Welcome Coyotes!


This is the place to find out about the art world in and around Fort Worth especially for the parents, students and friends of Carlson. I will also post links for contests, exhibits, classes and things that might be of interest to art students and their families.

I am always collecting ideas for projects that can be done at home, whether they be art experiences or craft ideas. Because the structure of our school day doesn't allow for as much in depth work as I would enjoy...or the students would enjoy, for that matter...I hope you will try some of the cool ideas I have found. Also, if YOU have cool ideas that you think other students would be interested in, please feel free to send them to me to post here.

My email address is: genifer.best@fwisd.org.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Main Street Arts Festival


Yesterday Main Street Arts Festival opened in downtown Fort Worth. This is a wonderful FREE opportunity to see all sorts of interesting artwork, hear some fantastic music and check out what some enterprising FWISD students are creating and selling. The festival is open each day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Star-Telegram booth features the winning artwork from the Blooming Young Artists Contest. Alice Carlson had 19 entries in this contest but did not have anyone selected to display. The contest had over 500 entries in it!

Main Street Arts Festival is also a fantastic opportunity to meet the artists and speak with them about their work. I encourage you to talk to these incredibly talented individuals. Often they are not from our area, traveling great distances to show their art.

Head down to the north end of the festival toward the courthouse and you will find a children's area. There are booths in which you can create your own art, get your face painted, learn about art opportunities and more! There are also the FWISD Young Artists booths where you can meet other students, see their art and purchase it, if you so desire. Last year, Carlson participated in this wonderful experience. I organize a group to develop an artistic idea, create the product and market the artwork usually during Spring Intersession on alternate years. Last year we made and sold stained glass mosaics...next year, who knows?

Find out more information about Main Street Arts Festival at www.mainstreetartsfest.org

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