For the sixth consecutive year, the San Marcos Art League (SMAL) is bringing Art Scared back to the downtown Square on Saturday, Oct. 25. The temporary seasonal public art installation is open to all area children, from elementary through high school age. Participants are invited to paint a section of a designated window with a fall or Halloweenthemed image. Painted windows will remain on display for the public to enjoy through Nov. 8.
“It’s become such a fun tradition for the participants and viewers, said Nancy Brown, SMAL’s San Marcos Art Center Director and creator of the event. “We’re thrilled to be able to continue our ongoing efforts through this very public display and celebration of the arts.”
Once again, SMAL is joining forces with area schools and several generous sponsors including H-E-B, Mayor Jane Hughson, the Price Center & Garden and the Downtown Association of San Marcos, to bring the event back and provide appropriate supplies and prizes. First, Second and Third Place Prizes will be awarded at each different school-age level. All participants will receive acknowledgement and leave the event with a gift bag, extra paint supplies and brushes to create more art at home.
Approximately 70 window spaces will be taped off at participating businesses around the Square to make up the Art Scared Gallery. Spaces are grouped, and allotted for elementary, middle and high school students. Interested students and their parent or guardian may sign up through Oct. 18 at artleaguesmtx.org/artscared.
Windows will be assigned to participating students to paint with the assistance of at least one parent or teacher on Saturday, Oct. 25. Family- friendly imagery is requested. Staggered painting times for elementary, middle and high school students will be in place. The Award Ceremony will take place on Sat. Nov. 8 as part of the monthly Art Squared activities.
For more information, please email info@art leaguesmtx.org.
The San Marcos Art League is the oldest arts organization in San Marcos. Founded in the 1970’s, SMAL obtained non-profit status in 1983. Through the years it has grown into a dynamic organization that currently has over 150 members. In 2017, this website was launched with the purpose of bringing information not only about the Art League, but about the entire arts community, to the public. As an additional outreach, our weekly newsletters reach over 1000 subscribers.
In October of 2019, the Art League reached a milestone and fulfilled a dream by opening the downtown San Marcos Art Center. This beautiful space, located in a historic building on the Square, highlights the talents of our members.
Photos courtesy of The San Marcos Art League
