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Arts Fest 2009, May 9
Stan and Myra Allen, co-chairs. The inaugural year established Arts Fest as a major annual event sponsored and managed by the WVAL. The Fest was inspired by Art Walk, a project of the Wimberley Merchants Association in past years.
In 2009:
- Two festive exhibit pavilions were built by volunteers.
- The first Poster Artwork Competition was held.
- A logo was designed for the Arts Fest.
- 47 artists displayed art in all media in tents and pavilions.
- Lively bands played all day on a coffee house porch.
- Despite record heat, a large, enthusiastic turnout celebrated the day...and Arts Fest was hailed as a community asset.
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Arts Fest 2010, April 24
Julie Ray and Deborah Elliott, co-chairs. This was a year of major expansion, as the theme “Arts with an S” added theater and classical music to the mix.
In 2010:
- Headliners John Dee, Kevin Welch and Billy Crockett brought their renowned talents to a stage in the Wimberley Café's new landscaped garden.
-The Starlight Symphony Orchestra and Wimberley Players earned bravos!
- Children’s creative art activities pleased families.
- A classic car exhibit provided "the art of the car."
-The Square was closed to cars -Local non-profits volunteered help all day and attendance was estimated at 3,000.
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Arts Fest 2011. April 28
Ian Green, chair; Gina Casarez and Kaye Collins, vice-chairs. With a vision of "bigger and better every year," the Fest initiated a jury process for artists this year. 68 artists exhibited, with many late applicants on a waiting list.
In 2011:
- Jill Carver, a nationally prominent Austin artist served as the Fest’s first “guest artist.”
- The art of dance was introduced with a stunning performance by Ballet Folklorico from St. Edward’s University.
- Acclaimed headliners Ponty Bone and the Squeezetones and singer-songwriter Butch Hancock and Friends wowed the crowd.
- Attendees estimated at “half again as many as 2010" bought more art than ever.
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