39th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown Presented by Capital One Bank to Participate in American Craft Week October 1 - 10
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Lindsey Garner
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39th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
Presented by Capital One Bank to Participate in
American Craft Week October 1 - 10
HOUSTON, Texas (September 9, 2010)—Houston Galleries and Art Festivals are uniting with hundreds of artists, galleries, museums and institutions in a nationwide celebration for the 1st Annual “American Craft Week”, October 1-10. Join us in celebrating American artists who share their vision and talent by producing amazing handmade objects. These items, American Craft, enrich our homes, wardrobes, offices and public spaces. It contributes to our nation’s economy, our balance of trade and the fabric of our nation’s history. It’s original, beautiful and enduring. Enjoy special exhibits, artist’s demonstrations, festivals and receptions during this 10 day celebration at these participating Houston locations:
October 1: Hanson Galleries,1101-10 Uptown Park Blvd, 713.552.1242, www.HansonGalleries.com “Spotlight on Clay”, annual juried exhibit and sale featuring the work of ClayHouston. Opening Reception: 5-8PM. Exhibit continues through November 7.
Demonstrations: October 2, Noon-4PM, at both Uptown Park & Memorial City Mall locations.
October 1: The Artful Corner, 3423 White Oak Dr. , 713.426.4278, www.TheArtfulCorner.com “The Wonders of Glass” with Dick Moiel and Kathy Poeppel” of Houston Studio Glass.
Opening Reception: 6-9PM. Exhibit continues through October 31.
October 2:First Saturday Arts Market, 548 W. 19th Street, www.FirstSaturdayArtsMarket.com Houston’s longest running monthly outdoor fine arts event, featuring original work in all media.
Market Hours:11AM-6PM.
October 2:18 Hands Gallery, 249-B W. 19th Street, 713.869.3099, www.18HandsGallery.com “Interwoven II”, Contemporary Fiber Arts. Opening Reception: 6-9pm.
Demonstrations: The Glass Tamer, 11-2, Tracy Elliot, from Friendswood, will demonstrate lamp work along with her Trunk show. Barbara Kile, former artist-in-residence at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, will be demonstrating Felt-work from 12-3pm. Monti Mayrend, Heights Artist, will be demonstrating Mask making out of clay from 3-5pm.
Exhibit continues through October 31st
October 7: The Artful Corner, 3423 White Oak Dr., 713.426.4278, www.TheArtfulCorner.com
Kick-Off-Party for CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) Fundraiser! First chance to purchase your raffle tickets to win over $500 of handmade American craft. Party: 6-9PM. For more information on CERF, visit www.craftemergency.org.
October 8:Hanson Galleries, 1101-10 Uptown Park Blvd, 713.552.1242, www.HansonGalleries.com “Spotlight on Metal”, juried show and sale featuring the work of Houston Area Metal Artist Guild. Opening Reception: 5-8PM
Exhibit continues through November 6.
October 9-10: 39Th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, www.BayouCityArtFestival.com. One of the Nation’s premier fall outdoor juried fine arts events, presented by Capital One Bank, featuring 300 top galleried artist representing 19 artistic media. This year’s featured artist is Jeannie Maddox. Plus enjoy daily performances by Wise Fool New Mexico of “Flexion.” Festival memberships are available.
Festival Hours: Saturday, 10-8PM, Sunday, 10-6PM.
Throughout October : Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main Street, 713.529.4848, www.crafthouston.org “CraftTexas 2010” is a juried exhibition showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. Works range in style from traditional to cutting-edge contemporary. The show features objects in all craft media but is particularly strong in conceptual jewelry created from innovative and alternative materials. Exhibit continues through December 30.
Please visit individual web sites for more information on events.
American Craft Week is a project of the Craft Artists & Retailers for Tomorrow and Craft in America. For a complete list of all participants please visit www.americancraftweek.com.
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Established in 1972, the Art Colony Association (ACA) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to producing high quality art festivals and events to provide financial support to local non-profit organizations. Over the past 38 years, the Art Colony Association, producer of Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall and Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring, has raised more than $2.5 million for local nonprofit organizations. The Festivals are funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. Visit www.bayoucityartfestival.comfor more information.
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