PHOTOS: Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair celebrates local artists

April 10, 2024 by

A walkway lined with art booth tents and a crowd of people walking in the middle
Attendees at the 2024 Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair. Photo: Jessica Waffles

The Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair billed its second year as the “biggest 2024 eclipse pre-party” in Dallas. The fair, held last weekend, took over Deep Ellum’s vibrant streets, showcasing art and music from North Texas locals.

The fair ran along Crowdus Street, with three stages for music and dozens of art booths, plus two busking stages. Beyond the fairgrounds, attendees were encouraged to explore the clubs and live music venues that make Deep Ellum a music destination. With something for everyone in this musical melting pot of a city, the fair served as a reminder of Dallas’ status as a true music city.

A musician playing guitar and singing on stage
Sarah Johnson on the Blues Alley Stage at DECAF 2024. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A man smiling
Deep Ellum Bob in the flesh at Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A performance artists with flow fans
The RādiantSólz busking flow stage at DECAF. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A musician playing guitar and singing on stage
Wayne Willingham on the Assembly Stage at Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A crowd at a merchandise booth
The Deep Ellum merchandise booth with designs by local artists. Photo: Jessica Waffles
Art t-shirts
A few designs available at the Deep Ellum merch booth. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A musician singing on stage
Latin artist Mandy Redd on the busking stage at Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair. Photo: Jessica Waffles
An artist inside their booth
Kaia Bellanca Beggs inside her art booth at DECAF. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A full band on stage
Rising band Amethyst Michelle on the DEBC Stage at Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A musician singing on stage
Something about Amethyst Michelle screams “it factor.” Photo: Jessica Waffles
A full abnd on stage in front of a large crowd
Music lovers gathered at the DEBC stage. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A musician singing on stage, another playing drums
Passion on the DEBC Stage with Amethyst Michelle. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A musician playing guitar on stage
Maya Piata on the busking stage at Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair. Photo: Jessica Waffles
Stilt performers, one dressed up as a robot
RādiantSólz performers at the Blues Alley Stage. Photo: Jessica Waffles
A musician playing guitar on stage
Sarah Johnson at Deep Ellum Community Arts Stage. Photo: Jessica Waffles

Jessica Waffles is a freelance photographer/videographer and regular contributor to KXT. 
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