2025 FAIR ARTISTS

It's always been a place of creativity and fascination for me. I grew up in the DFW area and have been going to Deep Ellum for various events since the late 90's. I enjoy participating in art shows when I have the availability especially at Kettle and Deep Ellum Art Company. I've also participated in former Deep Ellum Arts Fest and the new DECAF that started last year. It's always a joy to show art in the area.

As an artist and musician, Deep Ellum has been to me a blend of Dallas nostalgia along with cutting edge artistry, with introductions to new concepts. Although some new concepts in the past have missed, I still enjoy exploring what Texas artists have to offer.

Its a place where alternative art is valued and appreciated

I have lived in the Dallas area my whole life. We started going to Deep Ellum back in the 80's when it first became club, restaurant and shopping destination. Through the years I have been in Deep Ellum for concerts, meals and shopping. Have done quite a few projects down there when I was in the construction business. Recently I have been showing art there as well. Just a great place for many things.

Great memories of my time at the University of North Texas in Denton. We would often spend Deep Ellum weekends enjoying music, art and getting my first tattoo before anyone in my family did, making Deep Ellum a fun and rebelious memory.

Deep Ellum is a rich artistic community that supported the arts and art culture. It especially aids in the promotion of regional artists. The community comes out to support creativity!

Deep Ellum means connecting with a new community and sharing my love of the natural world with them!

Deep Ellum has always been a hub for art, music and culture not only for the greater DFW area but it has been that institution for me swell. I began to haunt deep plum in the early 90s and have had the pleasure of falling in love with the diverse spectrum of people that call this area home. Deep Ellum has and will continue to be what I consider my home town art district in spite of how much Dallas grows and evolves it will always be the home of those who live differently in the margins Deep Ellum is the same kind of different as me.

I have deep family roots in North Texas, though I have lived in 13 states and four other countries. I have great grandparents on both sides of my family from this area. While I do not have a direct tie to Deep Ellum, I know the name as a location with a long history of high quality craftsmanship and art, and I am excited at the opportunity to be able to connect to that

It's a confluence of various arts and cultures, hip-hop, metal, punk, and pop. It's got a bustling food scene, art scene, and venue space with a bourgeoning residential (high-rise apartment) community.

I have been going to deep ellem since I was a teenager 20 years ago. I have watched this area grow and change over time in amazing ways. It has continued to be a haven for artist, great food, and a gathering place for music lovers. My first artshow in over 15 years took place at the Deep Ellum Art Co for the Pancake and Booze Art Show and that has set ne on this path of renewed passion for sharing my art.

For the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of selling my artwork at the Deep Ellum Art Festival, and during that time, I’ve developed a deep and lasting connection to the area. I’ve seen Deep Ellum through its highs and lows, and even though I don’t live in Dallas, it feels like a second home. I have family living there, many of my collectors are there, and I’ve spent so much time walking those streets that I know them like the back of my hand. I proudly wear my Deep Ellum hoodies and tank tops wherever I go, sharing the story of this unique and vibrant community with the world. I’ve always advocated for Deep Ellum because it

Home, art and diversity.

To me, Deep Ellum is a place where cultures can mix, meld and mingle into something new and special. I've seen some incredible musical performances there and had wonderful evenings with friends.

Having lived in Dallas since 2001, 13 years of which were in Little Forest Hills in East Dallas and 1 year in Deep Ellum, and working full time as a gigging musician for much of that time, I have spent countless hours in Deep Ellum making music and maneuvering that scene, Deep Ellum had a lot to do with my development as an artist.

I moved to the DFW area almost 20 years ago. Having been a musician and artist my entire life, I’ve always been naturally attracted to the artistic culture of Deep Ellum.