Green Trails Estates February 2018

CALL FOR ARTISTS: BAYOU CITY ART
FESTIVAL MEMORIAL PARK 2018
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association,
Inc. (ACA), is inviting artists from around the country to
submit applications and have the opportunity to showcase
their art at the nation’s premier spring outdoor fine art
event Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2018.
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the
spring and Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall.
Now entering its 47 th year, ACA has provided a venue for over
20,000 artists to showcase their work to thousands of art
lovers from all over the world. Patrons have the opportunity
to personally meet the artist, view original works and
purchase world class art. The festival benefits local nonprofits
and features music, food, beverages, entertainment,
a Children’s Creative Zone and much more for people of all
ages to come and enjoy the city and the festival.
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19
different disciples submit their applications to be reviewed
by the ACA jurors. For each festival, a new juror panel is
invited and consists of artists, collectors and industry
professionals. The panel of five to seven jurors are selected
based on their specific interests, professional knowledge
and background with the festival. Only 300 artists will
be selected to exhibit at the 2018 Bayou City Art Festival
Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best in Show,”
second and third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons
are awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners receive
jury exempt status for two years as well as priority booth
placement.
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For
more information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.
org. For updates on social media, follow the official event
hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF, like the Facebook page
or follow on Twitter and Instagram.
Fundraisers
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Benefiting The Ballard House (501©3)
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay Tournament Fundraiser
at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire, TX) on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Executive Director, Kathy Alt states, “This is an important time in the life of our organization
after being effected by Hurricane Harvey. The Ballard House is still rebuilding and will
reopen soon and be even bigger and better than before due to all the hard work of our
volunteers and people in the greater Katy area.”
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the necessary operational
funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard House. Teams compete with their shooting
skills for fun and fundraising to benefit this great cause. Teams and individuals can
register on the website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities are
planned throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9 AM and concluding with
lunch and a program. The Ballard House provides a safe, family-friendly environment and
home-away-from-home for those undergoing life threatening illnesses and treatment in
the Houston area, all at no-cost. Patients come to The Ballard House from all over the
United States and World. If you would like more information about this topic, please
contact Mary Raines at 281-804-8414 or email at mary.raines@att.net.
Theatre, Arts & Music
KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC)
www.kvpac.org
2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450
Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lock-in the best price
and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase
by $3 at the door. Group rates are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy
audience members who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players
as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or
high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual &
Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education organization helping artists
find their light since 2001.
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