SAN MARCOS, TEXAS The San Marcos Art League (SMAL) is bringing a new temporary public art installation to the exterior windows of participating establishments on the historic downtown Square via a unique kid’s art project titled Art Scared. Elementary – High School-aged children are invited to paint a section of a designated window on Saturday, Oct. 24 with a Halloween-themed image. Painted windows will remain on display for the public to enjoy through the end of the month.
“The town I grew up in did this every fall and it was always a great hit with kids and adults alike,” said Nancy Brown, SMAL’s San Marcos Art Center Manager. “Our purpose here is two-fold,” she added. “First, to supplement the art curriculum for San Marcos area students, and second, to encourage engagement in downtown San Marcos establishments.”
SMAL is joining forces with area schools, the Downtown Association of San Marcos (DASM), and San Marcos Main Street to bring the free, fun, and creative event to town. The event is made possible through the generous support of the sponsors, including HEB, Greater San Marcos Partnership, Calaboose Museum, Main Street Mermaid Society, the Insurance Agency of San Marcos, Central Texas Ballet, Rick’s Lock and Key, and SOAR. First Place Prizes will be awarded in each different school-age-level. All participants will receive acknowledgement and leave the event with brushes and paint supplies to create more art at home.
Approximately 60 window spaces have been identified at participating businesses around the Square. 20 spaces will be grouped and allotted for elementary, middle, and high school students. Interested students and their parent or guardian should visit: Art Scared – Artist Registration
Windows will be assigned to participating students to paint with the assistance of at least one parent or teacher on Saturday, October 24. Family-friendly imagery and safe social distancing practices will be observed, along with staggered painting times for elementary, middle, and high school students.
For more information, please email info@artleaguesmtx.org.
About the SMAL
OUR MISSION “To Encourage, Foster, Promote and Nurture the Arts in the San Marcos Community.”
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, showcases the talents of our members. It also serves as a special events venue, meeting space, and a space for workshops and artist demonstrations.
