See what we’ve got in store for you this May 9 – 12.
AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Interactive art experiences for you to discover and immerse yourself in.
Opening Night Partner: PATRON Magazine
Join us for our Opening Night party, presented with PATRON Magazine, and be one of the first guests to experience our incredible new lineup of artists.
PATRON Magazine is the contemporary voice of the arts, culture, and design in Dallas and Fort Worth. A resource for modern readers looking to expand their knowledge of unique performances and exhibits, trailblazing artists, museum exhibitions, annual cultural festivals, and the people shaping North Texas as a cultural destination.
Pick up a complimentary issue onsite at the Fair, while supplies last.
Better Living Through Bingo
Grab a “bingo” card from the Welcome Desk and navigate your way through the fair’s many artists, perks, and features. Collect them all.
Sunday: Celebrate Mother’s Day At The Fair With Crafted Cocktails & Flowers
If Mother’s Day plans are still up in the air, we’ve got you covered Sunday at the fair. We’re welcoming the first 200 guests through the door with a cheery flower, compliments of Framebridge, and a hand-crafted whisky cocktail from our Fair Bar (21+, bar starts serving at 12 noon). Then start your journey through our vibrant aisles, where the perfect Mother’s Day gift awaits you.
Shop Curated Art Under $500
Looking for art on a budget? Don’t miss our 3 shoppable exhibitions of artwork, all priced $500 or less, located near the central Payment Desk.
Balcones Distilling
The Other Art Fair is officially partnering with the award-winning Balcones Distilling to celebrate the artistry in whisky-making and the connection between craftsmanship and creativity.
At the heart of this collaboration is the “Spirit of Balcones: Artist in Residence Program”, a new initiative to empower artists to transcend traditional studios and create artwork that showcases their interpretation of bold free-thinking, reinvention, and embracing the magnetic sense of possibility that comes from expressing your full self.
In addition to the Artist in Residence program, attendees at the fair will have the chance to connect with members of the Balcones distillery team, savor craft Balcones cocktails, and try various Balcones expressions at their sample station.
Explore unforgettable art installations throughout the Fair.
Immersive Experience: Lo-Fi Lounge with Tatyana Alanis
Need a moment to recharge? Step inside The Lo-Fi Lounge, a haven inspired by Fort Worth-based artist Tatyana Alanis’ captivating artwork. Tatyana’s animated illustrations will be screening on a loop while a mellow lo-fi soundtrack sets the perfect living room vibe.
Get Your Next Ink
Having always loved the idea of skin as canvas, Lis Pico fell in love tattooing as a form of mark-making because of its spirit of freedom, uniqueness, and intentionality. It is human. It is poetry. It’s more than a tattoo.
At the Fair Friday – Sunday.
Tattoos range $50-$250
Immersive Installation: “Swim” by Emmar Grant
Dallas-based new media artist and filmmaker Emmar Grant takes you on a deep dive into a hidden underwater world with his projection, “Swim.” This immersive holographic experience offers you a tranquil escape from the buzz of everyday life.
Interactive Installations: Recent Projects by LabSynthE
Craving a little adventure? Look out for 4 unique interactive poetry-meets-technology projects by LabSynthE, popping up in unexpected corners all over the Fair.
LabSynthE is a creative laboratory in the School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication at The University of Texas at Dallas. It is dedicated to the investigation of synthetic and electronic poetry.
Balcones Artist in Residence Dora Reynosa
Dora Reynosa, known as Zeneth, is a multidisciplinary visual artist and muralist. Originally from Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, Zeneth moved to Dallas in 2013, infusing her art with a rich cultural perspective.Zeneth’s Balcones Artist In Residence installation pays homage to Texas’s landscape and climate. Using abstract shapes, she skillfully captures the state’s landscape and the dynamic interplay of rain and water, a tribute to Balcones partnership with the Texas land and its role in crafting their expressive whiskies. Her sculpture, crafted with a variety of materials and techniques, not only represents Texas’ rich diversity but also serves as a powerful symbol of limitless creativity.
“It inspires me to continue to find new ways of working, be open, reinvent, and showcase my true self. – Dora Reynosa.
Join us on this exploratory journey to celebrate the artistry in whisky-making and the connection between craftsmanship and creativity.
Introducing Our Official Framing Partner: Framebridge
Framebridge makes it easy to custom frame anything you love. Ten years and two million custom framed pieces (and counting!) later, Framebridge bringing their transparent prices and high-quality materials to Texas, where they will open two new retail stores in Austin and Inwood Village in Dallas this summer. But first, they can’t wait to meet you at The Other Art Fair Dallas. Stop by their booth to learn more about Framebridge and see their unique gallery wall with framed pieces from artists at the fair (selfies welcome!). Be sure to enter their giveaway for a chance to win a piece of artwork.
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.
Anna Schölch is a Swedish-born, German-raised artist who lives and works in Allen, Texas. Her large format figurative pastels explore human connection and interaction through magical realist imagery. Drawing on personal snapshots for inspiration, she mixes distorted memories of people, animals, and objects to evoke familiar scenes and hidden secrets.
Collector Services
FGIII Fine Art Productions will be on-site all Fair long wrapping your new found obsessions free of charge for safe transport.
Need to ship? FGIII can provide a custom quote for you.
