Fulshear October 2018

Art Colony Association to
Celebrate 47 Years with
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) will celebrate 47 years of fine art
and giving back to local non-profits as it spotlights 300 artists at Bayou
City Art Festival in Downtown Houston, Saturday and Sunday, October
13-14, 2018, 10 AM - 6 PM at 901 Bagby Street. Cost $12 online and
$15 at the gate. The sophisticated gallery will transform the streets of
Downtown into artistic avenues bursting with colors and culture. As one
of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the U.S., the weekend festival will
provide guests with the opportunity to see and purchase unique, custom
art under the iconic Houston skyline. Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
will benefit local non-profits and feature live music in front of City Hall
and throughout the festival along with entertainment, beverage stations,
food trucks and much more for patrons to enjoy. In the Children’s
Creative Zone, the festival’s non-profit partners will host art activities for
all ages and include a cool interactive place to hang out. Celebrating 47
years since the founding of the Westheimer Art Festival, now known as
Bayou City Art Festival, ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists
to showcase their work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world.
Every year, a new jury selects participating artists, some new and some
returning. This helps create a fresh and different festival year after year.
plus a fascinating window into emerging technology-driven capabilities.
There are learning opportunities in abundance for people of all ages and
backgrounds and even more hands-on activities too. So, whether you
like traditional crafts or the latest high-tech demos, Houston Maker Faire
is the place to be! Prices vary see website, www.houstonmakerfaire.com.
For updates on social media, follow the official event hashtag
#HouArtFest, like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and
Instagram. Also, you can subscribe to our newsletter here:
http://artcolonyassociation.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe/
post?u=748035e06d248e81e269eb2d7&id=c50e0ad242.
Houston Maker Faire
October 13-14, 2018 from 10 AM-6 PM
George R. Brown Convention Center,
1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Houston Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a familyfriendly
showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness that
continues to be the leading showcase of human ingenuity and creativity
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