Our fair would not be possible without dedicated volunteers who donate their time year after year to make Cherrywood Art Fair one of the most successful not-for-profit fairs in Central Texas. They volunteer for many reasons but it’s not always to simply help the fair be successful or to gain event experience. More often than not, they volunteer to ensure that profits from the fair continue to support Chula League’s Little Artist BIG ARTIST arts mentoring program. Unlike other fairs, profits from artist applications, booth fees, sponsorships and donations support a truly amazing after-school arts program that pairs East Austin 5th and 6th graders with professional artists. Together, they learn about, and participate in the creative process – with amazing results. You can see their work every year at the Spring Art Show or at the Cherrywood Art Fair silent auction. Many of our volunteers think that’s pretty cool and so do we!
So today, and everyday, we thank our volunteers. We are humbled by their giving hearts, support of local art and dedication to the laBA program!
Sound fun? Want to get involved? Get started here.
Have questions? Contact our FANTASTIC new Volunteer Coordinator – Carmen James at volunteers@cherrwoodartfair.org. She can answer general questions or help find the perfect role for you!
Here are few fun facts about Carmen!
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WHAT’s your day job?
I’m Literacy Specialist at a Spanish immersion elementary school. -
WHAT’s your favorite hobby?
I love sewing and making colorful things, and recently I’ve gotten into printmaking. I’m excited to show a few woodcut prints at the Women Printmakers of Austin gallery for E.A.S.T. -
WHAT are you MOST excited about for this year’s fair?
I’m super excited to be involved in the fair this year and to get to know everyone. I’m planning to get some unique Christmas gifts for my family (jewelry? ceramics?), and I’ll definitely make a stop at the German Christmas cookie trailer. -
WHAT’s your favorite East Austin hang out?
It’s a tough call, but one of them is Gourmand’s. -
WHAT Austin celebrity should come shop at the CHERRYWOOD ART FAIR?
I think Willie Nelson would appreciate the artsy East-side vibe. -
IF you could pick any local, family-oriented act (a band, artist, musician, activity, dance team, theatre troop, etc.) to perform at the fair, WHO would it be?
The multimedia storybook Ivy and the Wicker Suitcase by local musician Brian Beattie, which features loads of Austin musical talent, sounds pretty amazing.
