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Take one of our convenient and comfortable shuttles to the festival and be dropped off steps from the front gate.
Shuttle service will be provided via full size buses (48-52) people. Buses will make continuous round trips based on demand. Each location will have between 5 - 20 buses operating every 15 minutes.

Northwest Mall Shuttle

Northwest Mall is located at N Post Oak Rd & Hempstead Hwy - just east of 610 W Loop N (click here for map)
Park near the PODS container!

Buses to run each festival day (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Capital One Bank EZ Rider Pass
Go to the front of the line!

Want to be a preferred shuttle rider? Pick up your EZ Rider Pass at any of the 51 Greater Housotn Area Capital One Bank branches March 12 - 24, 2012. Ask your Capital One Banker for details. EZ Rider Passes are good for upgrading up to four people to preferred status on Saturday, March 24 or Sunday, March 25, 2012.

Downtown Theater District Shuttle

Downtown Shuttles run Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. No Downtown Shuttles on Friday.

Festival Shuttle Stops:

Stop #1 - TBD Based on Downtown Construction
Stop #2 - TBD Based on Downtown Construction

VIP Parking On Site

Sold Online ONLY – not sold on site
Available for Friday and Saturday ONLY
Click here to purchase

Handicap Parking

A limited number of handicapped spaces will be available at the festival site. Handicapped parking at our Memorial Park festival, when available, is located in the reserved VIP lot that is located less than 50 feet from the festival entrance. In addition we provide ADA shuttles form our remote parking lots. A state issued disabled parking permit will be required to be allowed to park in handicapped spaces.

Where do I buy tickets?

You can buy tickets at the gate during the festival. Please note that festival ticket booths only accept cash.
Advance tickets are available on our website (click here)

What is the cost of Festival Admission?

$12- adults
Children 12 and under are free!
$10 discount tickets on Apache Corporation First Look Friday!

Are pets allowed inside the festival?

The City of Houston prohibits pets of any kind inside the festival.

What type of art will be at the festival?

At Bayou City Art Festivals, we work every year to make sure we offer something for everyone! Over 1500 artists were juried, and the top 300 artists from around the nation were invited to feature their art in the following media formats:

Clay
Digital (not photography)
Drawing/Pastel
Fiber/textiles
Functional Art
Glass
Jewelry
Metal
Mixed media 2-D
Mixed media 3-D
Painting (acrylic or oil)
Painting (watercolor)
Photography (digital or computer manipulated)
Photography (traditional film)
Printmaking
Sculpture (3-D)
Wood

Who is this year’s featured artist?

Our Featured Artwork is by Tanya Doskova, a Bulgarian born digital artist living in Canada who works in the Magical Realism style.

Click here to learn more about the Memorial Park featured artist!

What is there to do at the festival?

Fine Art and Fine Craft
By 300 Selected National and International Artists Representing Work in 18 Media Categories

Featured Artwork by Tanya Doskova
Bulgarian-Born, Canadian Digital Artist Working in the Magical Realism Style

Green Mountain Energy Children’s Creative Zone
Free | Featuring Arts & Crafts Projects with Local Arts Nonprofit Partners

Art of Wine presented by Banfi and Concha y Toro
Enjoy Wine from around the World in our Wine Cafe

Art of Food
International Cuisine Ranging from Greek Gyros and Salads to Gourmet Burgers and Mac and Cheese to Indian Samosas

Emerging Artists Competition
Outdoor, Site-Specific, 3D Art Installations by Local High School Students

Houston Arts Alliance Spotlight Performance Stage
Performances by Local Performing Arts Groups

Sunday in the Art - It’s a Red Affair!
An Afternoon of Tapas, Libations and Passionate Paso Doble!
Fundraiser featuring a Fine Art Walk, Nuevo Flamenco Music and Spanish Dancing

Click here for a full listing of events and schedules.

How can I get the most recent updates on the festival?

What nonprofit organizations benefit from the proceeds of the festival?

Proceeds from the festival benefit local area Nonprofit Partners. Over the past 40 years, the Bayou City Art Festivals have raised more than $2.6 million for nonprofit organizations.

The 2012 partners are: Art League Houston, Bering Omega Community Services, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Center for Hearing and Speech, City ArtWorks, DiverseWorks, Downtown YMCA, Heritage Society, Houston Center for Photography, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Lawndale Art Center, MECA (Multicultural Education & Counseling through the Arts,) MFAH (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,) MOCAH (Museum of Cultural Arts, Houston,) Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, Several Dancers Core, SNAP (Spay-Neuter Assistance Program) and SPARK.

Click here to learn more about our nonprofit partners.

What organizations sponsor the fesival?

Capital One Bank, Apache Corporation, Banfi Vintners, Broadway Across America, Cadillac, City of Houston, Concha y Toro, Culturemap, Fast Frame, Green Mountain Energy, Glacial, Icelandic, Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Chronicle, Kolache Factory, KTRK ABC 13, Memorial Park Conservancy, My Fit Foods, New York Times, Omni Hotel, Parks Department, Silver Eagle / Stella Artois, Sweet Leaf Tea, Texas Monthly, TMS Transportation

Who produces the Bayou City Art Festivals?

Art Colony Association- 501c(3) organization
Kelly Kindred, Executive Director

Has the festival won awards?

Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park is the nation’s premier spring outdoor fine art event. The Festival has been ranked in AmericanStyle Magazine's "TOP 10 Festivals" for the past two years, was listed #12 in Sunshine Artist's "200 Best List" in September 2009, "Best Art Gallery in Houston" by readers of Click2Houston.com and "Best Festival in Houston" the Houston Press "Best of Houston" magazine.

How do I apply to be a part of the festival?

Volunteers- Our festivals would not be possible without our family of volunteers. Click here to learn how to become a volunteer!
Artists- Want to join us next year? Click here for more information about how to apply!
Sponsors- Click here for more information!
Concessions – Click here for more information about how to apply!
Performers – Click here for more information about how to apply!

How can I contact the festival’s organizers?

Call 713-521-0133
Email general inquires to info@bayoucityartfestival.com
Click here for additional contact information