We’ve been sharing interviews with Big Artists on the blog and Big Artist experiences on Twitter in excitement over our Little Artist BIG ARTIST program. The impact our Big Artists mentorship has on our Little Artists is immeasurable, but you can see some of the fruits of their labor at our 9th Annual Little Artist Big Artist art exhibit.
Thanks to you, we knocked it out of the park with Amplify Austin this year. We raised over $7000, add in our $500 anonymous match, and the $5000 match from DJ Stout of Pentagram Design, and that brings us to over $12,000! This went beyond our wildest expectations. Our board went bananas with joy!! Thank you for believing in the power of our Little Artist BIG ARTIST program.
Amplify Austin kicks off today through tomorrow. You have 24 hours to AMPLIFY the Arts in Austin by donating to our Little Artist BIG ARTIST (LaBA) program!
We’re just seven days away from Amplify Austin’s 5th annual citywide day of giving. Y’all helped us raise $4,930 for our Little Artist BIG ARTIST program last year, and that helped us extend our program into two more schools this year!
Who could ask for more than eating, shopping, and playing? In the midst of being productive and crossing everyone off your holiday gift list, you can entertain the kiddos and entertain your taste buds at our Foodpalooza. Braid Babe will be onsite for a custom hairdos and you can complete the makeover with a little face-painting.
Kicking off the Family Fun stage at 11am is a little magic by Carlos, and closing out the Fair is a family-friendly comedy act by The Flying Theater Machine. The day is stacked with entertainment, so check out the full schedule here: http://cherrywoodartfair.org/2016-lineup/
Your day will not be complete without visiting with our community partner booths to build a robot (LASA Robotics), learn about wildlife rescue (All Things Wild), pet a foster dog (Austin Pets Alive), create your own upcycled ornament (Break It Down), or perusing the Fifth Dimension Books Bookmobile.
Once you’ve made all the rounds, stop by the Austin Creative ReUse booth for complimentary gift wrapping of all your Texas-made treasures. They are located in the cafeteria where our silent auction is located, featuring items from Chula League’s Little Artists, Cherrywood Art Fair artists, and local business goodies such spa services, restaurant gift cards, and more! The silent auction closes at 3pm, so get your bids in early.
Share your Cherrywood Art Fair experience by utilizing our custom Snapchat filter and don’t forget to vote for your favorite Artist Booth on our Facebook page. We hope it’s a day of being Merry!
Since its inception in 2002, Chula League’s Cherrywood Art Fair has come a long way but still features all original art from 91 local makers! Plan your shopping with our artist booth map or preview their work on our website here.
Did we mention we also have music, oh-so-good music? From 11am-5pm you can enjoy a diverse selection of tunes from country, to brass, to pop to indie rock to Austin School of Rock. Personally, we are are a little star struck by this year’s headliner, Suzanna Choffel. Don’t miss this Austin favorite—and former “The Voice” contestant—at 3pm. Music lineup.
When you are ready to refuel, head over to our tasty trailer cuisine offerings such as Mmmpanadas, Jack Hates Coffee, Texas Chili Queens and more! In between, make sure to visit with our community partners to decorate a hula hoop (Hoop Circle, fix a flat (Yellow Bike Project), make an instrument (GirlStart) or decorate your own ornament (LiveMom). Food vendors & Community Partners.
There’s plenty to do, so you may just have to come back for day two!
p.s. share your Cherrywood Art Fair experience by using our custom Snapchat geofilter while onsite!
p.s.s. ears open at noon for our announcement of Critic’s Pick BEST ARTIST BOOTH.
p.s.s.s. you can vote for Audience Pick BEST ARTIST BOOTH via our Facebook page. Polls close Sunday at 2pm.
It’s lookin’ like a fine Austin winter weekend to get in the holiday spirit. We are open rain or shine, but the forecast looks promising. Gather the troops and make it a day (or a weekend) of friends and family fun. Take advantage of our $5 valet service, utilize our bike racks or score a parking spot in the neighborhood. Free pedicabs will be peddling around if you want to get a lift right up to the entrance (don’t forget to tip). Better yet, show us your bus ticket for a free hot chocolate – there is a stop right next to the Fair.
Doors open at 10am on Saturday and the music stage comes alive at 11am with 18-year-old country ATX country singer/songwriter Bethany Becker. You’ll want to check out the full line-up to make sure you don’t miss your favorite artists, bands and entertainment.
We look forward to seeing you tonight for Volunteer Orientation at Maplewood Elementary (3808 Maplewood Ave.) from 6:30-8pm. We will convene in the cafeteria and enjoy delicious pizza donated by House Pizza. Also, your volunteer t-shirts are hot-off-the-press and ready for you to pickup.
Thank you so much for being a part of the 15th anniversary of Cherrywood Art Fair! We couldn’t do it without you.
Each month, KUT features a local nonprofit to connect their listeners with a program that makes an impact in Austin and highlight ways to help through volunteering or contributing. This month, Get Involved puts a spotlight on Chula League’s Little Artist BIG ARTIST program.
Little Artist BIG ARTIST (LaBA) is a unique, completely free, after school arts mentoring program for elementary school children in East Austin.
Professional artists mentor fifth and sixth graders for 10 weeks, teaching them how to turn an idea into art, and art into a business. Since 2007, Little Artist BIG ARTIST has paired working artists with 174 children within eight different East Austin elementary schools.
Listen to the Get Involved segment and learn more here.
Proceeds generated from the Cherrywood Art Fair fuel Chula League’s Little Artist BIG ARTIST program. Cherrywood Art Fair Event Producers Taylor Wilson and Dani DeMarco have been working hard to help ensure this year’s event is a success. In addition to producing, Wilson and DeMarco’s company Glitter Tribe returned this year as the fair’s Music & Family Attraction Coordinators.
WHAT’s your day job?
Taylor: I’m an Account Manager at CareerPlug, an Austin-based software company.
Dani: I work part time for company called Magnolia Photobooth Co. and as a cocktail server at Half Step on Rainey St!
WHAT’s your favorite hobby?
Taylor: Discovering new music, going to shows, and supporting local bands.
Dani: Is eating a hobby? I like to enjoy new restaurants when I have the time off.
WHAT are you MOST excited about for this year’s fair?
Taylor: The music of course! And being able to shop from such a diverse group of artists.
Dani: This is our 2nd year being involved and I’m really looking forward to meeting more creative people we have in the Austin community.
WHAT’s your favorite East Austin hang out?
Taylor: We spend most of our time working on Glitter Tribe & Cherrywood out of coffee shops like Rio Rita, Brew & Brew, and Sa-Ten.
Dani: I really enjoy hanging out at Yellow Jacket for the food or Hotel Vegas for the music.
WHAT Austin celebrity should come shop at the CHERRYWOOD ART FAIR?
Dani: If Matthew McConaughey stopped by, I wouldn’t be disappointed at all.
IF you could pick any local, family-oriented act (a band, artist, musician, activity, dance team, theatre troop, etc.) to perform at the fair, WHO would it be?
Glitter Tribe is all about supporting women in music so because of that, we’d love to see Girls Rock Austin!
Get to know the 2016 Cherrywood Art Fair Event Chair, Amy Hadley!
Amy began her career as News 8 Austin’s morning live reporter, where she won the hearts of viewers with her Fit for Friday & Forever Families segments. She lived in Prague for 2 years then returned to anchor and create another segment, House Proud. She’s now helping others become house proud as an interior designer.
WHAT’s your day job?
Interior Designer
WHAT’s your favorite hobby?
Eavesdropping at coffee shops. Austin is so full of creative people planning amazing ventures. I love to pretend I’m working while I listen to their scheming, especially in a hip coffee shop with great music. Not to mention delicious caffeine.
WHAT are you MOST excited about for this year’s fair?
I’d like to say shopping for friends and family, but shopping for myself is the truth. I’m on a plant and simple jewelry kick right now, so I’ll be zeroing in on all things green and shiny.
WHAT’s your favorite East Austin hang out?
Sawyer & Co. You didn’t know Cajun brunch was your life’s purpose until you’ve eaten at Sawyer. They have the best pancakes in town, and I love channeling Betty Draper in the astro-turfed, 60s-fabulous outdoor lounge. We take all our out-of-town guests there to show off.
WHAT Austin celebrity should come shop at the CHERRYWOOD ART FAIR?
Elijah Wood. If he’s cool enough to buy a house in Austin, he’s cool enough to appreciate and support all the unique, quality goods Austin artists create.
IF you could pick any local, family-oriented act (a band, artist, musician, activity, dance team, theatre troop, etc.) to perform at the fair, WHO would it be?
Big Don! I did a story on Big Don at ACL’s Kiddie Limits one year. He’s a great performer and the nicest guy. He does free shows all over town all year, which is really cool of him.