Dallas, October 4, 2025
News Summary
The Texas Vignette Art Fair has opened its 7th annual exhibition in the Dallas Design District, showcasing the works of 55 women artists across various mediums. The event, running October 3-4, is free and emphasizes direct engagement between artists and patrons. Curated by Maggie Adler, this year’s exhibition aims to address the gender disparity in the art world and supports artists by allowing them to retain 100% of their sales. The fair is a vibrant showcase of creativity and community involvement.
Dallas — Texas Vignette Art Fair Opens 7th Annual Exhibition in Dallas Design District
Texas Vignette Art Fair is running its 7th annual event this weekend, October 3-4, in its new permanent facility located in the Dallas Design District at On The Levee (1108 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207). The fair features 55 women artists showcasing over 100 works across various mediums including mixed media, sculptures, ceramics, paintings, printmaking, and photography. The event is free and open to the public.
Key details and offerings
The fair is presented as a concentrated exhibition of women artists working in multiple disciplines, with participating artists representing a range of career stages from emerging talents to established veterans. This year’s event is curated by Maggie Adler, who brings more than 20 years of curatorial experience. Maggie Adler has previously served as Curator of Paintings, Sculpture, and Works on Paper at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.
Organizers selected the 55 artists from 224 applications. A total of 55 participating artists include well-known names and new faces contributing to the Texas art scene.
Sales model and artist support
The fair operates without gallery intermediaries so that artists retain full proceeds from sales. Artists receive 100% of the sale proceeds from their work, as there are no galleries involved in the sales process. The event is structured to create direct engagement between artists and patrons and to encourage conversation and creative exchange. The event represents an innovative model of direct engagement between artists and patrons, allowing for meaningful conversations and creative exchange.
Preview Benefit and public access
The fair launches with a ticketed Preview Benefit party on the evening of October 2, featuring an open bar, small bites, a raffle, and music by DJ Wild in the Streets. General access for the weekend, October 3-4, remains free and open to the public.
Participants and geographic reach
Artists participating include those at various stages in their careers, from emerging talents to established veterans. Notable artists exhibiting include Fort Worth painter Ariel Davis, emerging visual artist Alex Light, and Dr. Valerie Bennett Gillespie, who owns a gallery yet is also exhibiting her work. North Texas artists participating come from cities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Frisco, and more.
Origins and recent history
The fair was founded in 2017 by Jessica Ingle to address the gender disparity gap in the art world, where women artists remain underrepresented. The first Texas Vignette Art Fair took place during Dallas Arts Week in April 2017, at the former Women’s Museum Building in Fair Park. The event was on hiatus in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but returned in 2022 and is now in its new location.
Organization and curatorial notes
This year’s curatorial leadership is intended to reflect professional museum practice and to provide a coherent presentation of diverse media and individual practices. The selection process, drawn from 224 applications, was used to assemble the roster of 55 women artists and to present a mix of works across mediums including mixed media, sculptures, ceramics, paintings, printmaking, and photography.
Access and visitor information
The venue at On The Levee (1108 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207) serves as the fair’s new permanent facility in the Dallas Design District. Visitors should note that public hours for the fair itself cover the weekend dates of October 3-4, while the ticketed Preview Benefit takes place the evening of October 2.
Why the fair matters
Organizers position the event as a response to ongoing underrepresentation of women in gallery and museum contexts by creating a concentrated platform that connects artists directly with collectors and the public. By enabling artists to receive sales proceeds directly and by drawing participants from across North Texas, the fair is presented as both a market opportunity and a cultural showcase.
FAQ
When and where is the Texas Vignette Art Fair taking place?
Texas Vignette Art Fair is running its 7th annual event this weekend, October 3-4, in its new permanent facility located in the Dallas Design District at On The Levee (1108 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207).
How many artists and works are featured?
The fair features 55 women artists showcasing over 100 works across various mediums including mixed media, sculptures, ceramics, paintings, printmaking, and photography.
Is there an admission fee?
The event is free and open to the public.
Who founded the fair and why?
The fair was founded in 2017 by Jessica Ingle to address the gender disparity gap in the art world, where women artists remain underrepresented.
Who curated this year’s event?
This year’s event is curated by Maggie Adler, a seasoned curator with over 20 years of experience in the art world.
What is Maggie Adler’s background?
Maggie Adler has previously served as Curator of Paintings, Sculpture, and Works on Paper at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.
What was the selection process for artists?
This year’s selection was made from 224 applications.
How are sales handled at the fair?
Artists receive 100% of the sale proceeds from their work, as there are no galleries involved in the sales process.
When did the fair first begin and what happened during the pandemic?
The first Texas Vignette Art Fair took place during Dallas Arts Week in April 2017, at the former Women’s Museum Building in Fair Park. The event was on hiatus in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but returned in 2022 and is now in its new location.
Who are some notable exhibitors?
Notable artists exhibiting include Fort Worth painter Ariel Davis, emerging visual artist Alex Light, and Dr. Valerie Bennett Gillespie, who owns a gallery yet is also exhibiting her work.
Are there events before the public days?
The fair launches with a ticketed Preview Benefit party on the evening of October 2, featuring an open bar, small bites, a raffle, and music by DJ Wild in the Streets.
Where do the participating artists come from?
North Texas artists participating come from cities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Lewisville, Frisco, and more.
How many artists are participating in total?
A total of 55 participating artists include well-known names and new faces contributing to the Texas art scene.
What does the event represent for engagement?
The event represents an innovative model of direct engagement between artists and patrons, allowing for meaningful conversations and creative exchange.
Event Key Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 3-4 (Preview Benefit ticketed event on October 2) |
| Location | On The Levee (1108 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207) — Dallas Design District |
| Number of artists | 55 women artists |
| Number of works | Over 100 works across multiple mediums |
| Selection pool | Selected from 224 applications |
| Sales model | Artists receive 100% of the sale proceeds; no galleries involved |
| Admission | Free and open to the public |
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Additional Resources
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- Dallas Voice: 7th Annual Vignette Art Fair
- Visit Dallas: Texas Vignette 2025 Art Fair
- Google Search: Texas Vignette Art Fair
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