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Location:
Set against the backdrop of downtown Houston’s skyline -- in front of City Hall and around Hermann Square on the streets of Walker, Bagby and McKinney, as well as Sam Houston Park.
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Tickets:
Adults: $10; Admission is free for children 12 and under. Over 31K patrons in 2008.
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Offerings:
Fine juried art by 300 artists representing 19 media formats, including clay (decorative), clay (functional), digital (not photography), drawing/pastel, fiber/textiles, furniture (functional), glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2-D, mixed media 3-D, painting (acrylic or oil), painting (watercolor), photography (digital or computer manipulated), photography (traditional), printmaking (intaglio, relief and planographic), sculpture (3-D media), and wood. Plus, wine cafes, interactive Capital One Creative Zone for children and restaurants.
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Nonprofit Partners:
Over the past 39 years, the Bayou City Art Festival has raised more than $2.5 million for local charities.
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Entertainment:
Colorfully costumed international dancers, musicians and performing artists, including CORE Performance Company dancers.
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Creative Zone:
The Capital One Bank Creative Zone is an interactive children’s area where children and adults alike can explore the fun of art. All proceeds of donations made in the Creative Zone are divided equally among participating charity partners. Over 7000 children reached in 2008.
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Sponsors:
City of Houston, Houston Parks & Recreation Department, Budweiser Select, Jason’s Deli, Sweet Leaf Tea, KTRK 13 – ABC, Houston Chronicle and Capital One Bank are among the Festival sponsors. The Festival is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance
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Please note:
NO PETS are allowed within the festival site according to the City of Houston.
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