Dallas, October 1, 2025
News Summary
The Texas Vignette Art Fair is set to take place this weekend in the Dallas Design District, showcasing over 100 art pieces from 55 female artists. The event is free to the public and includes a ticketed Preview Benefit party featuring music and food. Curated by Maggie Adler, this fair highlights the work of emerging and established artists while aiming to address gender disparities in the art world. All proceeds from art sales will directly benefit the participating artists, making it a significant event in the local arts community.
Dallas
More than 100 art pieces and 55 female artists will be on display at the seventh annual Texas Vignette Art Fair this weekend
The Texas Vignette Art Fair is taking place this weekend from October 2-4, 2025. The event will be hosted at On The Levee in the Dallas Design District and This marks the seventh annual fair, showcasing over 100 selected pieces of art. A total of 55 female artists will be featured in this year’s fair. Admission is free and open to the public for the main fair dates.
Key details and schedule
- This year’s fair is free and open to the public.
- The fair will open on Friday, October 3, from noon to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- A ticketed Preview Benefit party will be held on Thursday evening featuring an open bar, small bites, a raffle, and music by DJ Wild in the Streets.
- All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists involved.
Organization and curation
The fair is a juried show curated by arts leader Maggie Adler. Maggie Adler has over 20 years of experience in the art field and has previously worked at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Texas Vignette, founded in 2017 by Jessica Ingle, is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting women in the arts.
Artists and works on display
Art forms displayed include mixed media, sculptures, ceramics, paintings, printmaking, and photography. The fair includes a mix of emerging and internationally acclaimed artists from across Texas. Participating North Texas artists include Christine Adame, Anne Allen, Martha Anderson, and many others. Other artists come from cities such as Houston, Austin, and El Paso.
Background and history
The Texas Vignette project began in 2017. The inaugural fair occurred during Dallas Arts Week, from April 5-9, 2017, at the former Women’s Museum Building in Fair Park. The event went on a hiatus during 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the fair returned to Dallas Market Hall.
Purpose and funding
The fair aims to address representation gaps in the arts. The fair aims to address the gender disparity in representation within museum exhibitions and galleries. As a nonprofit event organized to promote women in the arts, the fair routes sales revenue directly to the artists; All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists involved.
Visitor information
For planning purposes, note the specific open hours listed above. For more details on participating artists, tickets for the Preview Benefit, and logistical information, For more information, visitors can check the Texas Vignette website at TexasVignette.org.
FAQ
When is the Texas Vignette Art Fair taking place?
The Texas Vignette Art Fair is taking place this weekend from October 2-4, 2025.
Where is the event being hosted?
The event will be hosted at On The Levee in the Dallas Design District.
How many pieces and artists are featured?
This marks the seventh annual fair, showcasing over 100 selected pieces of art.
A total of 55 female artists will be featured in this year’s fair.
What art forms will be displayed?
Art forms displayed include mixed media, sculptures, ceramics, paintings, printmaking, and photography.
Who curated the fair?
The fair is a juried show curated by arts leader Maggie Adler.
Who founded Texas Vignette and what is its mission?
Texas Vignette, founded in 2017 by Jessica Ingle, is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting women in the arts.
What is the schedule and hours for the fair?
The fair will open on Friday, October 3, from noon to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Is there a special preview event?
A ticketed Preview Benefit party will be held on Thursday evening featuring an open bar, small bites, a raffle, and music by DJ Wild in the Streets.
Is there an admission fee?
This year’s fair is free and open to the public.
Where do proceeds from art sales go?
All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists involved.
How can I get more information?
For more information, visitors can check the Texas Vignette website at TexasVignette.org.
What is the fair addressing in terms of broader issues?
The fair aims to address the gender disparity in representation within museum exhibitions and galleries.
What is the fair’s recent history with interruptions?
The event went on a hiatus during 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where did the fair return in 2022?
In 2022, the fair returned to Dallas Market Hall.
Who are some participating North Texas artists?
Participating North Texas artists include Christine Adame, Anne Allen, Martha Anderson, and many others.
| Dates | The Texas Vignette Art Fair is taking place this weekend from October 2-4, 2025. |
| Venue | The event will be hosted at On The Levee in the Dallas Design District. |
| Scope | This marks the seventh annual fair, showcasing over 100 selected pieces of art. |
| Featured artists | A total of 55 female artists will be featured in this year’s fair. |
| Admission | This year’s fair is free and open to the public. |
| Preview | A ticketed Preview Benefit party will be held on Thursday evening featuring an open bar, small bites, a raffle, and music by DJ Wild in the Streets. |
| Sales | All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists involved. |
| Website | For more information, visitors can check the Texas Vignette website at TexasVignette.org. |
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- Wikipedia: Art Fair
- NBC DFW: Move-In Day Galleries Dallas Art Fair
- Google Search: Texas Vignette Art Fair
- Observer: Interview with Art Fair Director
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Feminism
- CultureMap: Texas Vignette 2025 Art Fair
- Google News: Art in Texas
- The Art Newspaper: Dallas Art Fair Preview
- Glass Tire: Art Fairs in New York and Houston
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