GET READY...FOR 2009 OPEN ARTIST STUDIO TOUR!! 
Second annual self-guided two day tour of artist studios and galleries "on and off" Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio, Texas February 13 and 14, 2009 The mission of “On and Off Fredericksburg
Rd.” is to promote the work of diverse visual and cultural
artists, enhance the appreciation for the arts in the community,
and stimulate economic in our evitalization and cultural tourism in our
neighborhood.
The On and Off Fredericksburg Rd. Studio Tour weekend kicks off at Bihl Haus Arts on Friday evening, February 12, 6:00-9:00 pm with the not-to-be missed On and Off Fred Autograph Party. On exhibit are works of art from each of the 40+ artists on the tour. (Most of the works on display are reproduced in our full color catalog. At the Party, you’ll be able to meet the artists—they’ll be available to autograph copies of the catalog--and to mingle with local notables, enjoy libations and delightful hors d'oeuvres, and listen to some beautiful jazz. This event is free and open to the public, so please bring your friends! On hand will be artists who live and work in the Monticello Park, Jefferson, Woodlawn lake, Los Angeles Heights/Keystone, and Beacon Hill Neighborhoods. |
ARTISTS! Artists living and working in the following San Antonio communities are eligible to participate -- Los Angeles Heights, Keystone, Beacon Hill, Monticello Park, Jefferson, and Woodlawn. Artists without studios in those areas may be eligible to participate in an alternate space exhibition. ARTISTS! Start thinking about next year! Click here for information about the studio tour and a schedule of planned activities! View the 2008 on-line application to participate in the open studio tour! Watch for an updated application form for 2009! HERE'S THE 2008 LIST OF ARTISTS Click on each artist's name to view samples of their works. Watch for the updated list for 2009!
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Spend the rest of the weekend—Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14, 11 am to 5 pm —meandering, free of charge, through artists’ studios and area galleries. From reclaimed former neighborhood grocery stores to intimate backyard sanctuaries, the studios on the tour provide the environments in which artists create a variety of works, such as large-scale ceramic sculptures, metalwork, one-of-a-kind light fixtures, art photography, beadwork and embroidery, and painting in a variety of styles. Demonstrations, hospitality, and opportunities to purchase art—just in time for Valentine’s Day—are all part of the On and Off Fred experience. |
Contact: Kellen McIntyre. Co-chair, On and off Fredericksburg Road: Studio Tour Email: kellenkee@swbell.net |