---
title: Artscape 2027 (Dallas Arboretum)
description: >-
  Juried fine art & craft show and sale at Dallas Arboretum, April 23-25, 2027,
  with booth spaces for artists nationwide.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/b82562a3-2898-4791-94e1-ef7dc9f008ff'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-10-06'
updatedAt: '2026-10-06'
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Dallas Arboretum Botanical Garden
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/dallas-arboretum-botanical-garden'
deadline: '2026-12-31'
entryFee: 35 USD
location: 'Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX, United States'
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - ceramics
  - digital art
  - drawing/pastels
  - fiber
  - glass
  - jewelry
  - metal
  - 2d mixed media
  - 3d mixed media
  - painting - oil/acrylic
  - painting - watercolor
  - photography
  - printmaking/graphics
  - sculpture
  - wood
  - drawing
  - pastels
  - oil/acrylic painting
  - watercolor painting
  - printmaking
---

# Artscape 2027 (Dallas Arboretum)

**Hosted by:** Dallas Arboretum Botanical Garden

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX, United States | **Deadline:** December 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

### About Artscape

Delight in the joy of spring when Artscape, the Dallas Arboretum's juried fine art and craft show and sale, brings together outstanding artists from around the country. The show features a variety of mediums including Painting, Sculpture, 2-D and 3-D mixed media, photography and more. Listed as one of the 15 most beautiful gardens in the world by Architectural Digest, the Arboretum is a perfect complement to the beautiful artwork selected for the show. The layout for the show is architect-designed for maximum visibility of artists and audience flow. A blue ribbon committee reimagined Artscape and inventive, audience-pleasing elements attract larger crowds of people anxious to experience the excitement.

### General Information

Dallas Arboretum's Fine Art Show and Sale
Preview Night: Friday, April 23, 6-8 pm
Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25
Show Times: 9am-5pm; Option 7am start

**Key Dates**

- January 30: Notification of acceptance and information emailed
- February 26: Artscape show contract and booth fee deadline
- April 23: Show set-up (6am-4pm) & Preview Night (6pm-8pm Members Only)
- April 24-25: Artscape Show (9am-5pm) (Optional 7am-9am)
- April 25: Show break-down (5:00pm-11pm)

**Application Fee**

$35 Jury Fee. Non-refundable payment through ZAPP or check to Dallas Arboretum for each category to be exhibited.

**Jury Information**

Jury of regional art professionals: distinguished jurist, art appraiser, lecturer, collector, curator and president of Art Connections.

**Categories**

- Ceramics: All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry is accepted in this category. No machine-made or mass produced work is permitted. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed each piece must be signed.
- Digital Art: This category includes any original work for which the original image, or the manipulation of other source material, was executed by the artist using a computer. Work in this category must be in limited editions, signed and numbered on archival quality materials.
- Drawing/Pastels: Works created using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax crayon, etc. or from the fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush are to be entered in this category.
- Fiber: All work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leatherwork, tapestry and papermaking. This can be wearable or non-wearable. No machine tooling, machine-screened patterns or other forms of mass production are permitted.
- Glass: No forms of mass production are permitted.
- Jewelry: All jewelry whether the work is produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials must be entered in this category. No commercial casts, molds or production studio work is allowed.
- Metal: Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metals. No production studio work is allowed.
- 2D Mixed Media: Works that incorporate more than one type of physical material in their production. Works should include more than one of the following: Paint, pencil, watercolor, photography, printmaking or drawing.
- 3D Mixed Media: Works that incorporate more than one type of physical material in their production. Works should include more than one of the following: clay work, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or any other 3-D objects.
- Painting - Oil/Acrylic: Works created in oil or acrylic.
- Painting - Watercolor: Work created in watercolor.
- Photography: Photographic prints made from the artist's original image, which have been processed by that artist, or under his or her direct supervision, are included in this category. Photographers are required to disclose both their creative and printing processes on prints which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition.
- Printmaking/Graphics: Printed works for which the artist's hand manipulated the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition may be entered in this category. All giclee, photocopy and/or offset reproductions, will be rejected.
- Sculpture: Three dimensional works done in any medium.
- Wood: Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved are accepted in this category.

**Artist Amenities**

- Friday Set-up
- Artist Friday Night Dinner Provided before the Preview (4-5:45pm)
- Artist Hospitality Area with morning coffee, snacks, & chilled water
- Booth Sitting
- An On-Site Weather Monitoring
- 24 Hour Security and Police
- Advertised to entire DFW metroplex area, digital and print
- Free Admission and Free Parking for artists

### Rules and Regulations

1. The Artist or Craftsperson who designs the work and is a principal of the business MUST be present to show their work.
2. No dealers or sales representatives are allowed.
3. A $35.00 fee will be charged on any check returned by Exhibitor's bank.
4. Exhibitors may only show work typified by photos submitted to the jury.
5. Exhibitor's booth must have a suitable backdrop to block the view of walls, storage areas or other Exhibitor's booths.
6. Double booth requests are not guaranteed.
7. The Dallas Arboretum reserves the right to revoke the license granted by this contract at any time, including at the show, by refunding the space fees paid by the Exhibitor.
8. The Exhibitor's booth must be open and staffed during all regular show hours. The artist must be present during the entire event.
9. Spaces not occupied by 1:00 pm on set-up day may be filled with standby Exhibitors with no refund.
10. All exhibits, goods and materials must be removed by 11pm of the last day of the show. Failure to do so may result in extra charges of $25.00 per hour.
11. Parking and traffic will not be permitted in the show area or fire lanes from one half hour before show opens until thirty minutes after the show closes each day.
12. Exhibitors must abide by all fire regulations.
13. Exhibitor's booth must not interfere with adjacent exhibits.
14. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the garden, including parking lots.
15. All exhibits are to be in keeping with the overall family-oriented theme of the show.
16. Pets are not allowed on the Dallas Arboretum property.
17. All Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their area clean during show hours.
18. Exhibitors and their helpers must exhibit professional behavior at all times.
19. Exhibitors may not display ribbons or awards from other shows.
20. Exhibitors may not sublet or apportion space to anyone else.
21. No open flames are permitted.
22. It is the Exhibitor's responsibility to obtain sales tax licensing and permits from the state of Texas prior to the show. The sales tax in Dallas is 8.25%.
23. Electricity is not provided or included. A single generator may be used at your booth as long as it is very quiet (53-59 db(A)) and small (approximately 18" x 10" x 15.0").
24. The Dallas Arboretum will not be liable for refunds due to reasons beyond its control (fire, calamity, act of God, strikes, etc.).
25. Insurance, if desired by the Exhibitors, must be obtained by them at their own cost.
26. Exhibitors shall be liable for delivery, handling, erection, and removal of their own displays and materials.
27. Exhibitors found in violation of any of the Rules of the Show may be excluded from current and/or future shows.
28. The Dallas Arboretum may require the removal of work considered to be in violation of these conditions.

### Booth Information and Fees

- $450 Single Booth Fee — 10' x 10' white tent provided by artist.
- $500 Corner Single Booth Fee — 10' x 10' white tent provided by artist.
- $750 Double Booth Fee — 10' x 20' white tent provided by artist. Limited number of spaces available.
- $825 Corner Double Booth Fee — 10' x 20' white tent provided by artist. Limited number of spaces available.
- $900 Endcap Double Booth Fee — 10' x 20' white tent provided by artist. Limited number of spaces available.

### Refund and Cancellation Policy

All fees are nonrefundable.

### Jury Details

- Average number of applications submitted each year: 250
- Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 100
- Average number of exempt from jury artists invited to participate: 0
- Images are viewed by jurors on a computer monitor, in random order within a medium category.
- Jurors score applications using a Yes, No, or Maybe scale.
- Number of jurors scoring applications: 3
- Jurors score separately from various locations; the jury process is closed to observation.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** ceramics, digital art, drawing/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, 2d mixed media, 3d mixed media, painting - oil/acrylic, painting - watercolor, photography, printmaking/graphics, sculpture, wood, drawing, pastels, oil/acrylic painting, watercolor painting, printmaking
- **Note:** The Artist or Craftsperson who designs the work and is a principal of the business must be present to show their work. No dealers or sales representatives are allowed. Exhibitors may only show work typified by photos submitted to the jury. It is the Exhibitor's responsibility to obtain sales tax licensing and permits from the state of Texas prior to the show; the sales tax in Dallas is 8.25%.

### Additional Requirements

- 7 images (a booth shot is required)
- Application fee: $35.00 (Application Fee/Jury Fee, per category entered)

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 6, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** April 23, 2027
- **Program End:** April 25, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14612