Canyon Village at Cypress Springs March 2018

Community
Events
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.
Fundraisers
The fifth annual CFISD
Superintendent’s Fun
Run and Festival is set
for March 24, 2018 from
8-11 AM at the Berry Center
(8877 Barker Cypress
Road) and the Towne
Lake community.
Underwritten by Memorial
Hermann Cypress,
the fun-filled community
event will include a 5K
run and a family-friendly
1-mile. The fun run will
feature booth vendors,
food trucks, entertainment and activities for children.
Proceeds from the Superintendent’s Fun Run benefit the Cy-Fair Educational
Foundation (CFEF), which awards student scholarships and staff
development grants. The fourth annual event held in February 2017
generated more than $63,000 for the foundation.
For more information, please contact the Community Engagement office
at 281-894-3950.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND PRICING
5k (t-shirt and timing chip): $20 adults; $15 students
5k (timing chip only, no t-shirt): $15 adults; $10 students
1 mile (wristband): $5 adults and students
Sleep in pass: $10
Registration will be done through SchoolCash. If you already have a
SchoolCash account, you will be prompted to login upon completion of
registration to submit payment. If you do not have a SchoolCash account,
you will be prompted to create an account to finalize registration and
submit payment. https://cypress-fairbanksisd.schoolcashonline.com/
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14 March 2018 | Community Newsletter