Art Worth 2026

Art Worth is the 5th-annual juried festival of fine craft and fine art held at The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth, Texas, October 23-25, 2026. The festival celebrates all fine craft and fine art disciplines and presents an opportunity to exhibit and sell work to an affluent audience of North Texas art lovers. The venue features upmarket shopping, restaurants, and free parking within the complex. The festival includes performances of classical music, including performances by the Fort Worth Opera, with free admission to the show.

Between 80 and 100 artists will be selected through a blind jury process with multiple rounds. Images are reviewed online by five art industry professionals. Selection is based on artistic excellence, quality, design, and overall impression of original hand-crafted work. For 2-D artists, only originals are accepted; no mechanical reproductions are permitted in drawing, mixed media, painting, or print-making. Strict limits are set for photography and digital art, which are juried within the photography category. Artists retain all revenue from sales and are responsible for state and local sales taxes.

Application deadline is June 14, 2026. Application fee is $30. Booth fees are $450 for a 10' x 10' space or $925 for a limited number of double booths (10' x 22'). Applicants must provide 4 images of work plus 1 booth image. Proof of liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability is required, naming ArtWorks Foundation as additionally insured. Short-term event policies are available for those without existing policies. Tents with weights are available to rent for approximately $425. Electrical hook-ups are available on site for around $250. Load-in occurs Thursday, October 22, 2026, with 24-hour security provided. Proceeds support ArtWorks Foundation's mission to help artists grow through exhibition and education initiatives, including scholarships for continuing education and efforts to build a Center for the Decorative Arts in Fort Worth.