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12/22/2023
Art Colony Association Announces Bayou City Art Festival Spring 2024 Featured Artist: Karina Llergo Archives - The Katy News Art Colony Association Announces Bayou City Art Festival Spring 2024 Featured Artist: Karina Llergo Dec 19, 2023 Save the Date: Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24, 2024 HOUSTON (December 19, 2023) – The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) has announced the Bayou City Art Festival featured artist for ...
12/19/2023
Drum roll! Our featured artist for the Spring 2024 Festival is Karina Llergo Art! Karina will join more than 250 artists in Downtown Houston March 23-24, 2024 to bring Houston the biggest and best art festival featuring two live entertainment stages, food truck park, craft beer and wine garden, the Active Imagination Zone, VIP Hospitality Lounge and much, much more! Tickets will go on sale soon!
Art Colony Association Announces Bayou City Art Festival Spring 2024 Featured Artist: Karina Llergo Save the Date: March 23-24, 2024 View as Webpage Media Contact: Kim Padgett The Padgett Group 713-588-4130 [email protected] Art Colony Association Announces Bayou City Art Festival Spring 20
11/28/2023
Only one week left to get your applications in to participate in our spring art festival! Apply below by December 4th!
ZAPP Event Information - Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 2024 Read more about Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 2024 on ZAPPlication
11/08/2023
Read our Downtown Festival recap below and sign up for our newsletter!
Downtown Recap - Thanks for an amazing show! Our Downtown event was one for the books! Here are some of the best highlights THANK YOU FOR AN INCREDIBLE SHOW! We could not do anything without the amazing support of our sponsors, our attendees,
11/07/2023
Thank you Drift Travel Magazine for naming us at the top of your 10 Best Houston Fall Activities here:
Houston's Fall Favorites: The 10 Best Activities for the Season Ah, the crisp breeze of fall in Houston. As the intense Texan summer heat recedes, Houston unveils its spectacular autumnal charm. For those who've only
11/03/2023
Thank you THE LEADER. for sharing this important information! Call for Artists happening now until December 4th!
Call for artists: Applications open for Spring 2024 Bayou City Art Festival Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association Inc. (ACA) and benefiting Houston area nonprofits, is inviting artists to apply for the opportunity to showcase and sell their
11/02/2023
Applications are now open for artists to showcase and sell their art at the Spring 2024 Bayou City Art Festival, which will be held March 23-24, 2024! Deadline to apply is December 4, 2023 at midnight CST. Apply here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11577. We can't wait to see you all next year!
ZAPP Event Information - Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 2024 Read more about Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 2024 on ZAPPlication
10/23/2023
Thank you to all of our media sponsors that supported and helped spread the word for the 2023 Downtown Festival! We couldn't do it without them!
10/16/2023
Thank you Houston! And thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, board members, vendors and the incredibly talented artists that make this event possible!
10/15/2023
10/13/2023
ICYMI on Houston Life KPRC2 / Click2Houston yesterday, check out our own Board President Mike Pede and Featured Artist Michelle McDowell Smith sharing all of the details for the festival this weekend! https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2023/10/12/happening-in-houston-bayou-city-art-festival-returns-to-downtown-houston/
Happening in Houston: Bayou City Art Festival returns to Downtown Houston This weekend in Houston you can catch one of the top outdoor art festivals in the U.S.
10/12/2023
Experience the art of nature during the Annular Solar Eclipse at the Bayou City Art Fetsival on Saturday! Just remember to not look directly at the sun without proper glasses!
10/12/2023
Don’t miss the Chef’s Table this weekend for an intimate culinary arts and tasting experience! Learn from the chefs, taste delicious cuisine and take home the recipe!
10/10/2023
Do you have your tickets yet? www.bayoucityartfestival.com
10/04/2023
Learn more about our Featured Artist Artist Michelle McDowell Smith in Tanglewood Neighbors Magazine! See you all soon in Downtown Houston!
09/30/2023
09/28/2023
Now's your volunteer opportunity
!
Now IS the time because we are only a few weeks away from the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown and would like to have you on our team.
At the Bayou City Art Festival, we like to show our appreciation. Here are 3 reasons you should share your time with us:
Free Entry: Before or after your shift, you are welcome to re-enter the festival grounds.
Free Collectible Volunteer T-Shirt: The T-shirt will include the wonderful art created by our featured artist.
Exclusive Volunteer Raffle: Just to name a few... Tooties Gift Certificate, Loft 18 Gift Certificate, Harold's Gift Certificate, and so much more. Winners after each shift!
Now is the time to take action… and I do mean now… before this volunteer opportunity passes you by. Groups welcomed.
Comment below and tag a group who could benefit from this opportunity together. Let's be a part of history and get the party started.
09/26/2023
Thank you Freddy Cruz for sharing your interview with our Featured Artist Artist Michelle McDowell Smith!
From Freddy: Bayou City Art Festival featured artist Michelle McDowell-Smith joins the show to talk about the biggest art festival in the city.
As a creative, I enjoyed geeking out on processes, etc. We talked about going on hiatus, the artist's equivalent of writer's block, and of course, the Bayou City Art Festival.
Listen here: https://www.cruzthroughhtx.com/listen-to-the-show
LISTEN TO THE SHOW | Cruz Through Htx Listen to Cruz through HTX wherever you get your podcasts. And send your feedback and show ideas to [email protected]!
09/19/2023
Don't miss out on the Early Bird discount until October 1, 2023!
Tickets are redeemable for one day of admission to the festival. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Champion Energy Services, all kids 12 and under will receive free admission to the festival.
Buy your tickets here:
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 2023 Get Tickets for Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 2023.
09/06/2023
Meet our 2023 Downtown Festival Nonprofit Partners! ARTreach Fresh Arts Pink Bows Foundation Second Servings of Houston MFAH The Women's Fund Houston!
Bayou City Art Festival Announces 2023 Fall Downtown Nonprofit Partners View as Webpage Media Contact: Kim Padgett The Padgett Group 713-588-4130 [email protected] Bayou City Art Festival Announces 2023 Fall Downtown Nonprofit Partners HOUSTON (September 6, 2023)
08/24/2023
Big news, big news! Thank you to our Kids Free Program Sponsor Champion Energy Services - ALL kids under the age of 12 are FREE to attend the Downtown Bayou City Art Festival this October 14-15, 2023! Kids of all ages will love the art, interactive programs, live entertainment, food, and the Active Imagination Zone!
08/07/2023
Congratulations to the student artists selected to exhibit in our Collegiate Art Collective! We have students from Rice University, University of Houston, Houston Community College, and Lone Star College. Check out their artwork below and come visit them at the Downtown Festival October 14 & 15, 2023.
07/10/2023
Extra, extra! Read all about it: Applications are now open for Nonprofit Partners, Volunteers, Food Vendors and Live Entertainment for Bayou City Art Festival Downtown October 14 & 15! Feel free to share!
Applications Open for Nonprofit Partners, Volunteers, Food Vendors and Live Entertainment for Bayou City Art Festival Downtown October 14-15, 2023 View as Webpage Media Contact: Kim Padgett The Padgett Group 713-588-4130 [email protected] Applications Open for Nonprofit Partners, Volunteers, Food Vendors and Live Ent
07/04/2023
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06/23/2023
Bayou City Art Festival Announces Featured Artist for Downtown 2023: Michelle McDowell Smith - The Katy News Save the Date: October 14-15, 2023 Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., announced the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown featured artist is Michelle McDowell Smith, a mixed media artist from Roanoke, VA. Smith along with 250 artists from around the country, representi...
06/21/2023
We are so excited to announce that our featured artist for the 2023 Bayou City Art Festival Downtown is Michelle McDowell Smith! Read more below!
Bayou City Art Festival Announces Featured Artist for Downtown 2023: Michelle McDowell Smith Save the Date: October 14-15, 2023 View as Webpage Media Contact: Kim Padgett The Padgett Group 713-588-4130 [email protected] Bayou City Art Festival Announces Featured Artist for Downtown 2
06/18/2023
Today is the last day to apply!
Calling all artists! It’s your time to shine. Apply by June 18th. Details on our website.
06/12/2023
Application deadline is June 18!
Calling all artists! It’s your time to shine. Apply by June 18th. Details on our website.
05/14/2023
Thank you Glasstire for helping us spread the word for our call for college artists and participating artists for the Fall Downtown Festival October 14-15, 2023. More information below
Bayou City Art Festival Opens Call for Artists and College Art Students | Glasstire The Bayou City Art Festival in Houston has announced open calls for artists and college art students to participate in the fall event.
05/05/2023
Calling all college art students! Applications are now being accepted for our Annual Collegiate Art Collective, which will showcase six Houston area art students at the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown October 14-15, 2023. Deadline to apply is Friday, June 30, 2023. Application and information available here: www.bayoucityartfestival.com/rules-and-regulations.
04/22/2023
Thank you Southern Living for including us as one of your best art festivals!
Experience The South's Best Art Festivals This Year Discover the best art festivals in the South and explore the unique culture and art of the region. From music festivals to art shows, Southern Living has you covered.
04/20/2023
Calling all artists! It’s your time to shine. Apply by June 18th. Details on our website.
04/17/2023
Call for Artists: Applications Open for Fall 2023 Bayou City Art Festival View as Webpage Media Contact: Kim Padgett The Padgett Group 713-588-4130 [email protected] Call for Artists: Applications Open for Fall 2023 Bayou City Art Festival HOUSTON (April 17, 2023)
03/27/2023
ICYMI on Houston Public Media “Town Square with Ernie Manouse” on Friday:
Spring 2023 Bayou City Art Festival and the Impact of Art on Our Everyday Lives | Houston Public Media We dive into this widely popular art festival and examine what art adds to our society.
03/27/2023
Big shoutout to our incredible media sponsors for our spring festival this past weekend! We couldn’t do it without you! 😍
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Our Story
Established in 1971, the Bayou City Art Festival is a bi-annual event produced by the Art Colony Association. In the spring, the show is held at Memorial Park and in Downtown Houston in the fall.
Over the past 48 years, the festival routinely attracts crowds of 35,000 annually and has raised over $3.6 million in support of local nonprofit organizations.
The Art Colony Association provides unique art experiences and education for the greater Houston community by bringing diverse artists to the Bayou City Art Festival and supporting local non-profit organizations.
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