Meadows Center Seeking Artwork For Art Of The Sacred Springs Exhibit

In celebration of the San Marcos Springs, artists are encouraged to translate the beauty of Spring Lake and The Meadows Center through their artwork…

SAN MARCOS, TX – The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University invites artists to submit artwork inspired by Spring Lake and the San Marcos Springs for inclusion the upcoming Art of the Sacred Springs Exhibit at Spring Lake on Saturday, April 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

In celebration of the San Marcos Springs, artists are encouraged to translate the beauty of Spring Lake and The Meadows Center through their artwork. Submissions must be in an 8-inch x 8-inch format and weigh no more than 5 pounds.

The Meadows Center will accept up to 2 submissions per artist. To participate in the opportunity to display your art, please submit an application at http://sacredsprings.meadowswater.org by April 1. Upon acceptance, artists will be given more details.

“This is a great opportunity for students and local artists to showcase their work and share their passion for the San Marcos Springs, which provide water for the San Marcos River and Spring Lake,” Community Miranda Wait said.

Tickets for an adult-only art showing at Spring Lake on April 28 are available online at http://bit.ly/2slHkl4. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Beverages and light refreshments will be provided.

The exhibit will have an extended showing at Dahlia Woods Gallery from May 3 to May 5, which will include a closing reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5.

The art featured in the exhibit will be available for purchase, with proceeds split 72/28 to the artist and the Dahlia Woods Gallery. Proceeds raised from ticket sales will support the Spring Lake education program and the Indigenous Cultures Institute’s Summer Youth Program.

Prizes for first, second and third place awards will be given during the April 28 art showing at Spring Lake.

For more information about the Art of the Sacred Springs Exhibit at Spring Lake, visit http://events.txstate.edu/recurrences/52082 or email springlakeevents@txstate.edu.

Art of the Sacred Texas Springs is a collaborative series of exhibits, pilgrimages and other events throughout the Texas Hill Country at various venues in San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, Wimberley, and New Braunfels. Additional information can be found at www.sacredtexas springs.com.

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University was named following a generous gift from The Meadows Foundation in August 2012.

The Meadows Center inspires research, innovation and leadership that ensures clean, abundant water for the environment and all humanity, and is led by Executive Director Andrew Sansom, Ph.D.