ABOUT

The DFW Art Awards creates a platform where the people of the DFW community can come together to promote, nominate and support local artist they believe should have the opportunity to be recognized for their continued contributions, commitment and creativity.

Promoting local businesses and talent is important to the vitality and growth of our great city. With their belief in our endeavor it gives us much hope we will be able to garner the support of you with your presence this fabulous night. Our event will not only feature the presentation of awards, it will also feature live local entertainment from artist throughout the DFW area. So come out and show Art some love!

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”

Pablo Picasso

Award Categories:

Arts Education Award: Presented to a noted artist or arts advocate with a track record of contributing to the advancement of arts education.

Award for Philanthropy/Supporter in the Arts: Presented to an individual with a demonstrable history of philanthropic giving/supporting to the arts.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to an established artist with a lifetime of exemplary artistic accomplishment in his or her field.

Dallas Mural of the year Award: Presented to an established artist that has created the best overall mural of the year.

Gallery of the Year Award: Presented to an established Gallery who has shown great advocacy for the arts and the artists they support.

Art Exhibit/show of the year Award: Presented to the art exhibit/show creator who has impressively executed, not only popular, but fundamentally created opportunity and longevity to the arts community.

Graffiti Artist/Crew of the Year: Presented to an established artist/crew with exemplary artistic accomplishments in Graffiti this year.

Sculptor Award: Presented to an established artist with exemplary artistic accomplishments in sculpting this year.

Pop Art Award: Presented to an established artist with exemplary artistic accomplishments in Pop Art this year.

Realism Award:Presented to an established artist with exemplary artistic accomplishments in realism this year.

Expressionism Award: Presented to an established artist with exemplary artistic accomplishments in expressionism this year.

Abstract Award: Presented to an established artist with exemplary artistic accomplishments in abstract this year.

Photography Award: Presented to an established artist with exemplary artistic accomplishments in Photography this year.

Artist of the Year Award: Presented to an established artist who has shown to be most exemplary this year.

Student Artist of the Year: Presented to a student artist who has exhibited exemplary achievement and success in their artistic craft.
Performing Arts Award of the Year: Presented to an established performing artist who has shown accomplishments in their work this year.
Body Art Award: Presented to an established body painter who has expemplified great artistic achievement in the field of body art.

Award Presenters / Special Guests:

Performances by:

The Courage Award:

Every year The DFW Art Awards hand picks The Courage Award which is given to an individual that has shown great perseverence in their craft while undergoing difficult obstacles along their artistic journey.