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

As Featured in Texas Monthly!

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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:

places to stay in Denison

places to eat in Denison