Turtle Creek Fine Arts Festival kicks off its annual event in Reverchon Park, a 43-acre community park. Winding its way through the heart of Dallas, Turtle Creek is charming with its serene shores, manicured parks, walking paths, and, neighborhood events. Situated in the heart of Dallas, Turtle Creek borders the Downtown arts district as well as Highland Park, and the Oaklawn/ Cedar Springs neighborhoods. This Dallas neighborhood is considered to be one of the wealthiest zip codes in metro Dallas and is home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art-buying communities.
The Turtle Creek Arts Festival is a two-day fine art outdoor festival, located in one of the most prestigious areas of Dallas, featuring approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers, and, more! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, festival foods, and, beverages.
The Turtle Creek Arts Festival is organized by the AFFPS, LLC and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines, which has a long history of building some of the most notable events in the south with several holding spots in the TOP 100 in the nation. The festival will uphold the highest standards supporting the arts and offer participating artists the environment to nurture an appreciation for their skills.
Festival Hours: Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES: Accept applications: October 03, 2027 Wait List Released: October 08, 2027 (or as deemed necessary by event/ category by category)
Event Dates: November 20-21, 2027 Load-In Dates: November 19, 2027 (Friday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM) | Saturday (walk-in) 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM. *This event is dolly/wagon in only, parking is near by, but, we are in the park.
Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director and included on the Wait List. 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. The finished art is 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.
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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. The 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. The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
Glass: An object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and, molded. The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
Handicraft : 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 items is required.
Jewelry : All Jewelry is 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.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- T-shirts and commercial clothing (any re-sell or manufactured items)
- Posters
- Manufactured toys (any re-sell or manufactured items)
- Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)
- Jewelry is made from more than 50% manufactured components
- Any item that employs the use of commercially available molds or patterns
AMENITIES
- Snacks and water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday.
- Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
- Friday load-in
- 24 Hour on-site Security
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
- AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the southeast.
- Voted Best Festivals by local media - with Art Shows in the Top 100 Nationwide.
- The holder of the only Guinness World Record by any arts festival organization in the U.S.
- AFFPS employs professional marketing strategies including:
- PR and online media platforms
- Print and online media ads
- Radio and TV
- Billboards, banners, posters and, yard signs
- Extensive business partner collaboration
- Social media
- Dedicated interactive website
- Direct mail
- 300+ online calendar entries
PARKING
Free parking will be available at the event site. On-street parking is also available in the surrounding neighborhood.
WAITLIST
A waitlist will be maintained. Selected wait-listed artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day prior to the event date.
NO SHOW POLICY
Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number ( the number will be available in confirmation materials) by Saturday at 8:00 a.m. will be considered a "no-show." No Show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
RAIN OR SHINE
There will be no "rain date" and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place rain or shine.
SALES TAX
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Taxes. Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event. The current Sales Tax rate for this event is 8.25% (Texas 6.25%, City of Dallas 2%).
HOW THE FEES ARE USED
All AFFPS Festivals support the GFPS, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger arts community. The GFPS provides scholarships for artists to help them with their artistic careers.
Non-Refundable Admin Fee: $30.
Event dates: November 21, 2027 to November 22, 2027.
Location: Reverchon Park : 3505 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas.