2026 Shows
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Spirit is Ageless Art Show
Started in 1999, the Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest is a very special event for the DFW community and the residents of CC Young. DAFA is thrilled to support our longtime partner as they hold this art gallery show, award ceremony, and reception.
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2026 DAFA Retrospective
Dallas Area Fiber Artists: A Retrospective, the final exhibition, celebrated the creative depth and diverse talents of our membership. Members were able to showcase their artwork and engage with a broad community audience at the beautiful Keller Town Hall in Keller, Texas.
2026 Spirit is Ageless
August 22 - October 24, 2026
About the Show
Since 1999, the Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest has honored the creativity of the Dallas-Fort Worth community and CC Young. This is the 26th year of this exhibition honoring ageless talent.
The Contest, Art Gallery Show, and Awards are open to all DFW residents, including CC Young, age 55 and better. The exhibition proudly displays every entry to celebrate each person's unique abilities and willingness to share their talents, regardless of limitations. All skill levels are welcome!
Winners will be recognized at a celebration held at The Point on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 2–4 pm.
Entry Rules
For complete information, including entry rules, hanging guidelines, and registration info, please download the Entry Details form.
Key Dates
| Date | Location | |
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| Online Registration Opens (Required) | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | https://www.ccyoung.org/events/ |
| Entry Dropoff Day 1 | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (9am-6pm) | CC Young, The Point |
| Entry Dropoff Day 2 | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (9am-6pm) | CC Young, The Point |
| Show Opening | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | CC Young, The Point |
| Celebration of Artists and Writers (incl. Awards Ceremony) | Friday, October 23, 2026, 2-4 pm | CC Young, The Point |
| Show Closing | Friday, October 23, 2026 | CC Young, The Point |
| General Pickup | At conclusion of ceremony, or from Monday, October 26, through Thursday, October 29, from 9am-4:30pm daily. | CC Young, The Point |
2026 DAFA Retrospective
Exhibition: January 12 - February 24, 2026 at Keller Town Hall
CONCLUDED
Artist Reception: Thursday, January 15, 2026 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
About the Show
Dallas Area Fiber Artists: A Retrospective, the final DAFA show, celebrated the creative depth and diverse talents of our membership. Members showcased their artwork and engage with a broad community audience at the beautiful Keller Town Hall in Keller, Texas.
Visit the Keller Exhibition Website >>
Eligibility
All current members of DAFA were eligible to submit artwork for this retrospective. Every artist was able to have at least one (1) artwork included in the exhibition!
Note:
There were no restrictions on date of completion of artwork. There were
no entry fees and
no prizes were awarded.
Media:
2D or 3D fiber art. Mixed media welcome. Jewelry, accessories and garments (Jacket length) were welcome. 2D artwork was required to be wired for hanging. Pedestals were provided for 3D artwork. Artists with garment artwork provided a tabletop dress form for placement on pedestal. Jewelry cases were provided but artists needed to supply additional desired display materials.
Sales of Artwork
Artwork was eligible for sale. Keller Town Hall managed transactions and issued payment by check. Artists retained responsibility for paying a 20% commission back to Keller Town Hall.
Artwork Pickup
Pick up of artwork was on
Monday, March 2, 2026, at Keller Town Hall, or at the DAFA meeting on
March 14, 2026. Additional details were provided to participants closer to the end of the exhibition.
Important Dates
| Date | Location | |
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| Submissions Due | Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. | |
| Notification of Acceptance | Friday, October 3, 2025 | |
| Signed Forms Due | Friday, October 10, 2025, by 6:00 p.m. | |
| Artwork Dropoff (Option #1) | Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10 a.m. to 12 noon | Holiday Party at CC Young |
| Artwork Dropoff (Option #2) | December 15 - 17, 2025, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Keller Town Hall |
| Exhibition Opening | Monday, January 12, 2026 | Keller Town Hall |
| Artist Reception | Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Keller Town Hall |
| Exhibition Closes | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | Keller Town Hall |
| Artwork Pickup (Option #1) | Monday, March 2, 2026 | Keller Town Hall |
| Artwork Pickup (Option #2) | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | DAFA Monthly Meeting |
Artwork featured in 2026 DAFA Retrospective
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The 2025 Annual Show
Beyond Boundaries: Fiber Art Explorations
July 1 - August 9, 2025
The 2025 theme, Beyond Boundaries: Fiber Art Explorations, encouraged participants to reimagine boundaries in our world whether geographical, cultural, social, political or conceptual. It’ was a call to artistically engage with these constructs, using fiber art techniques.
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2025 Member Challenge
Pushing the Envelope
July 1 - August 9, 2025
This year's Members' Challenge was titled Pushing the Envelope. For this exhibition, members were challenged to create a fiber artwork using a visible amount of at least one recycled security envelope and two of the other materials provided in the kit.
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Made with Love @ Love Field
December 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
DAFA was invited back by the Love Field Art Program, this time to display art pieces in letter format for the month of December 2025.
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Made with Love @Love Field
September 1 - 30, 2024
DAFA was invited by the Love Field Art Program to display wearable art in two side-by-side showcases for the entire month of September!
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Spirit is Ageless 2024
Started in 1999, the Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest continues to be a very special event for the DFW community and the residents of CC Young. DAFA is thrilled to support our longtime partner as they hold this art gallery show, award ceremony, and reception.
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Wild: The 2024 Annual Show
July 1 - September 15, 2024
Dallas Area Fiber Artists was proud to present its annual exhibition for 2024, Wild: Perspectives in Fiber, which was on display in Dallas and then in Garland.
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Animal Magnetism Challenge
July 1 - August 10, 2024
This year's Members' Challenge was titled Animal Magnetism. Check out the award winners!
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Threads of Our Lives
May 4 - June 22, 2024
The ArtCentre of Plano
902 E. 16th Street, Plano TX 75074
This is a joint show that we are sponsoring with the Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild and Fort Worth Weavers Guild.
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Color & Texture: Explorations in Fiber
February 14 - April 17, 2024
Our 2024 invitational show Color and Texture: Explorations in Fiber was a resounding success! Awards were distributed to the winners on March 22.
