Upcoming Allen Arts Events
The Allen Arts Festival at Watters Creek
May 10th, 11th, 12th, 2024
Allen Arts festival
The Allen Arts Festival over Mother’s Day weekend, organized by the Allen Arts Alliance returns to Watter’s Creek at Montgomery Farm in Allen, Texas! Allen is a thriving community north of Dallas with a median household income of more than $100,000. The festival features an outstanding group of juried artists, local and regional, showcasing original art in different media categories. Live entertainment, children’s art activities, and much more is offered throughout the weekend.
Watters Creek is a beautiful 52 acres resort-style mixed use development with office and mid-rise apartment spaces incorporated into a master planned community of walkable spaces, lush landscaping, public art, upscale shopping and top notch dining. Its prime shopping and dinning destinations draw thousands of visitors from Allen and other cities every weekend.
Allen Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing arts and culture to our community. Proceeds from the festival are distributed back to our ArtsReach program and to other non-profit arts organizations under our umbrella.
Communication
Email is used for all communication, including invitations, contracts, booth assignments and show details. Email us with any of your questions or concerns.
Email: office@allenartsalliance.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1209, Allen, TX 75013
GENERAL INFORMATION
2024 festival dates and hours
Friday, May 10th, 2024: 4:00 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, May 11th, 2024: 10:00 am – 8 pm
Sunday, May 12th, 2024: Noon – 6 pm
Cancellation Deadline: Cancellation must be done in writing (email) by April 25, 2024 to receive a 50% back plus $25 administrative fee. After April 25 fees are non-refundable and there is no rain date.
Applications
Allen Arts Festival uses Zapplication to administer its entire application and jury process. The jury panel views the submitted images and reads the artist statement. The artist statement should describe material and technique rather than meaning behind the work or inspiration. Images are scored from 1(low) to 7(high) with no 4. All scores are combined and averaged. A Wait List will be established by medium category based on jury scores. Images from Accepted and Wait Listed artists will be retained for promotion.
- All work must be original, handcrafted, created and exhibited by the approved artist themselves
- All entries will be reviewed, juried and screened prior to your acceptance
- All applications require 3 photos of your work plus 1 photo of your outdoor display
Applications
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11917
Allen Arts Festival uses Zapplication to administer its entire application and jury process.
The jury panel views the submitted images and reads the artist statement. The artist statement should describe material and technique rather than meaning behind the work or inspiration. Images are scored from 1(low) to 7(high) with no 4. All scores are combined and averaged. A Wait List will be established by medium category based on jury scores. Images from Accepted and Wait Listed artists will be retained for promotion.
- All work must be original, handcrafted, created and exhibited by the approved artist themselves
- All entries will be reviewed, juried and screened prior to your acceptance
- All applications require 3 photos of your work plus 1 photo of your outdoor display
Media
- Clay
- Digital Art
- Drawing (using pen, pencil, charcoal, pastel or fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush)
- Fiber (includes leather)
- Glass
- Jewelry
- Mixed Media
- Painting (oil/acrylic)
- Painting (watercolor)
- Metal
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Wood
Artists/Exhibitors
- Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing
- Displays must only be in category that artist has been juried into.
- Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their own tents
- Exhibitors will leave their exhibit space clean after packing up at break down the last day of the festival. If tent space is not clean after an event this could result in expulsion from future shows.
- Artists must be present during the entire run of the festival.
Booth Space
- Exhibitors must provide their own tent, this is a mandatory requirement.
- All artist tent structures must be white and of professional quality.
- Staking of tents is not allowed.
- Single tent size must not exceed 10’x10′, have at least three walls, and be securely anchored with a minimum of 50 lbs. of weight per tent leg with ability to center weight if necessary. We highly recommend the use of weights as Texas weather is unpredictable and it can be very windy in the Spring.
Setup and Breakdown
- Check-in is staggered, and takes place between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10th.
- Artists must check-in at the Artist Check-In booth before unloading.
- Exhibitors will have one to two hours to unload.
- Vehicles must be moved to designated parking area before set up can begin.
- Booths must be set up and ready to open by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10th.
- Breakdown is NOT ALLOWED until after the event ends at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 12th.
- Tent space must be completely cleared out after the event by 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 12th.
Security: Watters Creek security is on site around the clock.
Electricity:
- There is a limited number of booths with electricity ($50 extra). These are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
- Generators are not allowed.
Allen Civic Ballet
Celebrating Our Communities Culture
Allen Heritage Guild
Come join the fun!
Allen Train Depot Open
The Allen Depot is open every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Admission is free. Group tours are available by appointment. Please call 972-727-2772 for more information.
Displays
• Historical Photographic Collages: Agricultural, Churches, Commerce, Early Families, Homes, Schools, Trains, Transportation
• Permanent Exhibits in Cabinets: Houston & Texas Central Railroad, Ebenezer Allen, Sam Bass, Allen Heritage Village
• DVD Programs Running: History of Allen, Sam Bass, Stone Dam, Interurban, St. Mary Baptist Church, Allen Telephone Company
• Rotating Exhibits: Displayed on freestanding panels in the room
Note-Ably North Texas Chorus
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We are an all-female a cappella chorus based in Allen, Texas. We sing four-part harmony Barbershop style and are members of Sweet Adelines International Region 25.
We love performing at community events and frequently appear at functions in the Collin County, TX area.
See our Schedule of Events and our High Notes Blog for news.
We are always looking for ladies who love to sing!
Come Sing With Us!
Blue House Too Art Gallery
Art With Friends
Location: Allen Public Library Downstairs meeting room
This program is for ages 18 and older. Seating is limited to 20 people. Tickets will be available for Friends members beginning at 6:30 pm and 6:45 for non members.
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