It’s been a whirlwind of a year! Thanks to all of the hard work from our amazing staff, board and volunteers, everything went smoothly, from our 10th Annual Little Artist BIG ARTIST Show to our first ever Cultivate workshop to our 17th Cherrywood Art Fair! We are humbled by all of the supporters who came out to our events and helped us fuel and sustain the arts in East Austin!
We are thrilled to welcome you all to this year’s Cherrywood Art Fair this weekend, 10:00am – 5:00pm! We hope you’ll join us for two days of handmade gift shopping, live music, family friendly entertainment and delicious local eats! We have something for everyone at our beloved Cherrywood Art Fair, and you can feel great about helping us fuel and sustain the arts in East Austin. Also, this year’s booth map is ready so you can start planning your shopping!
We are less than a week away from our beloved Cherrywood Art Fair. Yes, it’s this weekend, December 8th and 9th! Our jury cherry picked an eclectic array of artists and handmade businesses for this year’s event from a record number of applicants. We are excited about each and every one of them, and we’re sure you will find gifts for pretty much anyone on your holiday list, no matter your budget. In case you need some inspiration for your shopping, here is a list of handmade goodies under $50 that our artists will have for you to choose from. We’ll see you at Maplewood Elementary this weekend!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Austin, Texas)—November 20, 2018. Cherrywood Art Fair announces its 2018 lineup, packed full of live music + entertainment, family fun activities, local eats, and of course all the holiday shopping you can muster. On December 8 and 9, 93 Texas artists will share the grounds of Maplewood Elementary School with an all-female musical lineup on Saturday, and magic, storytelling, and dance on Sunday.
The School of Rock house band returns to kick off Cherrywood Art Fair with its holiday-themed set at noon on Saturday, followed by an infectiously danceable soul performance by KP and the Boom Boom at 1pm. At 2pm Brazilian Singer/Songwriter Paula Maya will deliver a multitude of genres such as bossa nova, jazz, and rock, followed by DJ Collective Chulita Vinyl Club ATX at 3pm. Rosie Flores will close out the stage on Saturday with an eclectic mix of tunes reminiscent of her long career which has spanned punk rock, rockabilly, and blues.
Sunday’s lineup packs all of the family fun including an exhilarating dance performance by the Austin Flamenco Academy, a captivating magic show from Magic by Carlos, an interactive ukulele workshop with Groundwork Music Project, bilingual songs and stories from Sue Young, and finally a classical Bharata Natyam showcase by Austin Dance India. The weekend lineup is curated by Sarah Rucker of Full Gallop, and this year Cherrywood Art Fair proudly welcomes The Austin Chronicle as the official Stage Sponsor.
On both days, Austin Creative ReUse will be
stocked with fun-filled holiday crafts in the Kids Art Corner. There will also be face painting forall ages by Mendez, Ruth Face and Body Art, Braids by Urban Betty, and on Saturday, Latinitas will run a “make your own maracas” table. On Sunday, Austin Bat Cave will be conducting “blackout poetry” with pages of text and black markers helping guide kids and families through the writing process
Refuel so you can stay all day! The Fair will host local food trucks and vendors like Jake HatesCoffee, Mmmpanadas, Nothing Bundt Cakes, OMG Squee, SRSLY Chocolate, Tamale Addiction, and The Dog Pound. Once you’re full, head on over to the biggest silent auction in Fair history, boasting merchandise and original artwork from each Cherrywood Art Fair artist. Lastly, don’t miss the opportunity to take a photo in Austin’s most unique photo booth, Amurica TX, housed in a converted canned ham trailer and stocked with holiday props.
Cherrywood Art Fair not only boasts a playful environment to shop for the holiday season, but it also strengthens local businesses, connects families, and supports aspiring young artists. Be sure to peruse Chula League’s Little Artist Auction during this year’s Fair. The proceeds from Cherrywood Art Fair benefit its host Maplewood Elementary School and Chula League’s Little Artist BIG ARTIST program, a free 10-week mentoring program pairing professional artists with East Austin 5th graders to turn ideas into art and art into business.
For more information about the 2018 Fair like Cherrywood Art Fair on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChulaLeagueAustin/ follow on Twitter and Instagram: @ChulaLeague or visit http://www.cherrywoodartfair.org/.
This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
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Austin is one great city with three amazing end of year art shows, and we want to thank all of you who attend! That’s why we’ve partnered with Blue Genie Art Bazaar and Armadillo Christmas Bazaar to reward our loyal art supporters with the chance to win some great local art. All you have to do is pick up a Passport to Art and get the three stamps when you attend each of these events. We’ll draw one winner at random from all of the submitted Passports to take home a grand prize gift basket (over $400 retail value). Thank you for supporting local artists!
Included: Garzig Design Jacket, Fisk and Fern Dish Towels,
Rory Skagen Large Art Print, Luna Tigre Candles & Iona Handcrafted Notebook
How to Enter:
Event Details:
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
When: November 23rd – December 24th | 10:00am – 10:00pm
Where: 6100 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Cherrywood Art Fair
When: December 8th & 9th | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Maplewood Elementary | 3808 Maplewood Ave, 78722
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
When: December 13th-24th | 11:00am – 10:00pm
Where: Palmer Events Center | 900 Barton Springs, 78704
Our beloved Cherrywood Art Fair is just a few weeks away and we are so excited to share this year’s amazing live entertainment. We’ve planned two full days of local music and family fun activities to entertain attendees of all ages. We’ll kick off the weekend with an all-female musical lineup on Saturday and then magic, storytelling and dance on Sunday. You can shop, eat, enjoy music and so much more with your whole gang at this year’s Cherrywood Art Fair!
We are officially recruiting for 2019 Little Artist BIG ARTIST! If you are an artist living in Austin and available to meet with aspiring young artists on weekday afternoons, this opportunity is for you. Launched in 2007, Little Artist BIG ARTIST is a unique mentoring experience that pairs professional artists with fifth and sixth graders from East Austin elementary schools. BIG ARTISTS provide their time and professional experience as working artists to guide their Little Artists in planning and creating two pieces of artwork during their 10 week one-on-one collaboration.
We’re really proud of what this program has become and the artists, BIG and Little, that we’ve been able to reach. Here are some inside perspectives from past BIG ARTISTS to show you more about this opportunity.
BIG ARTIST: Caitlin B. Alexander, Blackshear Elementary
I feel lucky to have been paired with Madison for my Little Artist BIG ARTIST experience. She is talented beyond her years and has a heartfelt passion for her art. I know this girl will go places if she keeps up the momentum and love that she fosters for drawing. Our sessions were always filled with laughter and I have cherished getting to know her on both a creative and personal level. Thank you, Chula League, for pairing us perfectly!
BIG ARTIST: Amanda Demock, Govalle Elementary
This experience has been quite rewarding. Watching Anthony grow in his curiosity and passion for learning new techniques in design has been awesome. He has so much talent and potential – I can’t wait to see what he does with his art in the future.
BIG ARTIST: Hannah Prince, Barbara Jordan Elementary
Working with my Little Artist has completely surpassed any expectations. The first time we met it was clear that we were a good match in our energy level. Evelyn is goofy, smart, and talented. Watching her grow as an artist has simply been a blessing. We would work in bursts with multiple pieces going at once and she was so driven and focused. We would hop up, shake out our wiggles and tell goofy stories too! She is a bright and funny girl.
BIG ARTIST: Alisha Baker, Blackshear Elementary
Having Jeralyn as my Little Artist was nothing short of inspiring. Her energy is contagious and her passion for the art of making is so exciting to witness in a young person. Jeralyn was quick to learn sewing. She was a total natural and needed little guidance after taking in the basics! She is confident in her creative decision-making and was consistently enthusiastic with each process of printmaking introduced. With an attitude like Jeralyn’s, anything in this world is possible.
We invite to you to join us in fueling and sustaining the arts in East Austin, one Little Artist at a time.
Can you believe it’s already November?! That means our beloved Cherrywood Art Fair is just a few weeks away, and we couldn’t be more excited! Our artists are getting ready to share all kinds of unique, handmade art with you, just in time for holiday gift giving. Of course, if you’re anxious to get a sneak preview of their work, you can see quite a few of our cherry picked vendors during EAST Austin Studio Tour. This uniquely Austin studio tour takes place the 2nd and 3rd weekend of November, and it’s free to attend. All you have to do is pick the artists you’d like to visit, either on the website or in the printed map which you can pick up at any Austin public libraries.
As you make your plan to get out and see some of the participants, we thought we’d offer this list of Chula League artists to help guide you. We’ve compiled Cherrywood Art Fair Artists, BIG ARTISTS and Board Members that we are lucky to have a relationship with. While you can’t go wrong showing your support to any artists, we hope you’ll stop by and say hello to these who are helping fuel and sustain the arts in East Austin with Chula League.
13. Polina Novozhenets
57. Haley Lebeuf Jewelry
58. Abby Ruston
114. CBA Illustration
119. David Carrales
164. Jeffery Miles
192. Avel Glaz
218. Jessica Fontenot Art Prints
287. Claire Sommers Buck Jewelry
296. Jess Butler
324. Samara Barks
325. Nailivic Studios
344. Art by Brian Phillips
386. Brian David Johnson
387. Bee Amour Jewelry
393. Allison Swarr
396. Abby Rose Mandel
445. Eya Claire
511. Carly Weaver
512. Squidrabbit Artz
514. El Federico
559. Linda Wandt Fine Art
If shopping makes you hungry, you’re in for a real treat at this year’s Cherrywood Art Fair. We have recruited a wide range of local food trucks and vendors to keep you fueled while you enjoy a weekend of handmade goods and family friendly entertainment! There will be coffee, snacks and meal options for all tastes, from flavorful empanadas and prime beef hot dogs to individual-sized cakes and gourmet elixirs. Be sure to stop by our Foodpalooza throughout the fair!
Chula League wants to see you this Wednesday. We are excited to host our first in a new series of workshops specially designed for artists and makers! Cultivate by Chula League is where local creatives can come together to connect with content experts across various fields in the arts. Participants will gain new knowledge and tips about their fields and others to integrate into their own creative practice.