April 26 - 28 / 2013	Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
	Denton, TX     —    www.dentonjazzfest.com
	Juried Music and Arts Festival    Held in the Denton Civic Center Park in the heart of downtown Denton, this music and art event is free to the public. Six stages feature jazz, blues and "cross-cultural" music. They've moved a few of the acts and stages around this year, but I'll still be setting up my display inside the main civic center, so come in and enjoy the art and the airconditioning! Around 160 artists and crafters offer a wide range of art and styles. There's a large outdoor kids section, food everywhere, and tons of music all day and into the night. Check out their website for more information on the headliner acts they'll be bringing in!

April 19 - 21 / 2013	Bath House Cultural Center Spring Art Mart
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com
	Juried Arts Show    I missed this show last Spring, so nice to be able to return to the lovely Bathhouse Cultural Center. On the shores of White Rock Lake in Dallas, jut about every nook and cranny of the place, including the unfinished basement area, will be filled with artists of all kinds showing and selling their works. Of course, my own art is the main reason you'll be coming, right? This time I will be set up in the back of the main gallery, luxuriating in it's carpeted elegance! Also check out the offerings in the large art auction, where all artists have donated pieces, and the funds raised there will go toward the year-round upkeep of the center.

April 5 - 7 / 2013	Deep Ellum Arts Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.meifestivals.com
	Juried Arts Festival    One of my favorite local shows here in Dallas, the jurying got a bit tighter this year, so very happy I got back in again. I love the very wide range of artists who show up. From their site: "Deep Ellum is the Metroplex's most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, poetry slams, muralist, the renowned pet parade, 5K run and The Rock Art Show, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented festival -- there is no "kid" stuff." Pick a day and come on down to see the art and watch the crowd!

March 22 - 24 / 2013	Art On The Greene
	Arlington, TX     —    www.artonthegreene.com
	Juried Arts Festival    Art on the Greene is a free 3 day arts festival located in Richard Greene Linear Park, between The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and Cowboys Stadium. (The Park is also the home of the Caelum Moor Sculptures by Artist Norm Hines.) I missed out on the inaugural show last year, but heard so many good things about this from both the people who attended, and the artists who showed there, that I was hoping I would be able to get in this year! Located right in the middle of the DFW metro area, come on by any of the three days to check out all the art and music!

March 9, 10 / 2013	Funky Finds Spring Fling
	Ft. Worth, TX     —    funkyfinds.com/events/springfling/2013/index.html
	A Handmade Arts and Crafts Event    This is the 5th annual Funky Finds Spring Show in Ft. Worth, but just my second time to show here. I had a lot of fun the first time, and the mix of exhibitors here is, indeed, funky. Very different than most of what I call the "big-painting" art festivals. If you're in the Ft. Worth area, this will be in the Small Exhibits Building at the Will Rogers Memorial Center near downtown, and will feature over 100 different artists and crafters. And, if you need more reason to come down, last year there were a couple of other events going on at the same at the Center, including a way-cool "antiques/junk/garage-sale" type event next door to us that I had a blast rummaging around in myself. So, I guess you could say- come for the art, stay for the junk!

March 1 - 3 / 2013	North Texas Irish Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.ntif.org
	Music and Arts Festival    One of the largest Celtic cultural events in the nation, and the main focus here is, of course, on all things Irish. There are dozens of world-famous bands, award-winning dancers, story tellers and workshops. Grab a stein of beer and wander the hundreds of displays, and drop by my booth as well. While I'm not Irish-heavy as far as the subject matter of my artwork, they are kind enough to let me in due to my dragons and other fantasy stuff. And there have been more artists slipping into the show each year recently, so stop by and check us out!

February 15 - 17 / 2013	ConDFW 12 - Science Fiction Convention
	Dallas, TX     —    www.condfw.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    They're up to an even dozen ConDFW events, and still going strong. They've moved hotels this year to the Crowne Plaza (check the con website for info), a hotel well-versed in running conventions, so should be a good move. The major guests of honor are artists Brian Stelfreeze and writer Jo Walton, plus the usual long list of other creative types. Oh, and me, too! I'll be there again with a table full of the usual odd stuff in the dealer's room, plus some odder art in the art show, and maybe even giving my opinion, for it's worth, on a few of the panel discussions. Come on by and have a great time!

December 7, 8 / 2012	Happy Holidays Gift Market
	Arlington, TX     —    www.817artsalliance.blogspot.com/p/happy-holidays-gift-market.html
	Handcrafted and Vintage Finds    I'll be in Arlington this weekend, right in the middle of the whole DFW metro-monster, and thus convenient to everyone to get to. This will be my first time to set up at the Happy Holidays show, and looking forward to a good time in a comfortable indoor venue. If you need more than my own presence here as reason to come, check out their website, they update it a couple of times a week with links to new exhibitors, and looks to be another cooly eclectic mix of things. This will most likely be the last show of the year for you to pick up that item you have holding off on, or to drag your friends and/or family to so you can point to something specific and say "THAT is what I want for Christmas, now I'll just pretend to be looking at stuff in that booth over there while you do what must be done!". Or even, if you have a giving nature, picking up gifts for others!

December 1 - 2, 2012	Grapevine Library Holiday Art Show
	Grapevine, TX     —    www.ci.grapevine.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=312
	art & crafts fair    The annual Holiday Art Show at the Grapevine Library hs been going on for almost a decade now, and is always a fun event to set up at. It's a small but very comfortable show in a large exhibit area at the front of the library building, and how many art shows do you get to attend that are not only indoors, but have carpet under your feet, too? This will probably be my last show of the season before all the holidays, so come out and pick up a few gifts for friends and loved ones- or drag them along with you, and show them the pieces that you want them to get for you!

November 16 - 18 / 2012	Bath House Cultural Center Winter Art Mart
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com
	Juried Arts Show    This show at the Bathhouse Cultural Center by White Rock Lake in Dallas has expanded this year up to 60 artists. They've opened up a new section of the building to allow for more artists, giving you a better variety of art to browse. Of course, once you've finished looking at everything, we know you'll be making those final holiday purchases from me, right? My space will be conveniently located in the front entrance lobby this year, so you can check it out both coming in, and when ready to leave. Also check out the offerings in the large art auction, where all artists have donated pieces, and the funds raised there will go toward the year-round upkeep of the center.

November 10, 11 / 2012	Funky Finds A Holiday Shopping Experience
	Ft. Worth, TX     —    funkyfinds.com/events/experience/fortworth/2012/index.html
	A Handmade Arts and Crafts Event    Will be setting up again for the second time this year at the Funky Finds show over in Ft. Worth. I like their slogan: "Dedicated to promoting indie artists, crafters & designers worldwide". I did this for the first time last spring and had a blast. Very different from the usual "big-painting" street festivals, I like the mix of stuff that all the exhibitors brought to this, and was pleased to be a small part of it with my own art. If you're in the Ft. Worth area, they have moved the location slightly from the spring, still at the Will Rogers Memorial Center near downtown, but we'll now be in the Amon G. Carter Exhibits Building. Featuring over 100 different artists and crafters, check out the website for more details, then come on by to pick up a unique Christmas gift this year.

November 3 - 4, 2012	Carroll Senior High School Craft Fair
	Southlake, TX     —    sccraftfair.webs.com
	School crafts fair    Another of those fun year end craft fairs where I set up with a somewhat smaller display, but still try to bring all the goodies I can. I was late in getting in my application this year, but I should be in my same space in the main room, backed to the wall of windows looking out into the parking lot. Come on by, get some Christmas gifts, get an "Inner Bot" portrait for yourself or a loved one, and watch out for the high school kids pushing all the great dessert snacks~ the brownies are always what get me!

October 27 - 28 / 2012	Huffhines Art Trails
	Richardson, TX     —    www.huffhinesarttrails.com
	Juried Arts Festival    Come visit in the great setting of this art festival, with artist tents set up along the winding trails and under the tall trees of Huffhines Park in Richardson, just north of Dallas. This is the last large outdoor show I do each year, and it's always nice to have it held in such a pretty place. Come enjoy the art, the food, the music, and maybe even drop a few bucks my way for some artwork to take home, then I can get some Christmas gifts for my friends and family,too!

October 13, 14 / 2012	Historic Mansfield Music & Arts Festival
	Mansfield, TX     —    www.historicmansfield.net/music_festival/index.html
	Juried Arts Festival     This will be my first time to setup my art tent at the Mansfield Music & Arts Festival. Mansfield is only about 20 minutes from the center of the DFW metroplex, so would be a perfect weekend show to visit this fall in Texas. I'll have my usual array of artworks and odd little originals, plus, who knows, maybe a surprise or two! The entire event is free to attend, and there will be music acts running both days at either end of Main Street. Go to their web site and click on the FAQ button for times, maps, info on parking, shuttles, etc. Will I see you all there?

October 5 - 7 / 2012	OctopodiCon
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    octopodicon.org
	Steampunk / Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    This is the very first year for the Octopodicon convention, and it looks to be loaded with all kinds of fun stuff to see and do. Their main focus is toward the Steampunk subgenre of sf/fantasy, which means lots of amazing visual treats. I did their logo design over there to the left, plus the convention mascot, a top-hatted steampunk octopus (you can see him at the top of their website), so I've already be having fun with them. I'll be bringing art, zines and whatnot stuff for both the art show and the dealers room (or the Mercantile Lane, as they like to say), and am looking forward to having a blast this weekend. Come on out and have one with us!!

September 21 - 23 / 2012	FenCon IX
	Dallas, TX     —    www.fencon.org/
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    FenCon kicked it up big last year when they hosted DeepSouthCon, and they're back this year for emore fannish sci-fi fun.They were kind enough to give me the coveted (at least by me) Rebel Award in recognition of all the odd little drawings I do, so I was certainly happy. They're back this year for more fannish fun of the sci-fi, fantasy, and other realms of weirdness variety, and we'll be there, too! Oh, plus tons of other writers, artists, entertainers, musicians and whatnot to fill your time with!

September 15 / 2012	Start the Season Gift Market
	Dalls, TX     —    www.starttheseason.com
	School Crafts Fair    This is the very first year for the Start the Season Gift Market at the Winston School in Dallas. I've had fun at various school holiday arts & craft shows in the past, and since this one is being held in my neck of the woods, thought I'd try it out the very first year. Not sure where I'll be set up, but the show is the one day only, and will run from 9am to 5pm. They are located on Royal Lane, just to the west of the Tollway, and they have one of those cool painted pegasus statues in the main entrance drive, so you'll know you've gotten to the right place!

September 1 - 3 / 2012	Arts Festival Oklahoma
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.occc.edu/afo/
	Juried Arts Festival    This is a wonderful three day festival over the Labor Day weekend at the Oklahoma City Community College. Most of the 150 or so artists will be set up under one of three gigantic tents (I know I will be!) And once you get your fill of the variety of art, and if you've any money left over from buying tons of it (as I know you will), you can get a snack from the food vendors and enjoy the free music as well. So, come say "Hi" and see what I've got new this year.

July 27 - 29 / 2012	Armadillocon 34
	Austin, TX     —    www.armadillocon.org
	Science Fiction Convention    I'll be returning to Austin for 'dillcon in 2012-- make sure to note, if you've been here before, that this year it'll be coming up a month earlier, at the end of July. I know, I know- Austin in mid-summer. But they're quite civilized about the whole thing, and the hotel will be using air conditioning. I've been promised! Armadillocon is always a great place to meet and talk with loads of fine writers, and a few handfuls of pretty darn good artists as well. As usual, I'll have originals in the art show, prints and odd zines and comics in the dealers room, and be wandering around speaking on various panels as if I know what I'm talking about.

June 1 - 3 / 2012	A-Kon 23
	Dallas, TX     —    a-kon.com
	Anime convention    Back at the huge A-kon for 2012. Looks like they might have cut back on the size of the artist alley section this year, which is a shame, as the work of those hundreds of artists were always so cool to check out. I managed to get lucky and my friend, the writer Bev Hale, who is one of the major guests this year, is letting me share her table space. So, I will be there, you'll find my artwork along with a lot of Bev's cool Steampunk fashions and jewelry creations. I've got a couple of new color pieces since last year, so hope you'll come check it all out!

May 26 - 28 / 2012	Paseo Arts Festival
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.thepaseo.com/events
	Juried Arts Festival    This will be the first time in three years that I'll be back for this great street festival in Oklahoma City, put on by the Paseo Arts District, a wonderful mix of shops and galleries on the west side of town. They bring in artists from all around the country, and I was pleased to be accepted in again this year (there is no guarantee from year to year on this one!) Looking forward to seeing everyone there. It's always a great mix of art down the winding streets of the Paseo, so come check it out!

May 11 - 13 / 2012	Lawton Arts for All Festival
	Lawton, OK     —    www.artsforallfestival.org
	Juried Arts Festival    This small town in Oklahoma hosts one of the nicest art festivals I've had the pleasure to exhibit in. Tucked away in the southwest corner of the state, they bring together a great group of artists in the lovely town park, and, although this means more to me than you, they always do up a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast for all the exhibitors. It really is a great show, and if you are in the area, come look me up.

April 27 - 29 / 2012	Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
	Denton, TX     —    www.dentonjazzfest.com
	Juried Music and Arts Festival    Held in the Denton Civic Center Park in the heart of downtown Denton, this 3music and art event is free to the public. Six stages feature jazz, blues and "cross-cultural" music. They've moved a few of the acts and stages around this year, but I'll still be setting up my display inside the main civic center, so come in and enjoy the art and the airconditioning! Around 160 artists and crafters offer a wide range of art and styles. There's a large outdoor kids section, food everywhere, and tons of music all day and into the night. Check out their website for more information on the headliner acts they'll be bringing in!

April 6 - 8 / 2012	Deep Ellum Arts Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.meifestivals.com
	Juried Arts Festival    One of my favorite local shows, I've been doing it since it began over 15 years ago, and am pleased they keep letting me back! I love the very wide range of artists who show up. From their site: "Deep Ellum is the Metroplex's most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, poetry slams, muralist, the renowned pet parade, 5K run and The Rock Art Show, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented festival -- there is no "kid" stuff." Pick a day and come on down to see the art and watch the crowd!

March 23 - 25 / 2012	Bayou City Art Festival ~ Memorial Park
	Houston, TX     —    bayoucityartfestival.com/
	Juried Arts Festival    First time back to Houston in two years, and to one of my favorite art festivals to do in the city, the wonderful Bayou City Art Festival. I'm always honored whenever I get lucky enough to be selected among the 300 amazing artists here, setting up our displays around the curving paths of Memorial Park near downtown Houston. Since I wasn't here in 2011, not sure if I will get my old spot again, but you'll get to see lots of fantastic art while you stroll around the path looking for me. Just remember, they're all great, but you're looking for me. Okay? Just wanted to make that clear!

March 10, 11 / 2012	Funky Finds Spring Fling
	Ft. Worth, TX     —    funkyfinds.com/events/springfling/2012/fortworth/index.htm
	A Handmade Arts and Crafts Event    Trying out a new event this year, the Funky Finds show over in Ft. Worth. I like their slogan: "Dedicated to promoting indie artists, crafters & designers worldwide". I visited this last year and loved the whole energy of all the booths and creative people, the setup in the funky old exhibit halls, all very different from the usual "big-painting" street festivals. So, thought I'd see if the audience here would like my own drawings and doodles as well, and I was lucky enough to get juried in. If you're in the Ft. Worth area, this will be in the Small Exhibits Building at the Will Rogers Memorial Center near downtown, and will feature over 100 different artists and crafters. While they've been doing this for a number of years,it'll be my first time to show there, so I've no idea what to expect. Come on by and check it all out with me!

March 2 - 4 / 2012	North Texas Irish Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.ntif.org
	Music and Arts Festival    One of the largest Celtic cultural events in the nation, and the main focus here is, of course, on all things Irish. There are dozens of world-famous bands, award-winning dancers, story tellers and workshops. Grab a stein of beer and wander the hundreds of displays, and drop by my booth as well. While I'm not Irish-heavy as far as the subject matter of my artwork, they are kind enough to let me in due to my dragons and other fantasy stuff. And there have been more artists slipping into the show each year recently, so stop by and check us out!

February 17 - 19 / 2012	ConDFW - Science Fiction Convention
	Dallas, TX     —    www.condfw.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    Even after my performance as Artist GoH last year, the kind folks at ConDFW still decideds to invite me back as a participating artist guest this year. See, I'm not as bad as you've heard! So I'll be there again with a table full of odd stuff in the dealer's room, plus some odder art in the art show, and maybe even giving my opinion, for it's worth, on a few of the panel discussions. Of course, there will also be dozens of other writers and artists on hand, including writer guest-of-honor Cherie Priest, and phenomenal artist guest-of-honor William Stout. Be there!

December 10 - 11, 2011	Grapevine Library Holiday Art Show
	Grapevine, TX     —    www.grapevinetexas.gov/IndividualDepartments/Library/tabid/101/Default.aspx
	art & crafts fair    This is the 8th annual Holiday Art Show at the Grapevine Library, and only my third time setting up my display there. It's a small but very comfortable show in a large exhibit area at the front of the library building, and how many art shows do you get to attend that are not only indoors, but have carpet under your feet, too? This will probably be my last show of the season before all the holidays, so come out and pick up a few gifts for friends and loved ones- or drag them along with you, and show them the pieces that you want them to get for you!

November 18 - 20 / 2010	Bath House Cultural Center Winter Art Mart
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com
	Juried Arts Show    This show at the Bathhouse Cultural Center by White Rock Lake in Dallas has expanded this year up to 60 artists. They've opened up a new section of the building to allow for more artists, giving you a better variety of art to browse. Of course, once you've finished looking at everything, we know you'll be making those final holiday purchases from me, right? My space will be conveniently located in the front entrance lobby this year, so you can check it out both coming in, and when ready to leave. Also check out the offerings in the large art auction, where all artists have donated pieces, and the funds raised there will go toward the year-round upkeep of the center.

November 12 - 13, 2011	Mary Immaculate Craft Fair
	Farmers Branch, TX     —    www.maryimmaculatechurch.org
	Church crafts fair    I missed out on setting up my work at the Mary Immaculate Craft Fair last year, and very much missed not being there. This is a small local church holiday show, but always get a gret vibe being there. All sorts of crafts from the parshioners and other crafters, plus the church volunteers have all kinds of good eats available. The focus is definitely more handmade craft oriented than my usual shows, but heck, my drawings are hand made, so that works! Come by, have some waffles for breakfast, tamales for lunch, and check us out.

November 5 - 6, 2011	Carroll Senior High School Craft Fair
	Southlake, TX     —    www.southlakecarroll.edu
	School crafts fair    Another of those fun year end craft fairs where I set up with a somewhat smaller display, but still try to bring all the goodies I can. I should be in my same space in the main room, backed to the wall of windows looking out into the parking lot. Come on by, get some Christmas gifts, get an "Inner Bot" portrait for yourself or a loved one, and watch out for the high school kids pushing all the great dessert snacks~ I know I probably added a few pounds last year from the brownies!

October 22 - 23 / 2011	Huffhines Art Trails
	Richardson, TX     —    www.huffhinesarttrails.com
	Juried Arts Festival    Come visit in the great setting of this art festival, with artist tents set up along the winding trails and under the tall trees of Huffhines Park in Richardson, just north of Dallas. This is the last large outdoor show I do each year, and it's always nice to have it held in such a pretty place. Come enjoy the art, the food, the music, and maybe even drop a few bucks my way for some artwork to take home, then I can get some Christmas gifts for my friends and family,too!

October 5 - 8 / 2011	Red River Revel Arts Festival
	Shreveport, LA     —    www.redriverrevel.com
	Juried Arts Festival    I've been doing the full week-long Red River Revel Festival for several years now. However, I'll have to shorten my time there in 2011 to only the second half of the show, due to appering at the St. Louis Archon convention the first weekend. So, if you are used to dropping in on my booth at the Revel throughout the week, remember I won't be setting up until mid-week on Wednesday, and will then be there through the final Saturday. I hope to return to doing the full week again next year. But, in the meanwhile, variety is the spice of life!

September 30 - October 2 / 2011	ARCHON 35 - Science Fiction / Fantasy Convention
	St. Louis, MO     —    www.archonstl.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    I'll be coming to St. Louis next fall, thanks to the people behind the long running Archon sf/f convention, who have invited me as their Artist Guest of Honor for this 35th year. If that's not enough, you'll also get Spider Robinson as Writer GoH, and Rusty Hevelin will do Toastmaster duties, along with dozens of other writers and artists. I've never done a convention in St. Louis, and will try to bring along a good selection of prints and originals, do some demos of my techniques that I hope will inspire a few people to do their own art, and in general be grinning like an idiot most of the weekend, enjoying the heck out of it all. Attendance the last several years has been around 2,000, which should make for a great mix of folks and things to do. Come have fun and say "hi"!

September 23 - 25 / 2011	FenCon VIII / DeepSouthCon 49
	Dallas, TX     —    www.fencon.org/2011
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    FenCon is back for their 8th time, and we'll be there, too. And this year they will be hosting DeepSouthCon, the first time this long-running Southern Fandom event has been to Texas, so you'll be getting two conventions for the price of one! DSC sponsors both the Phoenix and Rebel awards to honor southern fans and writers. (You can find out more info about DSC at their website at www.deepsouthcon.org , or more of their history on this Wiki page at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeepSouthCon ) Which all means, aside from my own glorious self, artworks and odd publications, you'll have tons of other writers, artists, entertainers, musicians and whatnot to fill your time with!

September 3 - 5 / 2011	Arts Festival Oklahoma
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.occc.edu/afo/
	Juried Arts Festival    This show on the grounds of the Oklahoma City Community College is held under several huge tents, and runs over the full three day holiday weekend, featuring around 150 artists of all styles and approaches, from all around the country. With the giant tents, think of it as a circus full of artists!

August 26 - 28 / 2011	Armadillocon 33
	Austin, TX     —    www.armadillocon.org
	Science Fiction Convention    I'll be back in Austin for Armadillocon again this year. Now, if that's not enough, along with the usual mix of fantastic Texas-area writers and artists, the big-name special guests will be writers Emma Bull, Will Shetterly, and Paolo Bacigalupi- author of the multiple award-winning "The Windup Girl". A great convention to get to meet the creative folks up close and personal. I'll have originals in the art show, prints and odd zines and comics in the dealers room, and be wandering around speaking on various panels as if I know what I'm talking about.

July 8 - 10 / 2011	Taste of Dallas in Fair Park
	Dallas, TX     —    www.tasteofdallas.org
	Food, Music and Arts City Festival    I set up at the Taste two years ago when it was outdoors in the West End, and the heat pretty much destroyed us! So this year when the folks running this event moved everything indoors into wonderful air-conditioned comfort over at Fair Park, I had to sign up again. Aside from the heat, it was a lot of fun, so should be great this year! Not the usual art-oriented festival I do, focus here will be on some amazing food, along with lots of music and arts to keep you amused while you digest one delicious sampling, and get ready to try the next. It'll be the middle of July in Dallas, so you have to come check this one out to get out of the heat!

June 10 - 12 / 2011	A-Kon 22
	Dallas, TX     —    a-kon.com
	Anime convention    After two years of just setting up in the Artist Alley section, the kind folks of Akon have invited me to be an actual featured guest this year. Hoping to have a panel or two where I can talk about and demo my own art, and maybe some other fun stuff. Plus, will be able to stay at the hotel itself, so looking forward to getting a taste of some of the after-hours fun as well. Click above to check out the website for updates through the year. This convention is massive, so if you get a chance to try it out, come on by!

June 3 - 5 / 2011	SoonerCon
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.soonercon.com
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    Scheduling conflict last year meant we had to pass on SoonerCon, but we'll be back in Oklahoma City again in 2011 for this great regional sf conventin. AND the convention itself is returning to some old stomping grounds, setting up at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown OKC. As usual, if I'm not enough of a draw (sigh) there will be tons of other artists and writers there, cool programming, panels, dealers room full of stuff, art show, etc. Come on by!

May 27 - 29 / 2011	Dallas CityArts - ArtFest
	Dallas, TX     —    www.cityartsfestival.com/about-cityarts.html
	Juried Arts Festival    This year, Dallas' summer arts celebration moves earlier in the year to Memorial Day weekend at Fair Park. The free festival will feature rooftop fireworks, free museum visits, multi-cultural entertainment, a culinary showcase, a film night under the stars, a children's area and "dancing water" shows. Plus, the juried ArtFest show, where I will be set up, will be open all weekend. Come for the art, stay for the fun, then come over and get some art again!

May 13 - 15 / 2011	Lawton Arts for All Festival
	Lawton, OK     —    www.artsforallfestival.org
	Juried Arts Festival    This small town in Oklahoma hosts one of the nicest art festivals I've had the pleasure to exhibit in. Tucked away in the southwest corner of the state, they bring together a great group of artists in the lovely town park, and, although this means more to me than you, they always do up a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast for all the exhibitors. It really is a great show, and if you are in the area, come look me up.

April 29 - May 1 / 2011	Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
	Denton, TX     —    www.dentonjazzfest.com
	Juried Music and Arts Festival    Held in the Denton Civic Center Park in the heart of downtown Denton, this 2 ˝ day event is free to the public. Six stages feature jazz, blues and "cross-cultural" music. Around 160 artists and crafters offer a wide range of art and styles. I'll be set up inside the Civic Center building- it's always nice to have a roof overhead in case of bad weather! There's a large outdoor kids section, food everywhere, and tons of music all day and into the night. Check out their website for more information on the headliner acts they'll be bringing in!

April 23 / 2011	Cedar Springs Art Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.shopcedarsprings.com/art_fest.asp
	Arts Festival    This will be my first time to set up at this one-day festival, but it's onlyl the third time they've put it on, so I guess that's not too bad! It's located on Cedar Springs Road (of course), between Reagan and Knight. Come on by between 10am and 7pm Saturday for a neighborhood party-festival in the (as their poster says) "most eclectic street in Dallas."

April 1 - 3 / 2011	Deep Ellum Arts Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.meifestivals.com
	Juried Arts Festival    One of my favorite local shows, I've been doing this for something like 15 years, and enjoy it every time. I love the very wide range of artists who show up. From their site: "Deep Ellum is the Metroplex's most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, poetry slams, muralist, the renowned pet parade, 5K run and The Rock Art Show, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented festival -- there is no "kid" stuff." Pick a day and come on down to see the art and watch the crowd!

March 4 - 6 / 2011	North Texas Irish Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.ntif.org
	Music and Arts Festival    One of the largest Celtic cultural events in the nation, and the main focus here is, of course, on all things Irish. There are dozens of world-famous bands, award-winning dancers, story tellers and workshops. Grab a stein of beer and wander the hundreds of displays, and drop by my booth as well. While I'm not Irish-heavy as far as the subject matter of my artwork, they are kind enough to let me in due to my dragons and other fantasy stuff. Stop by and check it all out for the day!

February 18 - 20 / 2011	ConDFW - Science Fiction Convention
	Dallas, TX     —    www.condfw.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    ConDFW is celebrating ten years of science-fiction-conventioning in Dallas this year, and they've been kind enough to make a local boy like me their Artist Guest of Honor. So I'll be right there again with my table full of odd stuff in the dealer's room, plus a larger selection of somewhat odder art in the art show, and most likely some truly odd and often disturbingly off-the-subject comments on some of the panel discussions. Of course, there will also be dozens of other writers and artists on hand, including writer guests-of-honor Tim Powers and Jack McDevitt. How can you miss that?

December 4 - 5, 2010	Grapevine Library Holiday Art Show
	Grapevine, TX     —    www.grapevinetexas.gov/IndividualDepartments/Library/tabid/101/Default.aspx
	art & crafts fair    This is the seventh annual Holiday Art Show at the Grapevine Library, and just the second year that I will be setting up my display there. It's a small but very comfortable show in a large exhibit area at the front of the library building, and how many art shows do you get to attend that are not only indoors, but have carpet under your feet, too? This will be my last show of the season before all the holidays, so come out and pick up a few gifts for friends and loved ones- or drag them along with you, and show them the pieces that you want them to get for you!

November 19 - 21 / 2010	Bath House Cultural Center Winter Art Mart
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com
	Juried Arts Show    Come check out the work of about 40 fine artists and artisans, showing off and offering their paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, cards and other creations, along with food, music, a silent auction and more. It all benefits the Bath House's year-round visual and performing arts programs. I'll be in a new spot this year, the first booth on yuor left as you come in the front entrance, so no more excuses that you "couldn't find" me! So spend a little money at my booth, then pick up an art bargain at the auction. Always a fun place to get some unique Christmas gifts!

November 6 - 7, 2010	Carroll Senior High School Craft Fair
	Southlake, TX     —    www.southlakecarroll.edu
	School crafts fair    Another of those fun year end craft fairs where I set up with a somewhat smaller display, but still try to bring all the goodies I can. I should be in my same space in the main room, backed to the wall of windows looking out into the parking lot. Come on by, get some Christmas gifts, get an "Inner Bot" portrait for yourself or a loved one, and watch out for the high school kids pushing all the great dessert snacks~ I know I probably added a few pounds last year from the brownies!

October 23 - 24 / 2010	Huffhines Art Trails
	Richardson, TX     —    www.huffhinesarttrails.com
	Juried Arts Festival    Come visit in the great setting of this art festival, with artist tents set up along the winding trails and under the tall trees of Huffhines Park in Richardson, just north of Dallas. This is the last large outdoor show I do each year, and it's always nice to have it held in such a pretty place. Come enjoy the art, the food, the music, and maybe even drop a few bucks my way for some artwork to take home, then I can get some Christmas gifts for my friends and family,too!

October 2 - 9 / 2010	Red River Revel Arts Festival
	Shreveport, LA     —    www.redriverrevel.com
	Juried Arts Festival    My only show in Louisiana this year, the Revel is a week long show held on a permanent festival site in downtown Shreveport, with hundreds of great artists, dozens of musical acts, and tons of food. It's a long show, a full eight days from Saturday through Saturday. And while I stay setup for that full run, dozens of artists are only there for the first half through Tuesday, then another several dozen new artists will show up for the second half, Wednesday through Saturday- so you'll have to come by twice to see it all! This is one of my favorite festivals to do each year, so come by and buy something from us before you go lose it all in the casinos just down the street!

September 25, 26 / 2010	Old Pecan Street 29th Fall Festival
	Austin, TX     —    www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
	Juried Arts Festival    It's big, and sometimes it's noiy, but this twice-a-year street party in Austin is something I try not to miss. We'll be set up somewhere along the six blocks of 6th street in downtown Austin, most likely close to one of the pizza places!

September 17 - 19 / 2010	FenCon VII
	Dallas, TX     —    www.fencon.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    We'll be back to this fun fall sf festival in Dallas this year. And if you need to know more than that, then how about that the writer guest of honor will be Spider Robinson, and artist guest of honor will be John Picacio, and the toastmaster will be the one and only Joe Lansdale his ownself. Always a great convention, hit their website, get your membership set up, then come on by for the weekend.

September 10 and 11 / 2010	Jazz By The Boulevard
	Ft. Worth, TX     —    www.fortworthjazz.com
	Juried Arts & Music Festival    Last year the horrible weather completely shut down the festival for the weekend, but we'll be back again in 2010. The show has been shortened a bit to the core of art and music on Friday and Saturday; then we'll all get to sleep late on Sunday and rest up from the fun. I love doing this show around the park, set in the arts district just off of downtown Fort Worth. Come by to check out all the art and enjoy the live jazz!

September 4 - 6 / 2010	Arts Festival Oklahoma
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.occc.edu/afo/
	Juried Arts Festival    This show on the grounds of the Oklahoma City Community College is held under several huge tents, and runs over the full three day holiday weekend, featuring around 150 artists of all styles and approaches. This year they have changed the layout again on how booth locations are lined up inside the tents: looks like we're back to long rows running the full length of the tents. I should be somewhere in the middle of it all, so come out and have a look around!

August 27 - 29 / 2010	Armadillocon 32
	Austin, TX     —    www.armadillocon.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    One of the grand old conventions of Texas, Armadillocon has a well deserved reputation as a premium writers convention. Often times the membership will be made up of a higher percentage of working science fiction writers, artists and others than anywhere else. And this year two of my local pals are the official Writer and Artist Guests of Honor: Rachel Caine and Cat Conrad. If you want to meet and talk with the folks who make it all happen, come on by this great convention!

August 5 - 8 / 2010	ReConStruction The 10th Occasional North American Science Fiction Convention
	Raleigh, NC     —    www.reconstructionsf.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    Wow, I have to admit that I am highly flattered at being selected to be the Artist Guest of Honor for the NASFiC this year. Whenever the annual Science Fiction Worldcon is held in a country outside of North America (Australia in 2010), a NASFiC is thrown for those who can't make it to the further away convention. I'm going to have to bring my A-game together for this one, especially since it is in a part of the country that we've not been to in quite a while. Check out their website for much more information, then come on by, join in the fun, and say "Hi!"

June 4 - 6 / 2010	A-Kon 21
	Dallas, TX     —    a-kon.com
	Anime convention    Last year was my first experience with the mammoth Akon, and I had a great time. I was totally unprepared for the size of the convention and the great reception everyone there gave me. I've managed to get back into the artist alley for 2010, and I'll try to bring much more stuff with me this time so I'm not always running out. I hope to be able to get around to see more of the convention itself this time, but during the regular hours, you should always be able to find me at my display in artist alley.

May 22 / 2010	Art in the Park
	Arlington, TX     —    www.artinthepark.biz
	One-Day Arts Festival    Here's somnething a little different for me. Art in the Park is a small, one day show on Saturday, May 22, from only noon to 5:00pm, with a bunch of local funky artists setting up displays at the Arlington Highlands shopping area in Arlington. This is put together by the fine folks at the F6 Art Gallery, and they're promising about 100 artists. I'm not sure what to expect, but it could be fun. If you're in the area, drop on by to say "Hi" and see all the art!

May 7 - 9 / 2010	Lawton Arts for All Festival
	Lawton, OK     —    www.artsforallfestival.org
	Juried Arts Festival    This small town in Oklahoma hosts one of the nicest art festivals I've had the pleasure to exhibit in. Tucked away in the southwest corner of the state, they bring together a great group of artists in the lovely town park, and, although this means more to me than you, they always do up a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast for all the exhibitors. It really is a great show, and if you are in the area, come look me up.

May 1 - 2 / 2010	Old Pecan Street 32nd Spring Festival
	Austin, TX     —    www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
	Juried Arts Festival    I've been doing this street festival in Austin for years. Located down the middle of historic 6th street in downtown Austin, you can come down for the art, and then hang out in the various clubs and music venues up and down the street. We always try to set up our tent near the great Roppolo's Pizzeria outlet, so come by and say hi, check out my newest pieces, and then if you've any cash left, get a great slice of pizza nearby!

April 23 - 25 / 2010	Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
	Denton, TX     —    www.dentonjazzfest.com
	Juried Music and Arts Festival    Held in the Denton Civic Center Park in the heart of downtown Denton, this 2 ˝ day event is free to the public. Six stages feature jazz, blues and "cross-cultural" music. Around 160 artists and crafters offer a wide range of art and styles. I'll be set up inside the Civic Center building- it's always nice to have a roof overhead in case of bad weather! There's a large outdoor kids section, food everywhere, and tons of music all day and into the night. And this year one of the headliners is the great Stanley Clarke!

April 2 - 4 / 2010	Deep Ellum Arts Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.meifestivals.com
	Juried Arts Festival    One of my favorite local shows, I've been doing this for something like 15 years, and enjoy it every time. I love the very wide range of artists who show up. From their site: "Deep Ellum is the Metroplex's most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, poetry slams, muralist, the renowned pet parade, 5K run and The Rock Art Show, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented festival -- there is no "kid" stuff." Pick a day and come on down to see the art and watch the crowd!

March 26 - 28 / 2010	Bayou City Art Festival ~ Memorial Park
	Houston, TX     —    bayoucityartfestival.com/
	Juried Arts Festival    It's been seven years since I last showed my work at the wonderful Bayou City Art Festival, set around the curving paths of Memorial Park near downtown Houston. It's a great setting and a fabulous show that I'm pleased to be returning to this year. I'm not sure where my tent will be set up, but you'll have plenty of extraordinary artists works to view while you look for me. Just remember, they're all great, but you're looking for me. Okay, just wanted to make that clear!

March 5 - 7 / 2010	North Texas Irish Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.ntif.org
	Music and Arts Festival    One of the largest Celtic cultural events in the nation, and the main focus here is, of course, on all things Irish. There are dozens of world-famous bands, award-winning dancers, story tellers and workshops. Grab a stein of beer and wander the hundreds of displays, and drop by my booth as well. While I'm not Irish-heavy, they are kind enough to let me in due to my dragons and other fantasy stuff. Stop by and check it all out for the day!

February 12 - 14 / 2010	ConDFW - Science Fiction Convention
	Dallas, TX     —    www.condfw.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    Can you believe that the ConDFW folks having been putting on this great regional sf convention for nine years now? I'll be back again with my table full of odd stuff in the dealer's room, a selection of somewhat odder art in the art show, and most likely some truly odd and often disturbingly off-the-subject comments on some of the panel discussions. But don't forget, there will be dozens of other writers and artists on hand, including writer guests-of-honor Jack McDevitt and Elizabeth Moon. So if you get tired of talking to me, there will be lots of other creative folks to meet. How can you miss that?

January 30 & 31, 2010	Dallas Comic Con
	Dallas, TX     —    www.dallascomiccon.com
	Comics Convention    This is a great comic con held early in the year here in Dallas. I'll bring some of the art I usually take to the festivals, but also have more of my odd comics and other things to make you wonder about my sanity. Or some such thing. I'll be set up in the Artist Alley area, so come get your own "Inner robot" portrait done while you wait, then check out the other great artists, and the cool selection of goodies in the dealers room!

December 12, 2009	Davis Boulevard Baptist Church Craft Fair
	North Richland Hills, TX     —    www.dbbaptist.org/
	Church crafts fair    This fair is only being held on one day, so if you're in this part of the DFW metroplex, swing by on Saturday for what might be your last chance to pick up a couple of nice Christmas gifts. Then you can relax until Christmas and watch everyone else running around like crazy trying to find gifts at the last minute!

December 5 - 6, 2009	Grapevine Library Holiday Art Show
	Grapevine, TX     —    www.grapevinetexas.gov/IndividualDepartments/Library/tabid/101/Default.aspx
	art & crafts fair    This will be the sixth annual Holiday Art Show at the Grapevine Library, but the first year that I have set up there. I understand it was a small, short show in the past, but they've expanded it to the full weekend to give you more time to drop by and select among the cool arts and crafts for some holiday gifts. As usual, I'm sure my own work will be the very best (cough, cough), but feel free to look at the rest of the displays before spending all your holiday gift-giving cash at my display. Too much of a hard sell? You know I'm only kidding! (A bit.)

November 20 - 22 / 2009	Bath House Cultural Center Winter Art Mart
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com
	Juried Arts Show    Come check out the work of about 40 fine artists and artisans, showing off and offering their paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, cards and other creations, along with food, music, a silent auction and more. It all benefits the Bath House's year-round visual and performing arts programs. I'll be setting up in the Main Gallery again this year. So spend a little money at my booth, then pick up an art bargain at the auction. Always a fun place to get some unique Christmas gifts!

November 14 - 15, 2009	Mary Immaculate Craft Fair
	Farmers Branch, TX     —    www.maryimmaculatechurch.org
	Church crafts fair    I've been setting up my display in this local crafts fair for a few years now, and always have a good time. There's a nice Christmas vibe, lots of folks visiting and having a good time, and the church volunteers have all kinds of good eats available. The focus is definitely more handmade craft oriented than my usual shows, but heck, my drawings are hand made, and I have fun setting up in my corner of the gym each year. Come by, have some waffles for breakfast, tamales for lunch, and check us out.

November 6 - 7, 2009	Carroll Senior High School Craft Fair
	Southlake, TX     —    www.southlakecarroll.edu
	School crafts fair    Another of those fun year end craft fairs where I set up with a somewhat smaller display, but still try to bring all the goodies I can. I should be in my same space in the main room. backed to the wall of windows looking out into the parking lot. Come on by, get some Christmas gifts, get an "Inner Bot" portrait for yourself or a loved one, and watch out for the high school kids pushing all the great dessert snacks~ I know I probably added a few pounds last year from the brownies!

October 24 - 25 / 2009	Huffhines Art Trails
	Richardson, TX     —    www.huffhinesarttrails.com
	Juried Arts Festival    Come visit in the great setting of this art festival, with artist tents set up along the winding trails and under the tall trees of Huffhines Park in Richardson, just north of Dallas. This is the last large outdoor show I do each year, and it's always nice to have it held in such a pretty place. Come enjoy the art, the food, the music, and maybe even drop a few bucks my way for some artwork to take home, then I can get some Christmas gifts for my friends and family,too!

October 16 - 18 / 2009	Frisco Arts Festival
	Frisco, TX     —    www.friscoartsfestival.org
	Juried Arts Festival    This is the first year for this festival in the town of Frisco, just north of Dallas. We'll be setting up in a very pretty setting in Newman Village. A great location, wonderful art, and the perfect time of year in Texas to enjoy an outdoor festival. Come on by!

October 3 - 10 / 2009	Red River Revel Arts Festival
	Shreveport, LA     —    www.redriverrevel.com
	Juried Arts Festival    My only show in Louisiana this year, the Revel is a week long show held on a permanent festival site in downtown Shreveport, with dozens of musical acts and hundreds of artists, and tons of food. It's a long stretch, but still one of my favorite festivals to show at each year. I hope you'll come one day to see my own work, but there is plenty of other great artists showing up each year as well. Come buy something from us before you go lose it all in the casinos just down the street!

September 26, 27 / 2009	Old Pecan Street 27th Fall Festival
	Austin, TX     —    www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
	Juried Arts Festival    I've had to miss this Fall version of The Pecan Street Festival the last few years, but the scheduling gods have smiled on us for 2009 and I WILL be in Austin again this fall for this great arts and music street show. It runs for six blocks down the middle of 6th street in downtown Austin, with big crowds, lots of art and not-so-art, and lots of fun. Come on by and stock up on the latest prints!

September 18 -20 / 2009	FenCon VI
	Dallas, TX     —    www.fencon.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    After several years, we are able to return to this fun convention in Dallas. The main focus is "filking", a fannish term for the musical side of sci-fi fandom. But there ae plenty of writers, artists, editors, publishers, costumes, books, comics and a little of everything else to keep you happy. Come on by and check it out!

September 11 - 13 / 2009	Jazz By The Boulevard
	Ft. Worth, TX     —    www.fortworthjazz.com
	Juried Arts & Music Festival    Come on out for the 7th annual jazz by the Blvd show . I'll be there, enjoying the art around the park, plus music from folks like Chris Botti and Blind Boys of Alabama. Freeadmission, come out for the day and enjoy the music into the night.

September 5 - 7 / 2009	Arts Festival Oklahoma
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.occc.edu/afo/
	Juried Arts Festival    We'll be back in Oklahoma City this fall at Arts Fest OK, held under huge tents on the grounds of the Oklahoma City Community College. The show runs over the full three day holiday weekend, and features around 150 artists of all styles and approaches. I like that it leans the slightest bit more toward the 2-D hanging art than other shows. There'll be lots of art to enjoy viewing, plus music and food and, like all these festivals, great people-watching to go with the art-watching.

August 28 - 30 / 2009	Lakewood Summer Arts Faire
	Dallas, TX     —    www.lakewoodsummerartsfaire.org
	Juried Arts Festival    This will be my second time at this small local art show, and I'm looking forward to it. Held in east Dallas at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, it's a lovely setting with several dozen artists spread throughout the building- and yes, that's right, we are all indoors in the air conditioning, a must for any show in Texas in August! I'll be there, will you?

August 14 - 16 / 2009	Armadillocon 31
	Austin, TX     —    www.armadillocon.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    One of the grand old conventions of Texas, Armadillocon has a well deserved reputation as a premium writers convention. Often times the membership will be made up of a higher percentage of working science fiction writers, artists and others than anywhere else. If you want to meet and talk with the folks who make it all happen, come on by this great convention!

July 10 - 12 / 2009	Taste of Dallas in the West End
	Dallas, TX     —    www.tasteofdallas.org
	Food, Music and Arts City Festival    Not the usual art festival I show at, this year I'm going to be setting up with a number of fellow artists in the Dallas West End among all the food and music for a fun mid-summer weekend. Come on out and enjoy it all, and pick up a couple of prints from me so I can go sample all the food, too!

June 12 - 14 / 2009	Dallas City Arts Celebration
	Dallas, TX     —    www.dallascityarts.com
	Juried Arts Festival    This is the fifth year for this wonderful show in the downtown Dallas arts district. It can get hot (it's Dallas in the middle of the summer!), but there are plenty of shade trees, most of the museums are offering free admission during the show, and it becomes amazing as we go into each evening and all the artist tents light up. Grab some sunscreen and come on down for the art, music and food. I'll even let you stand in front of the fan in my tent while you look at my art!

June 5 - 7 / 2009	SoonerCon
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.soonercon.com
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    Hey, guess what? The fine folks at Soonercon have invited me to be their Artist Guest of Honor this year. Is that crazy or what? Personally, I think it's just so they can make sure that Cindy will show up! As usual, I'm so flattered anyone remembers my name, let alone is this nice to me, that I'll be creating brand new artwork for the program book and teeshirt, bringing a larger display of my artwork for the art show, and will show up on any panel or event they ask me to. I don't want them to regret their decision! Oh, there will also be a ton of other great artists and writers here and lots to do, so there are plenty of reasons beyond ol' me to come by and have a great weekend.

May 29 - 31 / 2009	A-Kon 20
	Dallas, TX     —    a-kon.com
	Anime convention    I'm trying something new here. After much urging from folks who have attended the huge A-Kon convention here in Dallas for years, I've gotten myself a small space in the artist alley section, and will see how my art and cartoons go over with the anime crowd. I've truly no idea what to expect here, but since they usually get well over 10,000 people each time, I certainly shouldn't be bored. I do expect to see some amazing costumes, if nothing else!

May 23 - 25 / 2009	Paseo Arts Festival
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.thepaseo.com/events/paseofestival
	Juried Arts Festival    A great festival in Oklahoma City, put on by the Paseo Arts District, a wonderful mix of shops and galleries on the west side of town. This annual festival brings in artists from all around the country. I was pleased to be accepted in again this year (there is no guarantee from year to year on this one!), and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there. It's always a great mix of art down the winding streets of the Paseo, so come check it out!

May 8 - 10 / 2009	Lawton Arts for All Festival
	Lawton, OK     —    www.artsforallfestival.org
	Juried Arts Festival    This small town in Oklahoma hosts one of the nicest art festivals I've had the pleasure to exhibit in. Tucked away in the southwest corner of the state, they bring together a great group of artists in the lovely town park, and, although this means more to me than you, they always do up a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast for all the exhibitors. It really is a great show, and if you are in the area, come look me up.

May 2 - 3 / 2009	Old Pecan Street 31st Spring Festival
	Austin, TX     —    www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
	Juried Arts Festival    The Pecan Street Festival is held twice a year in the Spring and Fall. I've missed the fall show the last couple of years due to schedule conflicts, but will be back in Austin again this Spring for this show running right along the center of 6th street in downtown Austin. Always big crowds, lots of art and not-so-art, and lots of fun. Come on by and stock up on the latest prints!

April 24 - 26 / 2009	Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
	Denton, TX     —    www.dentonjazzfest.com
	Juried Music and Arts Festival    Held in the Denton Civic Center Park in the heart of downtown Denton, this 2 ˝ day event is free to the public. Six stages feature jazz, blues and "cross-cultural" music. Around 160 artists and crafters offer a wide range of art and styles. I'll be set up inside the Civic Center building- it's always nice to have a roof overhead in case of bad weather! There's a large outdoor kids section, food everywhere, and tons of music all day and into the night. And this year one of the headliners is the great Stanley Clarke!

April 18, 2009	New Vintage Art Show
	Grapevine, TX     —    www.grapevinetexasusa.com/FestivalsAndEvents/NewVintageWineGalleryTrail
	Juried Arts Show    This is the 3rd annual art show being held in Grapevine at the Lancaster Gallery, in the Palace Arts Center, as part of the 17th Annual Blessing of the Vines and New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail! Grapevine puts on some fine festivals, big and small, all through the year. Check out this Spring show, sip some wine, enjoy the art and other events. The art show is just up for one day, so come early, and buy often!

April 3 - 5 / 2009	Deep Ellum Arts Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.meifestivals.com
	Juried Arts Festival    One of my favorite local shows, I've been setting up here since the very first event in 1995. I always love the very wide range of artists who show up. From their site: "Deep Ellum is the Metroplex's most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, poetry slams, muralist, the renowned pet parade, 5K run and The Rock Art Show, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented festival -- there is no "kid" stuff." Pick a day and come on down to see the art and watch the crowd!

March 19 - 21 / 2009	Fort Worth Arts Afaire
	Fort Worth, TX     —    fwartsfaire.homestead.com
	Juried Arts Festival    This is the first year for this new small art fair in Fort Worth, being held at University Christian Church, near downtown and the arts district. It will be a tight group of about 40 different artists, and with the comfortable indoor setting, you'll have a better chance to browse and talk with the artists themselves about their work. Oh, and an important note: the show dates cover Thursday evening through Saturday. We won't be open on Sunday, so mark your calendar to come on by and say "hi"!

March 13 - 15 / 2009	All-Con Convention- SF, Anime, Costuming & more!
	Dallas, TX     —    www.all-con.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    This will be my first time to show up at this local convention. I'll have a small table in the artist alley, and will be doing a short demo of some of my pen and ink technique on Saturday. From the photos and energy of their website, it looks like this could be a lot of fun. If you're in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, come check it out, and stop by my table to say hi!

March 6-8 / 2009	North Texas Irish Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.ntif.org
	Music and Arts Festival    One of the largest Celtic cultural events in the nation,and they let me in with my dragons and other fantasy stuff with a tenuous tie-in to the Irish and Celtic themes. The main focus is all things Irish, with dozens of world-famous bands, award-winning dancers, story tellers and workshops. Lots of food, but at what other fetival can you get a stein of beer and wander the hundreds of displays? There is work being done this year on Fair Park in Dallas, so the layout will be a bit different- come find me!

February 20 - 22 / 2009	ConDFW - Science Fiction Convention
	Dallas, TX     —    www.condfw.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    I've been showing my art and 'zines at this local convention for a couple of years, and always have a great time. Along with dozens of other writers and artists, the big-name author guest this year is David Weber. So if you get tired of talking to me, there will be lots of other creative folks to meet. Come on by!

November 21 - 23 / 2008	Bath House Cultural Center Winter Art Mart
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com
	Juried Arts Show    This show features around 40 or so artists and artisans setting up their own displays of paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, cards and other creations, along with food, music, a silent auction and more. It all benefits the Bath House's year-round visual and performing arts programs. I'll be setting up my display in the Theater section this yer, near the silent auction display. So spend a little money at my booth, then pick up an art bargain at the auction. Always a fun place to get some unique Christmas gifts!

November 8 - 9, 2008	Mary Immaculate Craft Fair
	Farmers Branch, TX     —    www.maryimmaculatechurch.org
	Church crafts fair    I've been setting up my display in this local crafts fair for a few years now, and always have a good time. There's a nice Christmas vibe, lots of folks visiting and having a good time, and the church volunteers have all kinds of good eats available. The focus is definitely more handmade craft oriented than my usual shows, but heck, my drawings are hand made, and I have fun setting up in my corner of the gym each year. Come by, have some waffles for breakfast, tamales for lunch, and check us out.

November 1 - 2, 2008	Carroll Senior High School Craft Fair
	Southlake, TX     —    www.southlakecarroll.edu
	School crafts fair    Another of those fun year end craft fairs where I set up with a somewhat smaller display, but still try to bring all the goodies I can. I should be back at my favorite space, near the cafeteria, backed to the wall of windows looking out into the parking lot. Come on by, get some Christmas gifts, get an "Inner Bot" portrait for yourself or a loved one, and watch out for the high school kids pushing all the great desert snacks~ I know I added a few pounds last year from the brownies!

October 25 - 26 / 2008	Huffhines Art Trails
	Richardson, TX     —    www.huffhinesarttrails.com
	Juried Arts Festival    Come visit in the great setting of this art festival, with artist tents set up along the winding trails and under the tall trees of Huffhines Park in Richardson, just north of Dallas. This is the last large outdoor show I do each year, and it's always nice to have it held in such a pretty place. Come enjoy the art, the food, the music, and maybe even drop a few bucks my way for some artwork to take home, then I can get some Christmas gifts for my friends and family,too!

October 11 - November 8 / 2008	DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ~ Day of the Dead
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com/dod2008.html
	Group Gallery Exhibition    The Bath House Cultural Center has been presenting an annual Day of the Dead art exhibition since 1986. Always a fascinating mixture of styles and approaches to the theme. Last year I went all serious for my first showing. This year I submitted a drawing a little lighter and more fun, and was lucky enough to again get accepted into the show. Drop by to check out all the art (but be sure to tell the folks there how much you like my piece in particular!)

October 4 - 11 / 2008	Red River Revel Arts Festival
	Shreveport, LA     —    www.redriverrevel.com
	Juried Arts Festival    One of my favorite festivals each year, I'd do this one even if we won the lottery and I wasn't worried about money any more. A week long show held on a permanent festival site in downtown Shreveport, with dozens of musical acts and hundreds of artists, and tons of food. I hope you'll come one day to see my own work, but there is plenty of other great artists showing up each year as well. Come buy something from us before you go lose it all in the casinos just down the street!

September 19 - 21 / 2008	Jazz By The Boulevard
	Ft. Worth, TX     —    www.fortworthjazz.com
	Juried Arts & Music Festival    I always enjoy this fall festival, at least those years the weather has been kind to us, but that is true of every outdoor festival! Artist tents are set up around a lovely small park in downtown Ft. Worth, which means I get to enjoy the amazingly fine jazz music every year along with the people strolling about. Featured performers this year are Buddy Guy, Randy Brecker, David Sanborn and Lee Ritenhour, a great lineup! It's free admission, so drop on by and say "hi!"

September 5 - 7 / 2008	Lakewood Summer Arts Faire
	Dallas, TX     —    www.lakewoodsummerartsfaire.org
	Juried Arts Festival    This will be the first time I've exhibited my work at this local arts festival, and I'm looking forward to it. First of all, any indoor show in September in Texas is a plus for me! I'm also flattered to have been juried in, since they only have room for a few dozen artists. So drop by for some great art, good food, and check out the special "Art, Wine and Jazz Gala". I'll be there, will you?

August 29 - September 1 2008	Arts Festival Oklahoma
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.occc.edu/afo/
	Juried Arts Festival    The layout has been changed slightly for the show this year, moving all the big tents into a side-by-side configuration, but it is still right there on the grounds of the Oklahoma City Community College, so you can't miss us! It's a long show, running over the four day holiday weekend, and featuring around 150 artists! There's a nice variety in this show each year, and I like that it leans the slightest bit more toward the 2-D hanging art than others. Lots to see, plus music and food and, like all these festivals, great people-watching to go with the art-watching.

June 27 - 29 / 2008	ApolloCon
	Houston, TX     —    www.apollocon.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    This is the fifth ApolloCon, and looks like they've run out of artists, since this year they are honoring little ol' me as the Artist Guest of Honor. What does that mean for you? Well, you still need to come to a fun convention full of other wonderful writers and artists, art and events. It just means I'll be a little more embarrassed than usual that people are doing nice things for me, and so will try my best to make them not regret it. Right now working on new artwork for the program book and the convention badge. So, if you're trying to get the most complete collection of my art in print, you'd better show up and get yours!

June 13 - 15 / 2008	Dallas City Arts Celebration
	Dallas, TX     —    www.dallascityarts.com/
	Juried Arts Festival    This can turn out to be a hot show. It is, after all, downtown in the arts district of Dallas in the middle of the summer. But there are plenty of shade trees around, and I got a new fan for my tent, so drop on in and cool down. I mean, it's gonna be hot all over the city, you might as well enjoy the art and music here! And it's not just the artists out on the street, but many of the museums and galleries here put on special shows during the festival, too. So put on some sunscreen and drop on by!

June 6 - 8 / 2008	SoonerCon
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.soonercon.com
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    This long-running and much missed Oklahoma convention was recently revised, and is growing again into a great regional show for fans of sf, fantasy, comics, media and all kinds of that weird entertainment that makes life so much fun. There will be a lot of big name writer and artist guests, but I'm personally excited 'cause one of my own favorite sf artists, Tom Kidd, is the main artist guest of honor. Oh, I'll be there too, with my usual dealers room and art show setups, but trust me, there will be a lot of other things for you to do than hang around me, wondering why I'm so slow at producing new work!

May 24 - 26 / 2008	Paseo Arts Festival
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.thepaseo.com/events/paseofestival
	Juried Arts Festival    A great festival in Oklahoma City, put on by the Paseo Arts District, a wonderful mix of shops and galleries on the west side of town. This annual festival brings in artists from all around the country. I was pleased to be accepted in again this year (there is no guarantee from year to year on this one!), and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there. It's always a great mix of art down the winding streets of the Paseo, so come check it out!

May 9 - 11 / 2008	Lawton Arts for All Festival
	Lawton, OK     —    www.artsforallfestival.org
	Juried Arts Festival    This small town in Oklahoma hosts one of the nicest art festivals I've had the pleasure to exhibit in. Tucked in the southwest corner of the state, they really get together a great group of artists in the lovely town park, and, although this means more to me than you, do up a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast for all the exhibitors. But it really is a great show, and if you are in the area, come look me up.

May 3 - 4 / 2008	Old Pecan Street 30th Spring Festival
	Austin, TX     —    www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
	Juried Arts Festival    The Pecan Street Festival is held twice a year in the Spring and Fall, and it looks like, due to a couple of shows shifting their dates this year, I'm only going to be able to show my work at the Spring festival this year. So drop on by and be sure to buy twice as much stuff, since you won't get your usual second chance in the fall!

April 25 - 27 / 2008	Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
	Denton, TX     —    www.dentonjazzfest.com
	Juried Music and Arts Festival    Held in the Denton Civic Center Park in the heart of downtown Denton, this 2 ˝ day event is free to the public. There are six stages with jazz, blues and cross-cultural music. Around 160 artists and crafters offer a wide range of art and styles. I'll be set up inside the Civic Center building- it's always nice to have a roof overhead in case of bad weather! There's a large outdoor kids section, food everywhere, and tons of music all day and into the night. This is one of my favorite festivals to show at. Even if we won the lottery, I would probably keep setting up at this one, it's so much fun to do.

April 18 - 20 / 2008	Bath House Cultural Center Spring Art Mart
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com/08springsale
	Juried Arts Show    This show features around three dozen select artists setting up their own displays of paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, cards and other unique creations for the weekend, along with food, music, a silent auction and more. It all benefits the Bath House's year-round visual and performing arts programs. I'll be in the main gallery room. It's a different setting for such a show, and a fun way to spend a few hours. Come on by!

April 4 - 6 / 2008	Deep Ellum Arts Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.meifestivals.com
	Juried Arts Festival    One of my favorite local shows, I've been setting up here since the very first event. I always love the very wide range of artists who show up. From their site: "Deep Ellum is the Metroplex's most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The Deep Ellum Arts Festival exemplifies everything that makes this area rock. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, poetry slams, muralist, the renowned pet parade, 5K run and The Rock Art Show, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented festival -- there is no "kid" stuff." Pick a day and come on down to see the art and watch the crowd!

February 29 - March 2 / 2008	North Texas Irish Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.ntif.org
	Music and Arts Festival    One of the largest Celtic cultural events in the nation, I set up my full art display here. The dragons and fantasy stuff are my tenuous tie-in to the Irish and Celtic themes. There are other artists, but the main focus is all things Irish, with dozens of world-famous bands, award-winning dancers, story tellers and workshops. Irish and international foods, and you can get a stein of your favorite beer and wander the hundreds of displays.

February 22 - 24 / 2008	ConDFW - Science Fiction Convention
	Dallas, TX     —    www.condfw.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    I've been showing my art and 'zines at this local convention for a couple of years, and always have a great time. Along with a host of other writers and artists, the two big-name guests this year will be author Peter Beagle and artist Donato Giancola. So if you get tired of talking to me, there will be lots of other creative folks to meet. Come on by!

February 9 - March 1 / 2008	El Corazon
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com/corazon2008
	Group Gallery Exhibition    This exhibit features interpretations of the human heart (El Corazón), a significant symbol in Mexican art, and a significant theme in western culture. I submitted a couple of pieces for the show, and was fortunate to get one chosen to be included with all the othr fine artists here. As with past shows, you'll find a wide array of paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed-media pieces. For my own part, I've been inspired by the idea, and I'm planning to continue to expore the heart image theme on my own. So, come see where it all started!

January 5 - February 2 / 2008	'Til We Meet Again
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com/meetagain
	Group Gallery Exhibition    I was fortunate enough to have two of my pieces juried into this new group show at the Bath House Cultural Center. This one was something different, as the artist was required to do a set of postcard-sized pieces, to reflect their take on the idea of "farewell" and "homecoming". My own entries tend more toward the humorous, as usual, but I am expecting a nice mix of approaches and styles from the Dallas area artists that will be represented here. You can get more information on the theme and who will be showing by clicking on the link above.

December 7 - 9 / 2007	Unity Church Art Market
	Dallas, TX     —    www.unitydallas.org
	Church Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair    This is the first year for this new church-affiliated art, and it sounds like they're working hard to make it a more arts-oriented, less beads-on-a-string kind of thing. I'll be there with my full ten-by-ten setup, and since this will be my last show of the season, be sure to drop on by and stock up for all your holiday gift-giving art needs!

November 16 - 18 / 2007	Bath House Cultural Center Winter Art Mart
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com
	Juried Arts Show    This show features around 40 or so artists and artisans setting up their own displays of paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, cards and other unique creations for the weekend, along with food, music, a silent auction and more. It all benefits the Bath House's year-round visual and performing arts programs. I'll be set up in the Main Gallery this year. Come shop for yourself, and come shop for some Christmas gifts!

November 10 -11, 2007	Mary Immaculate Craft Fair
	Farmers Branch, TX     —    www.maryimmaculatechurch.org
	Church crafts fair    I've been setting up my display in this local crafts fair for a few years now, and always have a good time. There's a nice Christmas vibe, lots of folks visiting and having a good time, and the church volunteers have all kinds of good eats available. The focus is definitely more handmade craft oriented than my usual shows, but heck, my drawings are hand made, and I have fun setting up in my corner of the gym each year. Come by, have some waffles, and check us out.

November 3 - 4, 2007	Carroll Senior High School Craft Fair
	Southlake, TX     —    www.southlakecarroll.edu
	School crafts fair    Another of those fun year end craft fairs where I set up with a somewhat smaller display, but still try to bring all the goodies I can. I'll be at space #153. backed to the wall of windows looking out into the parking lot. Come on by, get some Christmas gifts, get an "Inner Bot" portrait for yourself or a loved one, and watch out for the high school kids pushing all the great desert snacks~ I know I probably added a few pounds last year from the brownies!

October 13 - November 10 / 2007	DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ~ Day of the Dead
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com/dod2007
	Group Gallery Exhibition    The Bath House Cultural Center has been presenting an annual Day of the Dead art exhibition since 1986, and I was lucky enough to get a piece accepted into the show this year. I've seen some amazing work here, a huge variety of styles and approaches to the theme, and am very proud to be a part of it for 2007. Drop by to check out all the art (but be sure to tell the folks there how much you like my piece in particular!)

October 27 - 28 / 2007	Huffhines Art Trails
	Richardson, TX     —    www.huffhinesarttrails.com
	Juried Arts Festival    Come visit in the great setting of this art festival, with artist tents set up along the winding trails and under the tall trees of Huffhines Park in Richardson, just north of Dallas. This is the last large outdoor show I do each year, and it's always nice to have it held in such a pretty place. Come enjoy the art, the food, the music, and maybe even drop a few bucks my way for some artwork to take home, too!

September 29 - October 6 / 2007	Red River Revel Arts Festival
	Shreveport, LA     —    www.redriverrevel.com
	Juried Arts Festival    One of my favorite festivals each year, I'd do this one even if we won the lottery and I wasn't worried about money any more. A week long show held on a permanent festival site in downtown Shreveport, with dozens of musical acts and hundreds of artists, and tons of food. I hope you'll come one day to see my own work, but there is plenty of other great artists showing up each year as well. Come buy something from us before you go lose it all in the casinos just down the street!

September 21 - 23 / 2007	Jazz By The Boulevard
	Ft. Worth, TX     —    www.fortworthjazz.com
	Juried Arts & Music Festival    I always enjoy this fall festival, at least those years the weather has been kind to us, but that is true of every outdoor festival! Artist tents are set up around a lovely small park in downtown Ft. Worth, which means I get to enjoy the amazingly fine jazz music every year along with the people strolling about. Free admission, so drop by and say "hi!"

August 31 - September 3 2007	Arts Festival Oklahoma
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.occc.edu/afo/
	Juried Arts Festival    The layout has been changed slightly for the show this year, moving all the big tents into a side-by-side configuration, but it is still right there on the grounds of the Oklahoma City Community College, so you can't miss us! It's a long show, running over the four day holiday weekend, and featuring around 150 artists! There's a nice variety in this show each year, and I like that it leans the slightest bit more toward the 2-D hanging art than others. Lots to see, plus music and food and, like all these festivals, great people watching to go with the art-watching.

August 3 - 5 / 2007	Lazy Dragon Con
	Dallas, TX     —    www.lazydragon.com/con
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    This is a brand new convention in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area, put on by the guys from Lazy Dragon, purveyors of fine swords, knives, and assorted bits of weirdness. Promoted as a "Relaxacon", it's a Sci-Fi/Fantasy convention with a lower profile, where you come to spend more time visiting and, well, relaxing, than trying to keep up with the usual round of three tracks of programming, panels and such. Like a big convention, only on a smaller scale. Look, just come on by and check it out for yourself. Like I said, it's their first time, so who knows what will happen? I'll be there in the dealer's room, so say hi and check out what's new from Jabberwocky.

June 30 - July 1 / 2007	Dallas Comic Con
	Dallas, TX     —    www.dallascomiccon.com
	Comics Convention    Another fun local convention in the Dallas area, and one I'm not always able to attend. This summer they managed to find a little space for me at the last minute in the Artist Alley section, so I'll be showing up with a smaller collection of art, a few more of my comics, and mainly be there to see if anyone would be interested in getting their "Inner Robot" portrait done. It's the middle of the summer in Texas, so come inside the air conditioned comfort of the Richardson Civic Center and meet up with a bunch of crazy comics folks!

June 8 - 10 / 2007	Dallas City Arts Celebration
	Dallas, TX     —    www.dallascityarts.com/
	Juried Arts Festival    I exhibited at this festival for the first time last summer and had a great time. And yes, it can get very hot in Dallas in the summer. But since it will be hot everywhere, come on downtown, enjoy all the artists and music lining the streets of the arts district, plus if they follow up with same ideas as last year, many of the amazing museums right off the street displays will have free admission to all their shows as well. (As well, I've requested the same location I had last year, out front of the Meyerson Symphony Center among the cool and shady trees. Best spot of the whole show, so come and say hi!)

May 26 - 28 / 2007	Paseo Arts Festival
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.thepaseo.com/events/paseofestival
	Juried Arts Festival    This is a great festival! Held in the Paseo Arts District, a wonderful mix of shops and galleries, this is their annual big show bringing in artists from all around the country. I've done it a couple of times, and there is always something new and unique to see among the artists there. (It's also a tough show to get into: I won an award for my work in 2005, but I didn't even get accepted in to exhibit the following year! So, I was pleased to be juried in once more this year.)

May 11 - 13 / 2007	Lawton Arts for All Festival
	Lawton, OK     —    www.lawtonafa.org/Festival
	Juried Arts Festival    This small town in Oklahoma hosts one of the nicest art festivals I've had the pleasure to exhibit in. Tucked in the southwest corner of the state, they really get together a great group of artists in the lovely town park, and, although this means more to me than you, do up a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast for all the exhibitors. But it really is a great show, and if you are in the area, come look me up. (Right now the web link above goes to information about the 2006 show, but I'm sure they will be updating that soon.)

May 5 -6 / 2007	Old Pecan Street 29th Spring Festival
	Austin, TX     —    www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
	Juried Arts Festival    I've been doing this semi-yearly festival for over 15 years now, and always look forward returning to funky 6th street in downtown Austin for the enthusiastic crowds of art lovers. The show stretches for blocks, with over 200 artists and crafters. They toss in a couple of music stages and some theatre performers for a fully-rounded arts experience. I try to do my best to help with the semi-unofficial city slogan of "Keep Austin Weird". I'll be set up close to the store-front pizza vendors! Grab yourself a slice and then wander over to my tent to see the latest pieces.

April 27 - 29 / 2007	Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
	Denton, TX     —    www.dentonjazzfest.com
	Juried Music and Arts Festival    Held in 20 acre Denton Civic Center Park in the heart of downtown Denton, this 2 ˝ day event is free to the public. There are six stages with jazz, blues and cross-cultural music. Around 160 artists and crafters offer a wide range of art and styles. I will usually be set up inside the Civic Center building, always nice to have a roof overhead in case of bad weather! There is a large outdoor kids section, food everywhere, and tons of music all day and into the night. One of my favorite festivals to show at. Even if we won the lottery, I would probably keep setting up at this one, it's so much fun to do.

April 20 - 22 / 2007	Bath House Cultural Center Spring Art Mart
	Dallas, TX     —    www.bathhousecultural.com
	Juried Arts Show    This show features only 40 or so artists and artisans setting up their own displays of paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, cards and other unique creations for the weekend, along with food, music, a silent auction and more. It all benefits the Bath House's year-round visual and performing arts programs. I'm usually set up in the theatre section, other artists display along the halls, or in one of the two main gallery rooms. It's a different setting for such a show, and a fun way to spend a few hours. Come on by!

April 6 - 8 / 2007	Deep Ellum Arts Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.meifestivals.com
	Juried Arts Festival    One of my favorite local shows, I've been setting up here since the very first event. I always love the very wide range of artists who show up. From their site: "Deep Ellum is the Metroplex's most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The Deep Ellum Arts Festival exemplifies everything that makes this area rock. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, poetry slams, muralist, the renowned pet parade, 5K run and The Rock Art Show, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented festival -- there is no "kid" stuff." Pick a day and come on down to see the art and watch the crowd!

March 30 - April 1 / 2007	31st Annual Medieval Fair of Norman
	Norman, OK     —    medievalfair.org
	Medieval / Renaissance Fair    It's been several years since we last set up at this fair, the largest weekend event in Oklahoma with over 300,000 folks. Come check it out yourself! The admission is free, there is all sorts of entertainment including minstrels, dancing, theater and reenactments, jugglers, magicians, knights jousting on horseback and human chess games. Cindy and I will be dressed up in costume, though the performers really get into it and you can meet King Arthur, mermaids, and the fair's king and queen.(For those who've never been to a Medieval / Renaissance Fair,you don't have to dress up, just those of us working there do that. Come comfortably and enjoy a day of something different!)

March 2 - 4 / 2007	North Texas Irish Festival
	Dallas, TX     —    www.ntif.org
	Music and Arts Festival    One of the largest Celtic cultural events in the nation, I set up my full art display here. The dragons and fantasy stuff are my tenuous tie-in to the Irish and Celtic themes. There are other artists, but the main focus is all things Irish, with dozens of world-famous bands, award-winning dancers, story tellers and workshops. Irish and international foods, and you can get a stein of your favorite beer and wander the hundreds of displays.

February 23 - 25 / 2007	ConDFW - Science Fiction Convention
	Dallas, TX     —    www.condfw.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    I've been showing my art and 'zines at this local convention for a couple of years, and always a great time. The best quick explanation of what they're all about is off their site: "ConDFW is a literary science fiction and fantasy convention. As such, attendees can mingle with the author and artist guests, attend panel discussions and readings led by the guests, get books signed, look at and buy SF and fantasy art from artists around the country, shop in a dealer's room with books, art, games, clothing, weapons, and other items, donate used books to charity (and get some others in return), play games (both tabletop and live-action), or just hang out and talk to guests and attendees in the consuite or the hotel bar."

October 28 - 29 / 2006	Huffhines Art Trails
	Richardson, TX     —    www.huffhinesarttrails.com
	Juried Arts Festival    This is the last of the outdoor art festivals I do in the year, and it is a lovely setting, with all the artist tents spread around the walking trail of Huffhines Park in Richardson, just north of Dallas. In the past some of these have had lovely weather, some have been quite cold, and it's always fun strolling through a lovely park on a cool weekend in Texas, checking out all the different art being offered by hundreds of artists. Come by and say hi!

October 7 - 14 / 2006	Red River Revel Arts Festival
	Shreveport, LA     —    www.redriverrevel.com
	Juried Arts Festival    I love this festival! When I started showing here in 1997, I only did the second half of the week-long event. Then two years ago I realized there wasn't anything better, and now I'm there for the entire eight day run of this show. It's set up on a permanent festival site in downtown Shreveport, with dozens of musical acts and hundreds of artists, tons of food. It's one of the longest shows I do, but I look forward to it every year. Come see why!

September 30- October 1 2006	Old Pecan Street 25th Fall Festival
	Austin, TX     —    www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
	Juried Arts Festival    I first set up my tent at the Old Pecan Street Festival in 1992, and this was my tenth time back. I always love this show on funky 6th street in downtown Austin, and look forward to seeing folks there each year. The semi-unofficial slogan for this city is "Keep Austin Weird", and I try to do my part to help with that.

September 22 -24 / 2006	FenCon III
	Dallas, TX     —    www.fencon.org
	Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention    This was the first time I did this local convention, and had a lot of fun. I even had a couple of cartoons in the Program Book, and got to illustrate an Alan Dean Foster story! Check it out!

September 15 - 17 / 2006	Jazz by the Boulevard
	Ft. Worth, TX     —    www.fortworthjazz.com
	Jazz and Juried Arts Festival    Free admission for all the great jazz acts and art displays. I love jazz, and my only regret is not being able to get away from my own display often enough to listen to some of the great acts that play all day. Headliners this year will include Branford Marsalis, Chuck Mangione and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

September 1 - 4 / 2006	Arts Festival Oklahoma
	Oklahoma City, OK     —    www.occc.edu/afo/
	Juried Arts Festival    This was my second time to show here. Held under several huge tents on the grounds of Oklahoma City Community College, it's a four day show with around 150 artists, a variety of music including the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and crowds of some 30,000 people over the four days, for plenty of people-watching opportunities!