Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair 2026

The 4th Annual Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair is a community-driven 3-day event taking place April 3-5, 2026 on Crowdus Street in Deep Ellum. This grassroots event celebrates the artists who help define Deep Ellum as a creative and cultural hub, honoring the Deep Ellum Arts Festival that took place for nearly 30 years while holding space for artists within the community. The event falls on Easter weekend and kicks off just two months before Dallas hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, preparing to welcome tens of thousands of additional attendees.

The fair invites local (DFW) and regional (TX and southwest) artists to apply, with artists from further away considered on a case-by-case basis upon demonstrating a meaningful connection to Deep Ellum. Deep Ellum-based artists receive an additional 3 jury points, Dallas-based artists receive 2 additional points, and DFW/North TX artists receive 1 additional point. The event runs Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Booth fees are $575 for a 10x10 space or $1,150 for a 10x20 space, with limited discounted spaces available for emerging artists at $375. Professional tents with sidewalls are required and can be rented for $295 per 10x10 tent. Artists must be present during the entire festival, and original work by the artist must occupy at least 75% of the display space. This is a rain or shine event with no cancellations for inclement weather.