Art in the Arena Frisco

VISUAL ARTS GUILD OF FRISCO

.Up to 60 emerging to established artist booths to engage with and collect original artworks throughout this 3-day event inside a cool hockey arena in #sportscityUSA.

August 21-23, 2026 (complimentary garage parking all weekend space permitting)

August 21- VIP *Night in the Arena with $50 VAGF donation with Reservation Required – limited passes!

August 22 and 23 – Free entry Sponsored in part by the Dallas Stars Hockey and made possible in part by a grant from the Frisco Arts Foundation, Art in the Arena Frisco 2026 Indoor Art Festival is a showcase of a large variety of fine art from local artists but is open to all levels and regions of visual artists and provides our patrons with the opportunity to meet and talk with the artist who created the work.

Kick off this exciting weekend with an Exclusive, Limited Entry VIP Night in the Arena: August 21st from 6pm-10pm. For a $50 donation to VAGF, make your reservations to experience the art awards reception, a delicious Texas-sized buffet, cash bar, live music on the main stage as well as first-to-shop the art booths and featured juried art pop-up gallery. Jump start this perfect August weekend in this cool air-conditioned arena!

Get your VIP and Free weekend passes HERE today!

Please sign up for all the 4-hour shifts that work best with your ability and availability.  Add your date/times to your calendar and look for emails closer to the date of the event regarding volunteer orientation.  Go to THIS LINK to register and share with your friends and family who wish to help this event be a great success!
 
You must have your own transportation. No meals, food, or beverages are provided on August 22 and 23, but you may bring your own or purchase at the venue.
August 21 volunteers 4pm or later will have complimentary access to chef’s table food.

Click the two photo albums below to view photos from
Art in the Arena 2025

click below to view photos from 2024 Art in the Arena
- the inaugural year! -