Join Us for North Texas Arts Festival
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May 16-17 at Katy Depot Denison, TX
The Denison Arts Council hosts the North Texas Arts Festival in historic Downtown Denison each year. Juried local, regional, and national artists display and sell their work while local musicians perform a variety of music throughout the day. This is a family friendly event, open to the public.
2026 NTAF is scheduled to feature over 30 unique artists over the course of 2 days inside the beautiful Katy Depot and at the plaza outside. Come see us on May 16-17, 2026!
Artist Applications
Artists can reserve a space to display & sell their work during the event. Booth fees range from $100-175 depending on size and location.
Application Deadline: May 1
Response: May 3
Schedule
Saturday May 17th
North Texas Art Festival at Katy Depot -Fine Art Vendors at Katy Depot
10:00-5:00
At Katy Plaza
Dumpster Painting
Bench Beasts – Main Street Yarn bombing
Electronics & Battery Recycling –
Busking Music at Katy Plaza- Jon the Revelator
Live Painting at Katy Plaza Matt Bardwell, Liz VanHuss,
Katy Depot
31 Artist Booths, First and Second floor of the Rotunda
Behind the Studio – Panel Discussions with Artists 12:15 and 2:15 in the Pullman Room
Cultural Arts District tours – $20 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00
RRRM, Loft Art, ArtWorks, Split Windows, Shawnda Rains Studio?
Display: Winners of the Denison Performing Art DISD Art Contest on Display
Display: Winners of the Recycled Art Contest on Display
Sunday May 18th
North Texas Art Festival – Fine Art Vendors at Katy Depot
10:00 – 3:00
Katy Depot
31 Artist Booths, First and Second floor of the Rotunda
Sample of Previous Participating Artists!
Where to Stay for the North Texas Arts Festival
Come visit Historic Main Street in Denison, Texas. Enjoy our Cultural Arts District, restaurants and shopping. We have hotels and Airbnb options to make a weekend. You can find a list of options for: