Cultivate by Chula League is a new workshop series where local creatives can come together to connect with content experts across various fields in the arts. Workshops are structured to provide networking and short presentations lead by local creative leaders. Participants will gain new knowledge and tips about their fields and others to integrate into their own creative practice.
Presented by Rebecca Ruiz Acosta of Mercado Poco a Poco, Nina Gordon of take heart shop, and Jane Claire Hervey of BossBabes ATX.
Cultivate by Chula League is a new workshop series where local creatives can come together to connect with content experts across various fields in the arts. Workshops are structured to provide networking and short presentations lead by local creative leaders. Participants will gain new knowledge and tips about their fields and others to integrate into their own creative practice.
This Cultivate session features three local entrepreneurs and thought leaders who are paving the way for artists and creatives in Austin. Join us as Rebecca Ruiz Acosta (Mercado Poco a Poco), Nina Gordon (take heart), and Jane Claire Hervey (#bossbabesatx) share their experiences and expertise in how to make your art practice a lucrative one this holiday season. Cultivate by Chula League contributes to Chula League’s overall mission in fueling and sustaining the arts in East Austin.
When: Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00pm
Where: Thinkery | 1830 Simond Avenue, Austin, Texas 78723
Price: $15
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivate-fueling-local-artists-this-holiday-season-tickets-50513769043
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MEDIA CONTACT: Christy Strange, CityJewell | Christy@cityjewell.com | 512.694.6456
December 8 & 9 at Maplewood Elementary
(Austin, Texas)—September 27, 2018. A record number of 280 artists submitted their applications to the 17th annual Cherrywood Art Fair and have been carefully reviewed by a jury of five esteemed leaders in the Austin creative community to curate a dynamic mix of 93 Texas makers for the 2018 Fair. This year the hallways and sidewalks of the historic Maplewood Elementary, in the beloved Cherrywood neighborhood, will be lined with a high-quality representation of goods such as handmade ceramics and pottery, eclectic art, stylish apparel, one-of-a-kind jewelry, natural skincare, playful pet products, and whimsical children’s merchandise. Jurors included Arielle Austin, Lauren Fair Cooke, Avery Orendorf, John Riedie, and Jay B Sauceda.
Cherrywood Art Fair not only boasts a playful environment to shop for the holiday season, it strengthens local businesses, connects families, and supports aspiring young artists. The proceeds from Cherrywood Art Fair benefit its host Maplewood Elementary School and Chula League’s Little Artist BIG ARTIST program, a 10-week mentoring program pairing professional artists with East Austin 5th and 6th graders to turn ideas into art and art into business.
“Chula League’s two major programs represent two of my major passions: providing free art programs to children, many of whom couldn’t afford it otherwise, and providing a quality, affordable art fair for artisans,” said Brandy Davis, Chula League Board Chair. “The proceeds from Cherrywood Art Fair directly fuels our Little Artist BIG ARTIST program which enables young children to express their creative voices in an increasingly complex world.”
Applications for the annual Cherrywood Art Fair are open to Texas artists and makers working in all mediums. Participants are selected by quality of work as assessed by the jury panel based on electronic images submitted by the artist. Also taken into account is a balance of media categories represented and a percentage of new artists each year. Cherrywood Art Fair only showcases original work and does not accept imports or mass produced items.
You can kick off your 2018 holiday shopping with some of these incredible artists:
Here’s the full list of 2018 Cherrywood Art Fair Artists.
Pair your shopping experience with live music and family fun led by the Chulita Vinyl Club ATX, local eats from Mmmpanadas, Jack Hates Coffee, Nothing Bundt Cakes, The Dog Pound, Tamale Addiction, and more. The kiddos are sure to enjoy onsite crafts, face painting, hula hooping, and dancing. Both days will showcase a silent auction to benefit the nonprofit Chula League’s Little Artist BIG ARTIST program including goods from each participating CAF artist and artwork from the Little Artists who have participated in the mentorship program. It’s a great opportunity to score an original work, while supporting Chula League’s mission!
For more information about the 2018 Fair, including updates on confirmed bands, food vendors and more, like Cherrywood Art Fair on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChulaLeagueAustin/
follow on Twitter and Instagram: @ChulaLeague or visit http://www.cherrywoodartfair.org/.
We are thrilled to announce this year’s list of handmade vendors for our 17th annual event! We had a record number of applicants, including lots of new artists, and our jury worked hard to pick a unique range of talent. This is just a taste of what you will see when you join us the second weekend of December. RSVP to make sure Cherrywood Art Fair is on your calendar!
The final deadline for this year’s Cherrywood Art Fair will be here before we know it. Please submit your artist application by 11:59pm September 1st to be considered for one of the 86 vendor booths available. We’re excited to organize one of Austin’s beloved handmade holiday shopping events. If you make giftable art and handmade items, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
Who’s looking forward to the 18th Annual Cherrywood Art Fair? We’re thrilled with all of the great artist applications we’ve received. We will have 90 booths for local Texas artists like yourself, and our jury will have their work cut out picking the cream of the crop. If you need a few tips to make sure your application stands out, here are some key points to keep in mind. Best of luck!
What the Jury Considers:
Jury Photography
Artistic Category
You can find more information about successful applications as well as key details about participating in Cherrywood Art Fair on our website. While our jury has the final say in which artists will be selected, we hope these tips will help answer your questions about applying.
This year we have decided to invite five jurors instead of the usual three to help us select artists for our 17th annual Cherrywood Art Fair. Our goal is to give more local artists the chance with different perspectives from our art community. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to these five local artists and art supporters!
Remember, the early bird deadline for this year’s Cherrywood Art Fair is August 15th. Submit your application by this date for a $15 discount off your fee. The final deadline for all artists is 11:59pm September 1st.
In case you haven’t seen the news – the Cherrywood Art Fair Artist Application is live! We are accepting submissions up to 11:59pm September 1st. However, if you apply by August 15th, you can benefit from $15 off the fee. Remember to upload the best photos of your artwork and choose the most fitting from our 10 media categories when applying.
We are excited to announce that the artist application is live for Chula League’s 17th Annual Cherrywood Art Fair! Our beloved holiday shopping event is dedicated to supporting Texas artists across a range of categories. We see over 4,000 attendees each day of the fair–that’s a lot of shoppers looking for handmade gifts! You can count on being busy, but not to worry: our volunteer elves will keep you fueled. We love planning an event that’s fun for the whole family with 87 local artists, live music, tasty food trucks and kid friendly entertainment. If this sounds like your kind of happening, it’s time to apply!
The planning for this year’s Cherrywood Art Fair has officially begun. We will start accepting artist applications next month. Please stay tuned via email and social media for the application announcement. You can start preparing by checking out our artist terms and application tips. We also welcome you to join us for our upcoming workshop where we will review best practices for applying to art shows. Brandy Davis of Pigsey Art will be sharing her expertise from years of participating in art events like our beloved Cherrywood!