In memory of Dr. Dick Schindler

“Dick had more energy than any human being on the planet and loved almost everything about his life here (in Austin). Bike riding, running, skiing, roller skiing … anything physical was his thing. He also loved the arts – especially music… the opera. He had so much fun asking others to go with him.”

 

SEE ART ~ Art Exhibits

Ongoing both days

Featured Artist Ta-coumba T. Aiken exhibit at the Austin ArtWorks Center, 2nd floor

Chalk Artist Allison Severson will have a large 3D mural great for taking photos

Trunk Show with StoryPeople at the Austin ArtWorks Center.

Clay on the Wheel Demonstration by Dom Venzant

Free face painting of the Festival design by Claire Bliese of Let’s Face It

Sit and get a henna design created by Kaiya Ryberg

Art demonstrations Saturday & Sunday
Henna Dye Mixing by Kaiya Ryberg
Encaustic Painting by Beth Sievers
SAORI Weaving by Chiaki O’Brien
Plein Air Painting by Willow Gentile

MAKE ART ~ Art-Making Opportunities

Ongoing both days

Family Art Tent - Get inspired with the materials provided to make art as a family. Located east of the SPAM® Museum. What will you create?

Paint the PT - Grab a brush and paint the new PT Cruiser.

Bubble Blow - Just pick up a wand and blow. Located east of the SPAM® museum.

Spin Art - Relive your memories of county fair spin art at our new spin art table.

String Box Shanty - explore weaving in your own way with an assortment of yard

(Neo)Muralismos de México brings the joy of this Mexican folk art to Minnesota. Help create "alebrijes", fantastical creatures, often the combination of multiple animals (example: a dog head, the body of a fish, and the tail of a bird), painted in imaginative patterns and bright colors. They represent Mexico's mixed cultural heritage, indigenous roots, and our connection with both the natural world and the spiritual world.

Calligraphy - Sally Wightkin and calligraphers from the Colleagues of Calligraphy demonstrate various styles, tools and materials of calligraphy. Collaborate with the calligraphers to create a keepsake bookmark. 

Watercolor Make & Take - Join Amy Krause as she demonstrates the art of watercolor painting. Make your own design to take home!

PLAN YOUR DAY

Don’t miss out on these activities that only happen at the times listed below!

Piñata Breaking near the Family Art tent at 12pm on Saturday and 12pm on Sunday. Thank you piñata artist Gabriela Alva.

Bookmark Making on Saturday at 10am at Sweet Reads, 407 N Main St.