Deep Ellum Creative Market

Shop directly from local artists.

By shopping local and directly from the artists, your money goes directly into their pockets, with no middle men, brokers, extra fees, or shipping costs. You help them make a living as an artist and support the health of our creative community here in DFW.

Pay homage to the diverse creative history of the Deep Ellum neighborhood.

Deep Ellum has been known for over 100 years as a hub of artistic expression in the South. In the early to mid 1900s, it served as one of the first black business and entertainment districts in Texas, and quickly became known as one of the top hubs of jazz and blues in the Southwest.

Later on in the 80s and 90s, the neighborhood became a hangout for alternative and punk as well as home to numerous artist studios.

Currently, the neighborhood is seeing a resurgence as the top entertainment district in the city, with over 20 music venues, and 40+ restaurants and bars. It's also a creative and entrepreneurial magnet, with hundreds of businesses and brands located there.

From the very beginning, Deep Ellum was a place where folk explored their own forms of expression, operating outside the mainstream and paving paths that would endure long after their creators had gone.
— Common Desk

Support the neighborhood by supporting it's businesses.

We can't wait for you to come and shop from the works of local creatives at the market, but there is so much more that you can do to support Deep Ellum. While you are in the neighborhood, be sure to stop in for a delicious meal at the numerous restaurants, a drink at the bars, purchase gifts from the stores, browse art at galleries, or even get a tattoo if you are feeling adventurous!

Volunteers needed!

We need lots of volunteers to help out before the event with creating decor and during the event with setup, load-in, creating and installing our art installations, supporting our vendors, and more. Please apply using this form.