Bayou City Art Festival Downtown Takes Over City Streets on October 13-14

Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, is back this fall in Downtown

The sophisticated gallery will showcase 300 artist and will transform the streets of Downtown into artistic avenues bursting with colors and culture on Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14, 2018.

As one of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the U.S., the weekend festival brings over 20,000 patrons to the heart of Houston and provides them with the opportunity to see and purchase unique, custom art under the iconic Houston skyline.

ABOUT BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN

Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will benefit local non-profits and feature live music in front of City Hall and throughout the festival along with entertainment, beverage stations, food trucks and much more for patrons to enjoy.

In the Children’s Creative Zone, the festival’s non-profit partners will host art activities for all ages and include an interactive place to hang out.

The outdoor festival will provide guests with the opportunity to see and purchase unique, custom art under the iconic Houston skyline.

MEET FEATURED ARTIST, CHRIS VANCE

Fueled by daily experiences, emotions and ideas, Vance is able to transform a blank canvas into an interpretation of himself.

All Spaced Out
photo courtesy of Chris Vance

Art is his medium of expression and Vance refers to art as his personal diary. Using acrylic charcoal, spray paint or graffiti markers, he allows his feelings to drive the piece on a subconscious level. Vance works on wood, paper and finishes each piece with a coat of lacquer.

The featured artwork is inspired by Houston and showcases the city’s vibrant atmosphere and diverse communities. Vance was influenced by the exciting and inclusive city that is Houston.

The featured artwork is inspired by graffiti, cartoons, the skateboarding culture, and trains. Vance combined his signature style, and Downtown Houston’s ambiance to create a meaningful and fun piece.

TICKETS INFORMATION

For tickets and more information, go to www.artcolonyassociation.org/.

photos by V. Sweeten unless otherwise noted