Forney Arts Council
Art is life reflected back at us. We are all contributors. Please join us in our quest and patronage
Please join us in our quest and patronage of art in the Forney community.
30/06/2024
Don't miss the Forney Community Band's FREE Concert TONIGHT 8PM at the Mick Spellman Amphitheater (Forney Community Park).
Round up the family, your picnic supplies and join us for evening of patriotic music!
25/06/2024
Join us this Sunday, June 30th 8PM for an evening of patriotic music performed by the Forney Community Band!
The Forney Community Band is made up of volunteer musicians of all ages from throughout our Forney area community who share a passion for music. Bring the family, your picnic gear and enjoy this FREE concert at the Mick Spellman Amphitheater located at the Forney Community Park.
Its not too late to join the Forney Community Band! Join the group today at FHS 2:30pm!
Don't miss your chance to participate in this summer's Forney Community Band!
Rehearsal's are Sunday's in June at FHS 2:30pm.
The Free Community Concert will take place on June 30, 2024 8pm at the Spellman Amphitheater.
If you have any questions, please email Mario Luna at [email protected].
15/06/2024
We want to give a big shout to all the art and crafts vendors for participating in today's Mustang Creek Music & Arts Festival! Join us today in Downtown Forney for live music, art, crafts, and food! (101 E. Main St.)
14/06/2024
Check out photos from the Forney Community Band's rehearsal! Rehearsal's are Sunday's in June at FHS 2:30pm.
The Free Community Concert will take place on June 30, 2024 8pm at the Spellman Amphitheater.
If you have any questions, please email Mario Luna at [email protected].
13/06/2024
We hope to see everyone at the Mustang Creek Music & Arts Festival this weekend on Saturday, June 15th! In addition to the great music lineup there will be an assortment of art and craft vendors to check out!
Event Link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/786220709709465
11/06/2024
CALL FOR ARTISAN CRAFT VENDORS!
Hello Folks!
The Mustang Creek Music & Arts Festival is coming up on Saturday, June 15th! Due to the postponement of the festival's original event date, we had (2) vendor spots open up!
If you would like to participate on Saturday, please fill out the application link below.
Call for Arts & Craft Vendors: Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival — The Forney Arts Council The Forney Arts Council and City of Forney are now accepting artist and artisan craft vendor applications for participation in the 2024 Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival on June 1, 2024!
08/06/2024
Market day is TODAY!! Come shop!
03/06/2024
First Forney Community Band rehearsal!
28/05/2024
Check out all the great folks who will have booths at the Mustang Creek Music & Arts Festival!
Rescheduled to June 15, 2024, 1pm-10pm
Main St. & Bois d’Arc St.
Downtown Forney, Texas 75126
27/05/2024
18/05/2024
Check out the FHS AP Art Show now on display at the Spellman Museum of Forney History!
11/05/2024
The Downtown Forney Market is OPEN today till 3pm! Shop artisan made gifts, candles, soaps, plants, baked goods, jewelry, handmade items, custom items, art, pet adoptions, food and more!
Located on the grounds of the old Murray Cotton Gin (210 E. Broad St.)
30/04/2024
Just wanted to give a quick update. There has been a Jessica Daisy claiming to be a part of Downtown Forney Market. She is NOT! It is a scam. Please report and do NOT send money to this person. We accept payments through our application process only. It is there for everyone's protection.
You will always receive responses from Downtown Forney Market page, the Forney Arts Council or Vicki Cortez. If we add more people we will always let you know who.
Just wanted to give a quick update. There has been a Jessica Daisy claiming to be a part of Downtown Forney Market . She is NOT! It is a scam. Please report and do NOT send money to this person. We accept payments through our application process only. It is there for everyone's protection.
You will always receive responses from this page, the Forney Arts Council or Vicki Cortez. If we add more people we will always let you know who.
28/04/2024
We had a blast leading the garden art project at the Sharing The Love Foundation's Earth Day Service Day at the Children's Legacy Garden! Thank you to our volunteers for helping make it possible! We are a volunteer group and couldn't do it without your support!
25/04/2024
Now accepting applications for the 2024 FAC Arts Scholarship!
If you know a graduating high school senior who intends to major or concentrate their post-secondary studies in one of the following areas:
• Visual Arts
• Design
• Radio, TV, Film
• Instrumental Music
• Vocal Music
• Theater
• Dance
• Culinary
please let them know about this scholarship opportunity! The deadline to apply is May 1, 2024.
For complete application instructions and form please visit:
2024 FAC Arts Scholarship — The Forney Arts Council 2023 FAC Arts Scholarship for graduating high school seniors
19/04/2024
CALL TO 2D/3D Visual Artists & Artisan Craft Vendors!
APPLICATION DEADLINE TODAY: 4/19
The Forney Arts Council and City of Forney - Government are now accepting 2D/3D visual artist and artisan craft vendor applications for participation in the 2024 Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival on June 1, 2024!
Eligible Categories:
•Visual Art
•Pottery/Ceramics/Sculpture
•Textile/Fiber
•Wood/Metal/Glass
•Bed, Bath, Scent
•Home Goods & Seasonal Decor
•Jewelry
•Seasonal Gourmet Food Products
Use the link below for event details and application!
Call for Arts & Craft Vendors: Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival — The Forney Arts Council The Forney Arts Council and City of Forney are now accepting artist and artisan craft vendor applications for participation in the 2024 Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival on June 1, 2024!
16/04/2024
The Forney Arts Council and City of Forney - Government are now accepting 2D/3D visual artist and artisan craft vendor applications for participation in the 2024 Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival on June 1, 2024!
Eligible Categories:
•Visual Art
•Pottery/Ceramics/Sculpture
•Textile/Fiber
•Wood/Metal/Glass
•Bed, Bath, Scent
•Home Goods & Seasonal Decor
•Jewelry
•Seasonal Gourmet Food Products
Deadline To Apply: April 19, 2024
Use the link below for event details and application!
Call for Arts & Craft Vendors: Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival — The Forney Arts Council The Forney Arts Council and City of Forney are now accepting artist and artisan craft vendor applications for participation in the 2024 Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival on June 1, 2024!
13/04/2024
Shop the Downtown Forney Market OPEN TODAY till 3pm! Featuring artisan made crafts, baked goods, plants, candles, soaps, home decor, food and more! We are super excited to welcome all the new vendors at today's market and catch up with our returning folks!
Check out FREE books by our FAC booth courtesy of Citizens for a Forney Area Library, say hello to our friends the Forney Lions and learn more about pet adoptions by Terrell Animal Alliance!
Located: 210 E. Broad St. (Grounds of the old Murray Cotton Gin)
09/04/2024
The Forney Arts Council and City of Forney - Government are now accepting visual artist and artisan craft vendor applications for participation in the 2024 Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival on June 1, 2024!
Use the link below for event details and application!
Call for Arts & Craft Vendors: Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival — The Forney Arts Council The Forney Arts Council and City of Forney are now accepting artist and artisan craft vendor applications for participation in the 2024 Mustang Creek Music & Art Festival on June 1, 2024!
06/04/2024
Juliana Crownover is the artist who created these beautiful paintings, now on exhibit at Stash’s Table and Fable in downtown Forney. Come check out her work! It will be on display until late May.
04/04/2024
The City of Forney and 301Productions are proud to announce the "Mustang Creek Music and Arts Festival." Join us in Downtown Forney on June 1, 2024, from 1 pm to 10 pm for an event celebrating local art and music. Interested artists and artisan craft vendors can apply a the following link:
https://bit.ly/3xlOoAO
The City of Forney and 301Productions are proud to announce the "Mustang Creek Music and Arts Festival." Join us in Downtown Forney on June 1, 2024, from 1 pm to 10 pm for an event celebrating local art and music. Interested artists and artisan craft vendors can apply at the following link: https://bit.ly/3xlOoAO
ABOUT FAC
OUR VISION
The Forney Arts Council is a young vibrant non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating opportunities for local artists, while increasing the awareness of the arts in the community. We are young and old; artists and admirers; new and long-time residents of Forney. We envision an expanded Arts Center for the arts adding to Forney’s already vibrant and burgeoning downtown.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Forney area has a vibrant and inclusive environment, conducive to learning, appreciating, and experiencing the cultural arts. Our primary goal is to promote local artists by giving them a venue to connect with the public through excellence in both education and performance. We encourage community outreach and diversity. Our organization has committed to accomplishing the following goals:
1. Advocate awareness through activities, events, and promotion of the arts;
2. Represent the diversity of our community through public art and performance;
3. Teach fundamentals of cultural art disciplines and provide facilities for creative expression;
4. Sustain the growth and development of The Forney Arts Council through ongoing financial support.
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