must provide their own white professional-quality tent with a minimum of 50 lbs. of weight per tent leg. All work must be original and handcrafted by the approved artist. Artists must be present during the entire festival run. Original art must occupy more than 75% of booth space, and all hanging works must be suitably framed. Reproductions must be clearly labeled.

Applications are reviewed through Zapplication with jury scoring from 1-7 (no 4s). Applicants must submit 3 photos of their work plus 1 photo of their outdoor display. A Texas sales tax number is required. Cancellation must be done in writing by April 25, 2026 to receive 50% refund plus $25 administrative fee; after that date, fees are non-refundable. Check-in is staggered between 7:00 am and 10:00 am on Friday, May 8th. Booth fees must be paid by April 25, 2026. Contact: [email protected] or P.O. Box 1209, Allen, TX 75013.