CELEBRATING THE ARTS
Thank you and congratulations are in order, for all the visual artists and artisans whose artworks created a lovely atmosphere for this year's Hill Country Art and Wine Festival at Main Plaza.
Although the artists experienced late evening and morning showers, the festivalgoers came out in full force Saturday afternoon to appreciate the heart and soul of festival creatives from the visual artists and vintners to les boulangers, les fromagers, a master distiller and an orchardist.
If you are unfamiliar with any of these titles, we encourage you to make your plans now to participate in next year's festival.
And the winners are — The Art and Wine Committee this year chose to award first, second, and third-place rosettes for the artists’ overall presentations in both divisions of Fine Arts -- fine arts created solely for aesthetic value, imagination and intellectual expression; and Applied Arts, functional or utilitarian art that combines aesthetic beauty with practical, everyday use.
* Fine Arts: First place, Max Tayor; Second place, Matthew Teter; and third place, Doreen Hill-Gardner.
* Applied Arts: First place, Brittany Nicole Stracke, “Jumping Beans Pottery”; Second place, Patricia Castillo and Paul Jolet, “2 Peas Art”; and third place, Al Levy, “Alwood Arts.”
We were so pleased with the enthusiasm and caliber of the community of artists and artisans who provided a quality show for our festival-goers.
Remember, Saturday, June 6, is National Bubbly Day. We encourage you to join the Artists of Carriage House Gallery for snacks, bubbles, prosecco and bellinis, from 2-6 p.m.
This is an artists’ reception featuring the artwork of Susan Die and John Freud. This is a great opportunity to meet the artists and hear their inspirations, at The Carriage House Gallery, 110 Rosewood Ave. In Boerne. For details, call 830-248-1184.
Die is a fused glass artist working with both glass and glass enamels. Her work is both nature-inspired and bold, color-textured abstracts.
Freud is a photographer capturing some of the most stunning natural areas of the Hill Country and the Cibolo Nature Center. He is also an author, and you can purchase his book, “Replenishing our Hills,” at the gallery.
HCCA Arts Calendar * HCCArts Classroom at The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne. Class size limited; all supplies provided. Register today at www.hccarts.org. For information call Paula, 210269-8349. Meet new folks, allow your creativity to be stimulated!
— June 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Go with the Flow,” acrylic pour with Julie Majek, immersion workshop.
— June 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Abstract Expressionism” with Pauly Tamez, immersion workshop.
* Free Outdoor Movie Night, June 20 at sunset.
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (1975). Bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic basket and don your finest attire, preparing for an evening of absurd humor, medieval antics and unforgettable quotes as we embark on a quest for the Holy Grail! Bring family and friends.
Brought to you by HCCA Cinema, our newest group of community's young, independent filmmakers.
* Art After Hours — June 16, 7-9 p.m.: Ring making, with Kelly Leith.
— June 23, 7-9 p.m.: Gel plate printing, with Kelly Leith.
— June 30, 7-9 p.m.: Discharge dyeing, with Kelly Leith.
* Six-week Stained Glass panel workshop series with Kelly Leith, from 6-8 p.m. June 18 & 25, July 9, 16, 23, & 30. Includes pattern layout, marking, cutting, fitting, soldering, and finishing techniques. Whether experienced or new to Stained Glass, this is an opportunity to create something beautiful.
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