Every once in a while I do manage to get out of the studio, and bring along a few samples of my art and 'zines to art festivals and conventions around the country. Below is a list of the upcoming events I'm confirmed to appear at, with links to their sites for more information, where available. As well, if you're interested in a more historical perspective, you can click here for information on past shows, with photos and other nifty stuff.
    If you would like to receive an email notice when I will be at an event in your own neck of the woods, just go to the Contact Info and Mail List page. Note in the comment field you'd like to get an email notice of such events, and make sure to at the very least give me your name, email address , state and zip code. We'll use the state and zip code to help us know when we will be nearby, and send you an update note when we know we'll be there. You can then either come and visit in person, or will at least be warned to avoid that area should you wish!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

September 21 - 23 / 2012	FenCon IX
	Dallas, TX     —    www.fencon.org/2012
	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!