What is Art Fest?

Creativity is one way of connecting with our spiritual selves and using our creative talents to make the world a more beautiful and interesting place. Calvary’s Art Fest is a once-a-year celebration of the talented artists and crafts persons in Bastrop County.  This year’s festival schedule: ∙ 

• Friday August 2, 2024 – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
• Saturday August 3, 2024 – 10:00 AM—4:00 PM 

Artists and crafters of ALL AGES are invited to participate by exhibiting at this event. Musical entertainment and light snacks will be served to our guests.

How can I exhibit?

Each artist or crafts person may submit up to 4 pieces. If the submission is a collection of smaller inexpensive pieces such as greeting cards, earrings, or prints they may be submitted as one piece as long as each item is priced the same (e.g. $10 each, set of 6 for $15).  

Bring your item(s) to the Parish Office at 1028 Main Street on July 31st or August 1st between 9 AM—5 PM. We will create a tag for each submission with the following information: 

• Artist Name 
• Address 
• Phone 
• Email 
• Title of Item 
• Description of piece (medium, inspiration, etc.) 

Why should I exhibit?

Located at the intersection of Main & Spring Street, our Parish Hall is a prime venue for exhibiting your creative efforts. Last year saw several hundred people visiting the exhibit and many of them purchased art. 

• Sell your work without paying an entry fee. The artists earn 60% of any pieces they sell. The other 40% of sale price goes to support community ministries at Calvary such as free bag lunches, Open Door meals program, distribution of water to visitors, blood drives, Concerts at Calvary, and other downtown events. 
• Artists of any age are encouraged to participate. Last year we had submissions from artists ages 2-86 years old. 
• You have the opportunity to meet other artists and crafts people who share your passion. Networking with these other talented people, you can learn exciting things about the art communities in and around Bastrop.  
• If you do not have a regular exhibit space or studio, this venue offers a great venue for your work to be seen and for folks to have an opportunity to purchase one of your pieces. If you do have a studio or gallery this is a great way to advertise other works that can be found there.
• Because it is the weekend of the Homecoming Rodeo and August’s First Friday there will be a lot of foot traffic in the downtown area. This means more people seeing your work and hopefully purchasing items.

Drop-off & Pick-up Art 

Staff from Calvary will be on hand to receive  your submissions between 9:00 AM and  5:00 PM. 

Dates for drop-off are: 

• Wednesday, July 31st 
• Thursday, August 1st 

Submissions that do not sell may be picked up between 4:00 and 5:00 PM on Saturday or between 1:00-2:00 PM on Sunday.  

Must I attend to submit? 

All exhibitors are welcome to attend as much of the Art Fest as they like.  However, if you choose not to attend, we will have individuals on hand to share information about your submissions and to help with sales.

Questions? Contact Kate Hurst at 512- 308-7808.