FAIR GUIDE

RETURN TO HOME

Your art adventure awaits.

See what we’ve got in store for you this May 15 – 18.

AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER

Interactive art experiences for you to discover and immerse yourself in.

Everybody Draw Everybody

Everybody Draw Everybody is a nationally-touring group portrait swap run by Miami-based artist, Brian Butler.

In each session, twelve participants will have 3 minutes each to draw one another, which is a challenge for artists of all skill levels. The result is a collection of wild portraits and new pals!

⁠This add-on experience is $20 per person. Grab a friend and book your day/time when you purchase your fair tickets. Say “why not?” and get in touch with your own creativity.⁠

⁠Session Times:⁠

Thursday 7:30-8:30pm⁠

Friday 7:30-8:30pm⁠

Saturday 1-2pm and 4-5pm⁠

Sunday 1-2pm and 4-5pm⁠

Make a Portrait, Take a Portrait

Does drawing 11 portraits of strangers, each in the span of 3 minutes, sound a bit intimidating? Don’t sweat it! Modeled after Ivan Cash’s Strangers Drawing Strangers project, Make a Portrait, Take a Portrait allows participants to draw someone’s photo from the wall at their own pace, then have their photo taken to be drawn by someone else in succession. Have a seat and let the creative juices flow!

Aura Portraits by Mad Watson

What does your soul look like? What color are you—and why? Find out with Mad Watson as she intuitively feels and translates your aura into an abstract watercolor painting. Each color, shape, and line will be carefully explained, revealing how it reflects aspects of your personality. Aura Portraits are available all weekend long, priced at $55 per person on a first come first serve basis.

“I Love Art” Stamp Scavenger Hunt by Joe Kraft

Visitors are invited to participate in an engaging scavenger hunt that combines exploration, creativity, and artistry. As they navigate the fair, they will encounter 4 Stamp Stations strategically placed around the venue. Each station features a unique stamp, and together, the stamps form parts of a larger, cohesive image designed by Chicago-based artist Joe Kraft. All works of art start with an idea before they become fully realized pieces. It is your job to stamp an image to completion before you leave the fair.

*This experience is available while supplies last.

ART REFRAMED

Explore unforgettable art installations & experiences throughout the Fair.

The Haus Of Henna Pop-Up

*Complimentary freehand designs on Thursday from 6 – 10 PM and Friday from 8 – 10 PM. Limit one per person.

We’re making space to celebrate identity, empower expression, and the 5000-year-old art form of henna. Step into a pop-up studio by The Haus of Henna, a Dallas-based studio blending tradition with modern flair through bespoke, natural henna art.

Flash sheet designs starting at $35 are available Saturday, May 17th (12pm-8pm) and Sunday, May 18th (11am-6pm).

Soft Spots Riso Corner

Founded in 2022 by artists Kristin Wright and Gino Dal Cin, Soft Spots is a Dallas-based risograph press dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and accessibility in printmaking and publishing. Step into the Soft Spots Riso Corner and learn about the risograph machine, a cross between the Xerox printer and traditional screen printing, and shop a curated exhibition of risograph prints created by local artists and printed at Soft Spots.

‘100’ for 100 by John Paine

Bring color to this illustrated mural by Sydney-based cartoonist and illustrator John Paine. In celebration of The Other Art Fair’s 100th global fair edition, John has drawn one hundred art-history related drawings. Can you pick out the famous artworks, cultural moments, and artists in his design?

Blind Date with an Artwork

They say love is blind, and that goes for art as well. A selection of artworks from our exhibitors will be concealed so visitors can’t see the artwork – no peeking! All works will be labeled to creatively describe each hidden gem. Artworks are priced at $200 and under. It’s a new twist on art collecting!

“Under $500” Collections

You love to see them! These curated selections of original and limited edition artworks priced under $500 highlight the affordability and accessibility of The Other Art Fair, and give visitors the opportunity to see works by various exhibitors together in conversation. Gallery wall, anyone? Pick out your favorites to start your art collection.

DISCOVER MORE

Meet Our Artists

Who’s on your list? Meet 120 game-changing artists and shop their works.

Browse original and limited edition artworks by independent artists, hand picked by a selection committee of art world experts.

Click here to view the full artist lineup.

New Futures Awardee: Patrick Chuka

Art should never be elite.

The New Futures program is part of our continued mission to break down traditional barriers of the contemporary art world by giving prizing to talented, often underrepresented, emerging artists. Each recipient is given free exhibition space at The Other Art Fair along with access to networks and opportunities designed to jump-start their careers.

Patrick Chuka (b. 2000, Lagos, Nigeria) is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, and cultural thinker whose work explores the intersection of African heritage, global identity, and the shared language of humanity. Working primarily in pen and pencil, Chuka creates lifelike portraits that center beauty, spirit, and emotion—offering a counter-narrative to dominant visual histories.

Rooted in a deep connection to his Nigerian origins, yet shaped by global travels and philosophical inquiry, Chuka’s practice reflects a continuous evolution. His art is not only a reflection of self but a vessel for reimagining culture, compassion, and consciousness. Through his art series, he fuses tradition with futurism, challenging viewers to see the sacred in the contemporary and the universal in the intimate.

Now based in the Texas, U.S., Chuka also writes, curates, and builds transformative experiences across digital, physical, and immersive platforms—blurring the lines between art, activism, and storytelling.