Experience Elgin Art Walk! Saturday, November 14, 2009

Elgin, Texas is a treasure trove of artistic talent. Our town is home to a growing number of artists and artisans working in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, stoneware, forged iron, glass, wood, jewelry, photography, and more. Many of the Elgin artists and artisans are masters in their chosen disciplines. In addition to the astounding number of visual artists in the area, Elgin is also very rich in musical talent.

The Elgin Art Walk is a community event that showcases the remarkable talents of these artists. Come join us for a self-guided tour of art exhibits in our galleries and other locations throughout the historic downtown district where you will find unique works of art not found anywhere else. Meet the artists and learn how their art is created. Enjoy the sounds of local musicians. Bring your friends and family and let us welcome you with a bit of Texas hospitality.

Artists: for participation information, please contact Lynette@ElginArtWalk.com.

Holiday by the Tracks, Elgin

Artists are wanted for Elgin's annual "Holiday by the Tracks" celebration. The Artist Showcase is an outdoor show at Veteran's Memorial Park in Downtown Elgin. The show is held in conjunction with Elgin's Holiday by the Tracks . The showcase is an "artist only" event and welcomes artists and artisans working in all media. All work exhibited must be professional quality works designed by the artist and created by the artist’s own hands. Applications should be submitted no later than November 21, 2009. Download one here.

Deck The Walls Mosaic Mural Project, Smithville

A public art project. Kids of all ages execute skateboard deck designs in mosaic to be installed at the power plaza skate park in Smithville. Sessions every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Mary Nichols Art Center. Participation is free and students may join in at any time.

2009-2010 Calendar

November

November 14

• Pine Street Market Days, Bastrop: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the corner of Main & Pine Streets. Vendors will have for sale arts & crafts, jewelry, children's clothes, candles, woodworking, and many other handmade items. You will find all kinds of great gift ideas at Market Days. Come and join the Bastrop Business and Professional Women who sponsor Market Days. Visit www.bastropbpw.com or Call 512/303-6233 for more information.

• Glitz and Glamour Mosaics, Mary Nichols Art Center, Smithville: Instructor Stephanie Shroyer. All materials provided to make a one of a kind mosaic using all of the high quality mosaic material available today for a contemporary or Moroccan style piece. $100.00 for the class. registration fee $40.00 with the balance of $60.00 due at class. Contact: Stephanie Shroyer, I Fall To Pieces Mosaics, P.O. Box 72, Plum, Texas 78952, Tel: 979/702-1246, ifalltopieces@msn.com
  

  November 27 and 28

• Harvest Art Fest 2009, Bastrop: Sponsored by Bastrop Association for the Fine Arts, handmade art and homegrown food. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm both days.
  

December