As demand for art in Dallas and the rest of Texas heats up, dealers are eager to get a foothold in the Lone Star State—including at the new-ish Dallas Invitational satellite fair

The fair, along with its satellite event the Dallas Invitational, testify to the importance of the local collector base, dealers say

Despite the fair’s more sedate, distinctly Southern pace, local and international dealers reported plenty of sales during the VIP preview

The museum spent $100,000 to bolster its collection thanks to funding from the Dallas Art Fair Foundation

For the first time, it will share the stage with the smaller boutique fair Dallas Invitational

The inaugural Dallas Invitational Art Fair will be held in April across the street from the established Dallas Art Fair

An influx of new collectors and a fundamental appreciation of art make the Dallas Art Fair stand out in the art fair ecosystem

The boutique Southern fair has a strong showing this year of international galleries while maintaining its reputation for fostering homegrown talent

Dallas Art Fair and Design Miami/ have launched their own year-round sales platforms as art fairs grapple with uncertain futures

The two fairs become the latest in a slew of recent delays and closures

The 11th edition of the Texas fair boasts cats, cacti and a sense of community that has some dealers returning after a hiatus

This year marks the tenth edition of the fair