Excitement Building for ArtWalk 2011

The excitement for ArtWalk 2011 is building. An unprecedented lineup of visual artists and musicians promises to make this weekend's event one to remember. Advertisements in local and regional publications and radio stations from Houston to San Antonio to Austin have been placed. Over 60 participating artists will be setting up tents on Fayetteville's historic Town Square and a full schedule of musical performances will take place in the Music and Food tent. Children’s art activities will also take place on the Square. 

A panel of judges will award over $5,500 in prize money to the participating artists who had to be "juried" or selected into the show.

One of the more popular spots will be the Wine Tent, where visitors can participate in wine tastings and purchase fine wines to take home. This year there are ARTS Commemorative Wines to chose from as well.

Plus, Royers and the Texas Pizza Wagon will be there.

All of these attractions make for a wonderful “fresh air” event this weekend in Fayetteville.

Austin Classical Guitar Society will bring a large group of guitarists to perform at ArtWalk.

Large Crowd Sees Pat Johnson Opening

A packed house came to see Pat Johnson's opening at ARTS Ross Gallery on the Square in Fayetteville. Saturday afternoon, April 9th. This was the local artist's first show at our gallery, and she presented current work as well as many older pieces on loan from collectors around the state. Pat's show will be up through May 1st, so visitors to ArkWalk (April 30th and May 1st) will have an opportunity to see this wonderful show of ceramics, drawings and paintings. Pat also opened her studio to visitors, allowing people to stroll several doors down the Square to see where she makes her clay pieces. 

Pat's work has been featured in many one person and group shows in Texas, including exhibitions at the Longview Museum of Fine Art and McNay Art Museum in San Antonio. She has also shown in Houston galleries such as Hooks-Epstein and Goldesberry.

The large crowd at ARTS Ross Gallery on the Square.

Detail of the ceramic piece titled "Lost & Found".

County Judge Ed Janecka with artist Pat Johnson.

Pat Johnson with Louis Greco. 

ArtWalk 2011 Announces Live Music Schedule

The lineup for the live music stage at this year's ArtWalk is an exciting mix of local favorites and new visitors to the Fayetteville Square. Make plans to spend some time in our Music and Food Tent at ArtWalk this year.

Mike Stroup                          Just Duet

ArtWalk 2011 - Live Music Schedule

SATURDAY, April 30, 2011

Event Hours:  10:00am - 5:00pm

10:00am   "Mike Stroup & Friends"  (country & western)

11:00am   "Mike Stroup & Friends"  (country & western)

12 Noon   "Jim & Bobbi"  (guitar and fiddle)

1:00pm    Terry Ross, Harpist

2:00pm   Fayette Czech Singers and Youth Dancers with Jimmie Fucik on Accordion

3:00pm   "Just Duet - Plus Two"  (guitars and singer)

4:00pm    "Just Duet - Plus Two"    (guitars and singer)

SUNDAY, May 1, 2011

Event Hours:  11:00am - 4:00pm

11:00am   "Jalapeno Honey"  (traditional and contemporary Celtic music)

12 Noon   "Jalapeno Honey"  (traditional and contemporary Celtic music)

1:00pm   "Austin Classical Guitar Society" (group of 15 classical guitarists)

2:00pm   "Just Duet - Plus Two"  (guitars and singer)

3:00pm    "Just Duet - Plus Two"  (guitars and singer)