WELCOME TO THE DALLAS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS!

The Dallas Festival of the Arts at Kidd Springs Park located in the Kidd Springs neighborhood of Dallas, which is near Oak Cliff, Kessler Park, and the Bishop Arts neighborhoods. This is a two-day outdoor local art and crafts event that will be held on October 24-25, 2021.

Located in the beautiful area of Kidd Springs Park which is one of the oldest parks (70 years) in the Dallas region and is complete with a lake, pool, softball field, and butterfly garden. Nestled among lots of trees, huge open green space, a wonderful duck pond, and tons of visibility make this an irresistible event for artists during a fall weekend.

The Dallas Festival of the Arts is an event with an emphasis on the visual arts. Located in the Kidd Spring Park neighborhood of Dallas, we set out with many different goals in mind:

1) Give back to the community through art;

2) Create a venue that emphasizes local and Texas artists, so they have a show they can depend on in their own backyard;

3) Bring a festival to the folks who enjoy creative minds and arts;

4) Create a festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival;

5) Create a show unlike any other in the City of Dallas, bringing together outstanding local, regional and national artists.

The Kidd Springs, along with Oak Cliff, Kessler Park, and the Bishop Arts area is a vibrant area experiencing new growth with one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Dallas area. This event will feature fine painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers, and more! The Festival will also offer visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages.

At this festival, there is something for everyone and best of all, it’s entirely free to attend!

We hope to see you there!

MORE INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS/VENDORS:

ARTISTS INFORMATION
FOOD VENDORS INFORMATION

Food Vendors Application

We are working to bring you the very best! Foods out of the ordinary, delicious, flavorful, and fresh for every palette. After all, we have a reputation to maintain!

Beverages will be available: soft drinks, bottled water, and beer. Proceeds will support a selected local charity or scholarship.

APPLY NOW!

Note: Food License Required.
Questions: just send us an email: [email protected]
We’ll get back to you right away.

Don’t forget to put FOOD/BEV VENDOR in the subject line.

CATEGORIES

2-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. Finished art suitable for wall mounting.

3-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood or any other 3-dimensional objects.

Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku.

Digital Art: Two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer using programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint or other software applications.

Drawing & Printmaking: Original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels or chalk. Printmaking process may include pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen or lithography. All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted.

Edibles: Handmade items such as jam, sauce, baked goods, etc. that are pre-packaged and not prepared on-site.

Fiber: Works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting. Embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.

Glass: An object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and molded. Embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.

Handcraft: Handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials transforming the combined materials into a unique product in a cohesive collection. A complete description of the items required.

Jewelry: All Jewelry crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials. Commercial molds or casts are not permitted. At least 50% of the organic materials in the finished product used must be produced by the artist.

Metal: Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal.

Painting: The use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging.

Photography: Prints, transparencies, or digital images made from the artist’s original negative or taken with a digital camera that has been processed by the artist.

Sculpture: Three-dimensional work is done in any individual medium.

Wood & Furniture: Original works in wood that are built, turned, carved or tooled. Embellished manufactured wood items are not permitted.