Cypress Mill February 2018

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Craft Shows & Festivals
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 non-profits 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.
CALLING ALL VENDORS!
The 2 nd Annual Mother’s Day
Market & Car Show presented by
Cypress Springs FFA Booster Club
will be held on Saturday, April
21, 2018 between 9 AM-5 PM &
Sunday, April 22, 2018 between
10 AM-4 PM. This event will be
advertised in various media
outlets. We are also working on
entertainment and radio spots to generate business and excitement this
year. Indoor booths are $110 and outdoor booths are $100. All proceeds
will benefit the Cypress Springs FFA students in attending state convention,
competitions and creating scholarships for graduating seniors. The event
is held at the CFISD Exhibit Center at 11206 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429,
¼ mile north of Hwy 290. For additional information, please visit www.
cyspringsffabooster.org or contact Elizabeth Ordonez via email at cy_
springsffa@yahoo.com.
Walks & Runs
SHIELD BEARER RUNNING FOR HEARTS
5K FAMILY FUN RUN AND WALK
The Shield Bearer Running for Hearts 5K Family Fun Run and Walk will
take place on April 7, 2018, 7-11 AM, at Windwood Church at 10555 Spring
Cypress Road in Houston, Texas. This family friendly event will feature a
5K timed, trail style run, a 1-mile family walk, games for the kids, t-shirts,
food, prizes and lots of fun for all ages. Race registration is $25 for adults
(ages 14 and up) and $10 for children (ages 13 and under) before March
20, 2018. Registration, sponsorship, vendor, fundraising and volunteer
information is available at shieldbearer.org/5K.
Proceeds for the event will fund services and programs at Shield Bearer,
a Houston based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource
center that provides services on a sliding scale. Shield Bearer has five
February 2018 | Cypress Mill Community Newsletter