See what we’ve got in store for you this May 7-10.
AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Experiences for you to discover and immerse yourself in.
The Other Art Fair presents MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY
Step into the spotlight—Main Character Energy puts you at the center of the art fair. Whether you’re getting your portrait drawn, turning your brainwaves into artwork, or dancing through an immersive installation, this is your chance to be seen, interpreted, and celebrated. It’s bold, personal, and just a little bit theatrical.
You’re not just visiting — you’re the moment.
New Landscapes
Your brain activity becomes a one-of-a-kind visual in this video installation.
What does your brain look like on art?
Step into New Landscapes, a live neurofeedback experience where your brainwaves are transformed into a mesmerizing visual display in real time. Watch your thoughts, reactions, and sensory overload become abstract compositions—offering a rare glimpse into the inner workings of your mind and the inspiration behind Parham’s practice.
Explore Alicia’s paintings alongside the installation, then take it one step further: commission a one-of-a-kind artwork generated from your own brainwave data.
Rooted in neuropsychology and personal experience, Parham’s work bridges the gap between body and environment. Following a major health diagnosis, she began translating her neurological experiences into art—using custom EEG software to reinterpret visual disturbances into bold, layered forms. The result is a body of work that is both deeply personal and visually striking, spanning interactive video, sculptural forms, and painted surfaces.
Her work has been exhibited nationally, including at the Toledo Museum of Art, and recognized by the Dallas Museum of Art.
Come see what your mind can make.
Front Back and Side to Side (The Remix)
A stage-like environment where movement and presence matter.
Experience a world built from cardboard, duct tape, and vibrant neon colors! Inspired by DIY youth culture, breakdancing, and urban movement, this immersive installation lets you explore, and interact with abstract shapes and sweeping lines. Created through dance-like gestures, it’s playful, energetic, and completely one-of-a-kind.
The Faux-to Booth
A performative portrait experience: pose, wait, reveal.
The Faux-To Booth uses cutting edge Human Intelligence (HI) to render expressive depictions of human subjects. The process is simple – customers purchase a token, insert their coin into the slot, and within minutes the very manual “machine” spits out a one of a kind portrait by artists Aileen and Jef.
Portraits are $12 for solo portraits and $18 for doubles portraits.
Complimentary Portraits on Sunday from 12pm-2pm. First come, first serve.
Aura Portraits
Your inner world, translated into color and meaning.
What does your soul look like? What color are you—and why? Find out with exhibitor 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 on a first come first serve basis.
Under $500 Collections
Start your own collection, starring your taste.
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.
ART REFRAMED
Explore unforgettable art installations & experiences throughout the Fair.
135 artists from all around the world are exhibiting at Dallas Market Hall.
View the full list here and get ready to meet your favorites.
The Fair’s exhibitors were juried by a rotating committee of art world experts, ensuring that even returning visitors can expect a fresh selection of artwork on view.
This year’s committee includes Iris Bechtol, Gallery Programs Manager, Oak Cliff Cultural Center; Patricia Manzano Rodriguez, Curator, SMU Meadows Museum; Audrey Wolfe, Assistant Curator, Saatchi Art; and Briana Salatino, Senior Fair Manager, The Other Art Fair.
Special Exhibition curated by Daisha Board
A spotlight on Black Sheep Art Culture Inc. artists
Experience a powerful showcase from Black Sheep Art Culture Inc., a Black woman-owned gallery and cultural organization dedicated to uplifting voices too often overlooked in the traditional art world.
This special exhibition brings together artists who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, and disabled—offering work that is bold, urgent, and deeply reflective of lived experience. Every piece on view is part of a larger mission: to create sustainable, equitable pathways for artists to thrive.
Proceeds from sales directly support fundraising efforts for studio space and art supply stipends, helping remove barriers and expand access to creative practice.
Through exhibitions, education, and community-driven programming, Black Sheep Art Culture Inc. continues to challenge the status quo—proving that art is not just something to collect, but a tool for visibility, justice, and transformation.
Exquisite Corpse
The mad-libs of surrealist drawing
Step into a collaborative drawing game where chance leads and creativity connects. Join a round of Exquisite Corpse and create something unexpected—together.
Presented by The Other Art Fair, this Surrealist-inspired activity invites participants to contribute to a shared drawing, one section at a time—without seeing the full picture. As each person adds their part, the final reveal brings a surprising, often humorous composition to life.
Rooted in a game popularized by André Breton and the Surrealist movement, Exquisite Corpse was designed to unlock the subconscious and spark creative freedom. Today, it remains a playful, low-pressure way to connect through art—no experience required.
With a $5 suggested donation to draw, or purchase of a one-of-a-kind collaborative artwork, your participation supports Big Thought, a local 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering youth and building thriving communities through creativity, learning, and social-emotional development. Come for the creativity, stay for the reveal—and make something memorable for a good cause.
Art Fair Curios
A playful scavenger hunt designed as a crossword puzzle
Explore the fair as you solve clues inspired by Fair programming, artist booths, and creative techniques, uncovering hidden curios along the way.
Every completed puzzle is a ticket to discovery: discover the artists, unlock the hidden treasures of the fair, and see familiar sights in a whole new way. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned collector, this interactive experience turns the art fair into a game of curiosity, color, and clever clues.
Make Mom a Masterpiece
This Mothers’ Day skip the brunch. Frame the memory.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with something more meaningful than flowers alone. Join us at the fair for a day of art, connection, and creativity—whether you go all-in with a premium Mom’s Art Collecting Experience ticket or drop by for experiences like Aura Portraits, collaborative drawing, and complimentary portraits from The Faux-to Booth from 12pm-2pm.
DISCOVER MORE
New Futures Recipient
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.
Christopher Sonny Martinez
Christopher Sonny Martinez is a Dallas-based multidisciplinary artist, curator, and educator dedicated to elevating Tejanx and Queer Latinx narratives. Through film, photography, and community-centric curation, Christopher challenges normative cultural frameworks while fostering spaces for collective resilience. A former resident of the Cedars Union Artist Cohort, his work has reached audiences from Mexico City to New York.
THE OTHERS LIVE
DJ Elkin Pautt
Opening Night 6-10pm
Elkin Pautt is an Afro-Colombian music producer and DJ based in Dallas, TX via Brooklyn, NY, with a background in Live Sound Production from Berklee College of Music. His sets travel the world — drawing from Africa, Brazil, Latin grooves of South America, the Middle East, and beyond — always rooted in the sounds of the diaspora. He has opened for Grammy nominees Cimafunk and Nortec Collective, and shared the stage with international artists including Little Dragon, M.I.A., Chromeo, Bomba Estéreo, Foster the People, and Pegasus Contemporary Ballet. In Dallas, he has become a fixture of the nightlife scene, bringing a distinctive sound to some of the city’s most celebrated venues.
DJ GoodEnergyBee
Friday Late 7-10pm
Goodenergybee is a DJ and music producer bringing pure vibes to every space she touches.
From weddings to festivals to intimate gatherings, her sound transforms the ordinary into an unforgettable experience.
Authentic. Uplifting. Magnetic.
Battle Grounds
Saturday 3pm & 4:30pm
Catch their performance within Front, Back, and Side to Side (The Remix) installation on Saturday May 9th at 3pm and 4:30pm.
Friday Late Partner: Black Sheep Art Culture Inc.
Come out with us 5 – 10 PM. Our Friday Late party has a reputation.
From the lewks and the live music to the popping outdoor patio and the bustling bar scene, Friday Late is wild, weird, and about as Other as it gets. And this year is no exception. Friday Late delivers art shopping, beats from DJ Goodenergybee, cocktails from the Fair Bar and moments to make your weekend unforgettable.
Black Sheep Art Culture Inc. is a Black woman-owned contemporary art gallery and cultural organization dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts. They champion artists who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, and disabled. Grounded in values of equity, access, and cultural sustainability, Black Sheep Art Culture Inc. works to challenge traditional art world systems by creating intentional spaces where overlooked narratives are not only visible, but celebrated.
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.