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August 16, 17, & 18, 2024
Frisco, Texas
Comerica Center
Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, & Sunday 10am-5pm
60 Artists
Deadline: July 16, 2024

No application fee/$430 booth fee

The inaugural Art in the Arena Frisco is the first of its kind indoor fine art festival in North Texas located in Frisco, Texas, just 20 miles from the Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport, where artists exhibit their work inside the Comerica Center Sports Arena (home of the NHL Dallas Stars / Frisco Fighters Football / Texas Legends Basketball).

Sponsored in part by the Dallas Stars and made possible in part by a grant from the Frisco Arts Foundation, the Art in the Arena Frisco 2024 Festival is a showcase of a large variety of fine art from local artists but is open to all levels and regions of visual artists (no craft art booths are accepted at this time), and provides our patrons with the opportunity to meet and talk with the artist who created the work.

* On August 16: VIP Night in the Arena with $50 VAGF donation.

* On August 17 & 18: Patrons will enjoy free entry and complimentary covered parking (space permiting); live music provided by Melody of Hope on the main stage throughout the entire event; and up to 60 emerging and professional artists.

Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is celebrating 23 years
as a non-profit supporting local visual artists
with our inaugural indoor fine art festival.

Be a part of the kick off to many years of this artistic celebration, collaboration
and opportunity for connection.

More info: https://www.vagf.org/
Contact: Jennifer Luney finance@vagf.org

October 25, 26, & 27, 2024
Fort Worth, Texas
The Shops at Clearfork
Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, & Sunday 11am-4pm
90 Artists
Deadline: June 3, 2024

Application fee: $30/Booth fee: $450

The Art Worth Festival has some Texas-Sized News concerning the third-edition of our show, in Fort Worth, this October.

We are upping stakes and moving:
we've changed both our location AND dates!

This juried festival of fine craft and fine art will be held over three days (with set up on the Thursday prior) on the park-like lawns of The Shops at Clearfork, an exclusive shopping complex, featuring Nieman-Marcus, Tiffany, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and a number of interior design houses. The Shops at Clearfork also offer great restaurants, as well as an abundance of free parking (surface & garages) within the complex, which also includes high-end residential space.

Now, if you are wondering as to why we have arrived at our decision to move, our reasons include: guest access to free public parking; guest access to enhanced food options; built-in traffic; reduction of dust (something of a problem at our old site): the lawns at Clearfork are lush.

Additionally, The Shops at Clearfork will also be joining in promoting our show through their platforms.

Testimonials

"This is a new show with very big potential, in the perfect time and at the right location. I was pleasantly surprised by the traffic on Saturday, and the sales went beyond my expectations. The show promoter has a strong advertisement campaign that will help the show to grow fast, in my experience DFW metro has way more collector's potential than the few very fine arts festivals in the area could currently fulfill. Also important to mention, that it is a very artist friendly show and the quality of art is strong, which is very sufficient for a show's success. I was very happy with my experience the first two years and planning to return this fall." - Jeanne Akita, Illusions Lab

“We had great success and a wonderful experience at the Art Worth art show! Serious buyers, great setting, warm friendly management! Everything you want for a memorable and successful art show! Easy setup and tear down, great exposure and plenty of parking! So close to excellent dining and Hotels! We will be back!” –Dan and Joi LaChaussee, Blown Glass, Langley, WA

“This could be the start of something big. Good first show and second. Nice layout, great director, classical music, wine bar, and upscale ambiance. Surprisingly good sales for an opening event. Don’t miss this opportunity.” – Cathra-Anne Barker & Richard Meyer, Master Potters, Santa Fe NM"  

For more information: https://artworthfest.org/

Contact: Greg Belz gregbelz@hotmail.com

November 1, 2, & 3, 2024
The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands Resort
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
Up to 90 Artists
Deadline: April 21, 2024

Application fee: $35/Booth fee: $1,000

We are excited to announce the first ever Texas Fine Craft Show planned at The Woodlands® Resort indoors in their beautiful ballroom.

The Texas Fine Craft Show will welcome art lovers to a curated indoor environment that celebrates the art of fine craft. This intimate show will display hand crafted works from fiber, wood, jewelry, glass, and ceramic juried fine artisans using techniques from around the world.

A VIP Preview Party will be held November 1, 2024 as an exclusive first look luxury shopping experience, with more planned throughout the weekend, including Q+A’s and workshops.

“Fine craft is in our blood; a part of our soul going far back into history. Combining skills producing items for survival (clothing, tools, furniture, etc.) with meaning and beauty we end up with fine craft. It resonates with our core and brings us comfort – and sometimes reflection. Our lives are significantly enriched when we embrace fine craft into our daily activities. Hosting the Texas Fine Craft Show in The Woodlands provides an opportunity for everyone to be introduced to those fundamental roots from our past – and see how they remain part of us now and going forward to future generations.”

-Glen Rector, TWAC Board President

As the producers of the renowned The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, we are thrilled to expand our large event offerings and to bring something one-of-kind to Texas and the geographic south.

Learn more:  https://www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/p/texasfinecraftshow
Contact: Jenny Carattini-Wright jenny@thewoodlandsartscouncil.org

April 12, 13, & 14, 2024
The Woodlands, Texas
Along the Woodlands Waterway
Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-6pm,
& Sunday 10am-5pm
200 Artists
Deadline: October 18, 2024

Application fee: $40/Booth fee starts at $550

Celebrate our 19th year with us! The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has been dazzling art audiences for nearly two decades, regularly ranking among the top arts venues in the country. The community finds joy in art, and this festival shares that joy with our artists and patrons!

Testimonials

Thanks to you, the rest of your staff, and the many volunteers. This was the best experience ever, and I am still on cloud nine as I begin to plan for next year with compelling and interesting shoots in my constant journey to take my photographic art up a notch!   Patti Gary, Photographer

Thank you for creating a wonderful show, where my husband and I were blown away by the friendliness and professionalism of your team. We had a lovely time and will be applying again next year. This was probably our favorite show we’ve participated in since we started and it’s mainly down to it being so well organized and the staff showing a caring and ‘can do’ attitude.   Best, Danyelle Lakin, 2D Mixed Media

 Thank you it was a great show. One of my pieces sold for the highest price of any of my single pieces. Which was great, but also wanted to show it at Southlake, Brookside and Belleville, which are my next few shows. But it's gone! Anyway, thank you for the great show. Warm regards   Mark Zirinsky, Studio Z, Denver

Just wanted to circle back regarding The Woodlands Festival & let you know that I had a KILLER show!! Thank you for consistently making this a world class art festival.❤️ Julia Gilmore

For more info: www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/festival
Contact: David Mayes david@thewoodlandsartscouncil.org

Hello fellow artists, I got into the Pecan street art festival in Austin tx.  I can not find much info about it. The booth fee is kinda high at $690ish for single booth. So iam hesitant to accept till I find out a bit more info. I can mot find any reviews. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Ive been waitlisted at the big ones, bayou, woodlands.  Are there any other decent shows for painters in texas or nearby in the spring. I'm either leaving florida to go to texas in late march for bayou city if i get in, or april then to the midwest for the summer. I travel full time so I'm flexible.  I've applied to many, but havent gotten a good schedule sorted out as of yet. 
So ya, looking for some recommendations, I havent done any in texas yet.