09/03/2026
5TH ANNUAL DESOTO ARTIST LAB SHOWCASE FESTIVAL
Celebrate Art, Music, Culture & Community!
The DeSoto Texas Cultural Arts Foundation invites you to join us for the 2026 DeSoto Artist Lab Residency Showcase Festival—an exciting celebration of the talented artists who have spent the year creating, inspiring, and engaging the DeSoto community!
Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with live music, art, fashion, poetry, food, creativity, and family-friendly fun!
EXPERIENCE THE ARTS!
Enjoy exciting activities and performances throughout the festival, including:
• Spoken Word Contest hosted by internationally renowned poet Alex Tha' Great
• Plein Air Art Contest, where you can watch artists create live during the festival
• Fashion Showcase featuring original designs by DeSoto Artist Lab Residency Artist Chelita Lenice
• Performances by the energetic DeSoto Steppers
• Vocal stylings by former DAL Artist Linda Lee
• Exhibits and creative works by the 2026 DeSoto Artist Lab Residency Artists
• Photography, pottery, visual arts, sewing, creative writing, and more!
LIVE MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
5:00 p.m. – ModernCajon Jazz Ensemble featuring the dynamic Andrea Wallace and internationally renowned saxophonist Tom Braxton
7:00 p.m. – Headlining the evening: The Robert Holbert Band!
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
There's something for everyone to enjoy:
• Delicious food trucks
• Local vendors and artisan booths
• FREE face painting
• FREE caricature artists
• FREE 360 Photo Booth and Video Booth
• Interactive family-friendly activities
• A chance to win a 65-inch flat-screen TV and other exciting raffle prizes!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Gates Open: 3:00 p.m.
Location: DeSoto Amphitheatre at DeSoto Town Center
Address: 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas 75115
ADMISSION IS FREE! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-desoto-artist-lab-dal-showcase-festival-2026-tickets-1994251777751
Bring your lawn chairs, invite your family and friends, and come experience the incredible creativity and talent happening right here in DeSoto!
A special thank you to our sponsors: Raising Cane's, Zack Interior & Exterior Designs, and the City of DeSoto.
Come celebrate the artists, support local creativity, and experience an evening filled with art, music, culture, and community.
We can't wait to see you on September 26, 2026—because there is truly So Much To Love in DeSoto!
