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10th Annual Niggling Creative person BIG Creative person Evidence

21 Apr

Grounded in East Austin, Chula League, producers of Cherrywood Fine art Off-white, and Mondo are partnering to present the 10th Annual Lilliputian Creative person Large Creative person Benefit Testify. The two-24-hour interval do good show hosted at Mondo Gallery will feature works of over 70 artists (Little and BIG) from Chula League's arts-mentorship programme, Lilliputian Artist Big Artist.

When: Opening Reception April 27th, 2018 at seven:00pm
             Open up Viewing Apr 28th | 10:00am – 5:00pm
 Where: Mondo Gallery | 4115 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751
Price: FREE and open to the public
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-annual-trivial-creative person-big-artist-benefit-art-show-tickets-43624023629

Professional Development Workshop: Branding for Artists

21 February

Presented by Carla Delgado of Pentagram Blueprint

Bring together us for our first professional evolution workshop of the twelvemonth! Nosotros've recruited a graphic design expert from Pentagram to share best practices on branding yourself as an artist and a creative business. Learn about how to get started or refine what y'all already have in place to make sure your customers know who yous are and what yous represent. This workshop volition be taking place Tuesday Feb 27th at half dozen:00pm at Pentagram'southward Austin function.

When: February 27th, 2018 at 6:00pm
 Where: Pentagram Blueprint | 1508 W 5th St #100, Austin, TX 78703
Price: $v.00
Tickets: https://world wide web.eventbrite.com/e/branding-for-artists-tickets-43167236366#

Cherrywood Art Fair Offers Shopping, Food and Fun

22 Nov

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Texas artists mix with local bands and Austin nutrient trucks for an unforgettable weekend of family fun December nine-10, 2017

(Austin, Texas) — While Cherrywood Art Fair has been a holiday shopping destination for 16 years by showcasing the piece of work of local artists, information technology also brings lively local music acts, original performers and unique Austin eats together with fun family activities.

The music starts up at noon on Saturday, December 9 with Jed Craddock , a San Antonio musician who blends elements of soul, rock, and R & B. He'll be followed by Interrobang Brass , an 8-piece brass band out of the University of Texas. Headliners this yr include Austin-based browngrass ring Sour Bridges and a White Ghost Shivers side projection state ring The Saddle Sores . School of Stone will wrap up the twenty-four hour period, taking the stage at iv p.m.

On Sunday, the center stage will kick off the day with performances by TKO Puppeteers , a fun-filled storytelling adventure with audience participation and Safari Brute Magic , which brings alive exotic animals like an African tortoise, a S American giant tegu lizard, and an Australian bearded dragon. Next up, Inside Out Steelband volition share the sounds of Trinidad, Rose Move Studio will show off their abdomen dancing skills and dancers from Flamencura Trip the light fantastic Studio will wrap upwardly the 24-hour interval with a fiery and passionate display of flamenco.

Our talented masters of ceremony volition exist Taylor Wallace , KUTX DJ and producer for Eklektikos, and musician and KUTX DJ Elizabeth McQueen .

This entertainment list most certainly does not terminate at that place with community partners lining up the Maplewood Uncomplicated School cafeteria and basketball court for two full days of interactive fun. Attendees can participate in a diverseness of offerings such as crafting with Maplewood Simple Art Instructor Emily Leaman and Austin Artistic Reuse in the Kid'south Fine art Corner, hair styling from Braid Babe , Confront Painting by Ruth , ukulele lessons from Background Music Project , a hula hooping class from Hoop Circle , a make-your-ain-maraca station with Latinitas , pet adoptions with Austin Pets Live! and many more.

Bring your appetite because 6 local food vendors will be dishing upwardly some succulent eats to fuel the crowds in between shopping and enjoying entertainment. Jack Hates Java volition be selling hot and caffeinated beverages. Mmmpanadas will have sweet and savory hand held treats, Texas Chili Queens will be dishing upward the estrus, Stoneys Pizza will bring the pies and Lid Creek Provisions will be will be selling snacks like pickled okra and pickled carrots. And Nothing Bundt Cakes will be selling a multifariousness of their unbelievably moist cakes for dessert.

The Fair showcases local makers, live music, child'southward activities and food trailer cuisine in a family-friendly environs. This year'due south confirmed artists correspond an eclectic grouping of Texas artists selling an array of unique goods including whimsical toys, modest batch pottery, organic skin intendance products, fine art, handmade jewelry, article of clothing, bags and more.

CAF has been going potent for 16 years and this rain or shine consequence remains free and open to the public. The proceeds from the Fair benefit Chula League'due south Little Artist Large ARTIST, a free afterwards-school arts mentoring program that pairs professional artists with East Austin simple schoolhouse children to teach them how to turn an idea into art, and art into a business organization. Projects created past niggling artists in the program this yr will be auctioned off at the off-white.

For more information about the 2017 Cherrywood Art Fair, including the artist lineup, bands, food vendors, community partners, sponsors, schedule of events and more, like Cherrywood Fine art Fair on Facebook: facebook.com/cherrywoodartfair , follow on Twitter and Instagram: @ChulaLeague or visit world wide web.cherrywoodartfair.org .

Link to 2017 Artists Press Release: http://cherrywoodartfair.org/2017/09/28/cherrywood-art-fair-announces-its-december-ix-10-creative person-lineup/

This project is supported in function by the Cultural Arts Segmentation of the City of Austin Economical Development Section.

25 Gifts Under $50

25 Unique, Handmade Austin Art Gifts Under $l (Just in Time for the Holidays)

The holiday flavour is soon upon usa, and that ways it's time to outset shopping! We all strive to find gifts that are just right for our loved ones – unique and thoughtful, but not over budget. Can you find everything you need in i identify? Yes, at Cherrywood Art Fair!

Join us December ninth &tenth at Maplewood Uncomplicated for some of Austin's most original  artists who will exist offer everything from gorgeous fine art pieces to manus-poured candles. Afterall, handmade items make the best gifts! To help you plan your holiday shopping, we've put together a list of a few of the gifts you'll find at Cherrywood Fine art Fair for under $50. Find something for all of your friends and family!

ane.Nailivic Studios Loteria Inspired Art:

Nailivic Studios produces modern folk fine art inspired by Dia de los Muertos, Mexican Lotería imagery and folk art from around the world. Artist Mark Puente takes detailed, organic line drawings and brings them to life in 3D with the precision of a laser. The resulting artwork is boldly colored, wonderfully tactile and magically affordable.

2.Neena Buxani Metal Floral Prints:

Prepare to hang metal prints of vibrant artwork by Neena Buxani are bachelor in small sizes from 7″ x 9″ to 8″ x 8″ at merely $40. Add together a pop of color to whatever room!

3.Vibrant Cows Ceramic Tiles:

Debuting this fall, nosotros'll take the Vibrant Cows Art Collectors 6×vi Ceramic Tiles. Perfect for giving, these tiles can be hung, displayed on bookshelves, set on a tabular array, placed in the garden or pretty much anywhere else in your home in demand of fine fine art. There are currently five designs to choose from in the 2017 serial. $45.

4.Wick Habit Hand-Poured Candles:

What does Texas aroma like? How near leather, grass, tobacco and warm spices? This paw-poured soy wax candle by Wick Habit was designed with Texans in mind. What a great souvenir for a homesick Texan or friends and family unit in need of the Texan touch! $xiv each.

five.Roux St. James Oil Blends:

Botanical compounds in oil with restorative, healing backdrop. Roux St. James compounds are fabricated from all-natural and organic ingredients, blended past paw in pocket-size batches. $28 for 6ml roller. $28 for smaller set up of 3.

6.How-do-you-do Carol Kitty Ceramics:

For all of your cat loving friends, consider this quirky tumbler by Carol Schwartz. Her pieces are handmade in porcelain with colorful glazes, and high fired to be food safe. $fifty.

seven.Mud Monster Studio Alien Eyes:

When it comes to fun and functional ceramics, these one-of-a-kind one-eyed alien mugs take the block. Mud Monster Studio works in stoneware with dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe glazes. $36.

8.Spako Dirt Pocket-size Plates:

Small-scale batch porcelain ceramics fabricated in Austin. These plates sell for $36 each and tin be used as catch-alls or for dinnerware.

9.Chaos Woods Treasure Bowls:

Trinket bowls with decorative finial, manus turned on the woods lathe. Sizes range from four to seven inches. Each piece is unique, made with diverse types of wood by Chaos Woods. Prices commencement at $40 depending on size and wood.

10.Koke Gardens Mini Tree:

Kokedama is the Japanese fine art of growing miniature trees and plants in moss.  $25-50.

11.Monster Trip the light fantastic Designs etched glass:

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Etched cactus cocktail drinking glass, perfect for your favorite mixologist or Western theme night. $15

12.Claire Sommers Buck Hair Pins:

A uncomplicated twist on the original "pencil in the bun", these hammered contumely hair pins volition proceed your locks tame and your mode on point. Paw-forged. Small-scale: $35. Big: $40.

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13.Elisha Marie Rings:

The original Siren Band features delicate bands intertwined for a stacked-ring illusion. The perfect accessory for any manner, this band is effortless, elegant, and versatile. Wear it lonely for an understated detail, or pair with our other Siren Rings to make a statement. Bands: 1.29mm   Sterling Silver: $40     14 Karat Gilded fill: $45

fourteen.Stone'south Throw Jewelry Pendant:

This tarnish resistant sterling argent feather pendant is handmade with a leaf skeleton banner for the texture and then cut into a feather shape. It is on a 16″ sterling silverish chain. Stylish and minimalist, this goes with everything. $45.

15.Brilliant Beam Appurtenances Customizable top:

This wooden flatpacked kit allows you to fit pieces together to make your ain custom spin summit! Use markers, highlighters or colored pencils. Unassembled, the kit measures two three/iv″x4 1/iv″, and arrives in a clear plastic sleeve with an didactics canvass. $viii each or 3 for $20.

16.Squid Friends Doll:

Handmade cuttlefish doll made from cotton print, thread, polyfill and plastic prophylactic eyes. For ages 4 and up only. A unique gift for younger friends and family. $35.

17.Slow Fuse Photography Print:

"Night Fever", Austin, Texas; 8×10 express edition print on Fuji Deep Matte Newspaper. Just right for Austin newcomers. $30.

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18.John Gusky Photography Impress:

"Capitol Goddess" xi×14 express edition photographic print. $28

nineteen.J.H. Hardcastle Print:

six"x6" photographic encaustic pieces. From the latest series from J.H. Hardcastle called "Bottleworks" which feature the interiors of bottles (many of which are from local vineyards and breweries). Perfect for the beer or wine lover who already has a well-stocked fridge. $45.

20.Chet Phillips Dog Cards:

A Fetching Deck of Canine Creatives is a poker-sized, casino quality deck of playing cards. Each suit represents a variety of dogs every bit famous authors, artists, musicians and motion-picture show stars. 52 individual portraits, 2 jokers and 4 suit cards with a custom back. Each pack is boxed with cards cello wrapped, ready for your offset dog-themed poker nighttime. $xiv.

21.Forest + Ink Queso Pin:

This cheesy expert enamel pin is perfect for any queso lover! Measures i.125″ in plated black nickel. $10

22.Kate Made That Mod Impress:

The Midas Touch Flora Art Print is printed with a 1-color metal copper ink that shines and shimmers in the light. Information technology'due south the perfect gift for someone with a modernistic minimalist or Scandinavian style. $30.

23.Squidrabbit Artz Frame Worthy print:

Larry the Longhorn. nine×12 print. $15.

24.Creations by Grazi Multi-use Bag:

Cross trunk bag that folds into a clutch (two bags in one). The outside is made of upwardly-cycled upholstery fabric. The cross body strap is removable. $42.

25.CBA Analogy T-Shirt:

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Completely manus-lettered, this illustration is screen-printed with one ink color on 99% combed and ringspun cotton fiber and 1% polyester Ash-color Canvas shirts. $25.

Cherrywood Art Off-white – Role of Holiday PASSPORT TO Art

21 November

This season, visit the East Austin Studio Tour, Blue Genie Art Bazaar, our neighborhood'due south beloved Cherrywood Art Fair, and Armadillo Christmas Bazaar to discover the best of Austin'south vibrant art scene!

All four shows have teamed up to create aPassport to Art. Go your passport stamped at all four events and you lot'll be entered into a drawing for a pair of SXSW Music Festival wristbands!

Pick up your Passport to Art this weekend during the EAST. Visit the Group Exhibition at 1300 E. 5th Street to get your stamp. Or grab ane at Chula League'due south Stop 368 at Austin Creative Alliance where there will exist a Large Artist Info Session Saturday at 2pm to acquire about getting involved in Footling Artist Big ARTIST mentorship plan.

If you're an East Austin artist, spend 10 weeks sharing your talent, expertise and passion in one on one sessions, fostering immature creatives at six area schools: Allison, Blackshear, Jordan, Maplewood, Oak Springs and Winn Unproblematic. Program starts February 2018. Apply soon to join the next grade!

EAST Emerging Artist Headquarters

01 November

This year for Eastward, in partnership with Austin Creative Alliance, we will be hosting past years' Big ARTISTS from our Little Artist Large Creative person mentorship program. We can't give thanks them enough for their mentorship over the years, and we're excited to give them this opportunity to share more of their work with you lot. Please join us both weekends, November eleven & 12 and 18 & xix, for a wide selection of media! We will as well have information available about becoming a Big ARTIST for our 2018 program, for those interested in applying.

When: November 11 & 12 and 18 & 19, 2018
 Where: Austin Artistic Alliance | 81 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702
Price: FREE and open to the public
RSVP:https://www.facebook.com/events/1940190546306861

Professional Development Workshop: Social Media 101: Holiday Edition

thirty Oct

Presented past Annie Winsett of Crafting Exposure

Bring together Chula League and Crafting Exposure for a deep swoop into using Social Media to drive holiday season success. Which channels are best for reaching your audience? How often do yous demand to postal service? What types of content tin can you use to meet your goals, from online sales to traffic at holiday art shows? You lot can expect to walk out of this workshop with the start of a holiday Social Media plan and then you tin can get posting!

When: November 2, 2017 at 6:30pm
Where: Austin Artistic Brotherhood | 81 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702
Price: $5.00
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/east/social-media-101-vacation-edition-tickets-38942612402

Professional Development Workshop: Art Fair Booth Display

15 October

Wow the crowd with your Art Off-white Berth Display
Presented by Renée Rice and Brandy Davis

Bring together usa October 17th for our adjacent professional development workshop with Chula League lath members Renée Rice of Robo Roku and Brandy Davis of Pigsey Art. Renée and Brandy each have x+ years experience curating successful displays at fine art fairs effectually the state. Equally past show producers and board members backside the scenes with Cherrywood Art Fair, they can requite yous insight from both sides. "Wow the oversupply with your Fine art Fair Berth Brandish" is for artists and crafters of all mediums who want to improve their sales and presence through engaging displays. Bring your questions and if possible, a motion-picture show of your current booth setup.

When: Oct 17th, 2017 at 7pm
Where: Austin Creative Brotherhood | 81 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702
Toll: $v.00
Tickets: https://world wide web.eventbrite.com/e/wow-the-crowd-with-your-art-fair-berth-display-tickets-38625724582

Cherrywood Art Fair Announces its December 9 & 10 Artist Lineup

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Contact: John Matthew Bernal

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East Austin Holiday Fair Gives Back To The Customs for 16th Year
Cherrywood Fine art Fair Announces its December nine & x Artist Lineup

Produced past local E Austin nonprofit Chula League,

this gratuitous, family unit-friendly effect supports the Little Creative person BIG Artist mentorship plan

(AUSTIN, Texas) – Started in 2002, Chula League's upcoming Cherrywood Fine art Off-white (CAF) continues to
provide fairgoers with 100 pct hand-crafted artwork by Texas artists while supporting the arts and
artists in East Austin. This year's CAF will exist held 10am–5pm December. 9–10 at Maplewood Elementary
( 3808 Maplewood Ave).

After receiving a record number of applications, a panel of respected artist jurors has cultivated a balanced, high-quality show including an eclectic group of goods ranging from trendy accessories for kids and pets to original oil paintings, geometric jewelry and organic skincare products. The curated piece of work is thanks to 2017 jurors: Amanda Lewis, a proud member of Austin's maker community since 2011 and community organizer for the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, Richie Deegan, an Austin painter who has been described past the historic Haley & Steele art gallery in Boston as "…one of THE new artists to scout," and Vincent X. Torres, curator and gallery managing director of Guzu Gallery and illustrator for Half-Homo.

Grounded in East Austin, the proceeds from Cherrywood Art Fair volition benefit its host Maplewood Elementary School and Chula League's Lilliputian Artist BIG ARTIST , a 10 week arts mentorship program where Chula League pairs upwards professional person artists with students from East Austin uncomplicated schools, instruction them how to turn an idea into art, and art into a business concern.

"Little Artist BIG Creative person is providing the next generation of East Austin artists with the creative inspiration and the practical knowhow to make art a feasible career." said John Mathew Bernal, Chula League Interim Executive Managing director. "Over the past ten years, Chula League has expanded the Picayune Creative person Large ARTIST program to half-dozen East Austin uncomplicated schools impacting 217 Little Artists. Our reach would non be possible without the Cherrywood Art Off-white, and we are forever grateful for the friends and families that have supported united states."

The 2017 Cherrywood Art Fair will correspond a diverse selection of seasoned veterans and new promising artisans alike. Beneath is a sampling of the 90 artists whose booths will grace the halls and grounds of Maplewood Elementary School from 10am to 5pm on December ninth and 10th.

Robots In Rowboats – Oil painted sweet, sad and awkward little robots from the mind of Lauren Briere

Jean Synodinos Art – Hand bandage bowls and 3D art in concrete and copper along with patina paintings

Jamie Spinello – One-of-a-kind clothing art and jewelry inspired past local plants

Pokey Little Poppy – Paw-crafted embroidery and creative home appurtenances from emerging creative person Megan Mead

Katie Made That – Patterned art prints and greeting cards from artist Katie Johnson

Sam Wish – Minor batch organic bath and body products like lip-balms, bath soaks, and deodorant

BarbacoApparel – South Texas and Hispanic-inspired T-shirts, art cards and tote bags from artist Nydia Huizar

Nailivic Studio – Pen and ink laser cutting pieces etched into forest from artist Marking Puente

Elisha Marie – Jewelry using recycled precious metals and ethically sourced gemstones from Elisha Garza

LuxCups Creative – Pins and art for the animal lover and the young at heart from artist Libby Napier

The full Cherrywood Fine art Fair artists list is found here: http://cherrywoodartfair.org/2017-artists

In improver to the unique items you will find for anybody on your holiday shopping list, Cherrywood Art Fair will host alive music on Saturday with headliner Sour Bridges, engaging family-fun activities on Sun, such as a functioning by dance studio Flamencura and a weekend of Austin'south favorite food artisans including Mmmpanadas and Goose egg Bundt Cakes. Both days will showcase a silent sale to benefit Chula League's Little Creative person BIG ARTIST programme featuring goods from each participating CAF artist and artwork from the Little Artists who participated in the mentorship programme terminal spring.

For more information about the 2017 Off-white, including updates on confirmed bands, nutrient vendors and more:

Facebook: facebook.com/ChulaLeagueAustin

Twitter and Instagram: @ChulaLeague

Web: world wide web.cherrywoodartfair.org

This project is supported in function past the Cultural Arts Partitioning of the City of Austin Economic Evolution Department.

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Professional Evolution Workshop: The Art of Public Relations

25 Aug

Presented by David Wyatt of Wyatt Brand

A Professional Evolution Workshop with David Wyatt of Wyatt Make. David has 16 years of feel in management and strategy for a multitude of artists. The Fine art of Public Relations workshop is for creatives who are learning how to pitch their brand in the Austin market and gain a ameliorate idea about earned media. This will exist a workshop you lot do not want to miss.

When: September 26, 2017 | half-dozen:30pm–viii:30pm
Where: Wyatt Brand | 3001 Southward. Lamar Blvd Suite 101, Austin, TX 78704
Toll: $5.00
Tickets: https://www.artofpr.eventbrite.com