The 2014 HCA Art Rain Barrel Auction

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Artists from around the Hill Country have donated their time and talent decorating beautiful rain barrels to help raise awareness about rainwater harvesting and the 2014Rainwater Revival. These unique custom painted rain barrels are being auctioned off through the end of the Rainwater Revival, October 25 at 4:00pm.

All proceeds from this auction will fund grants for local schools to be used for rainwater harvesting projects and water conservation education. Since the Rainwater Revival began in 2010, 13 schools throughout the Hill Country have benefited from grants received through HCA’s Rainwater Revival School Grant Program. Even if you don’t need a rain barrel you can still contribute to the Rainwater Revival School Grant Fund with a donation by visiting the auction site here. 

You can view the art barrels below and “in person” at their art barrel tour locations until the event. We’ll round the barrels up for the Rainwater Revival where attendees will have an opportunity to continue bidding on their favorite barrel using their mobile devices until the event and auction ends at 4:00 pm. 

Thank you to Austin Green Water and Hastings Humans for helping to make this happen! A special thanks also to the organizations below for supporting the grant program by hosting a rain barrel at their location.

The 2014 Rainwater Revival will be held in Dripping Springs on October 25th from 10:00 am to 4:00pm. Learn more

ARTIST: Rachel Dory, http://www.racheldory.com

TITLE: Rain and Windmills

ARTIST’S STATEMENT: I love the stark geometry and soaring lines that windmills bring to our rugged Texas landscapes. As I considered the subject of water conservation, I felt that the image of a windmill would be appropriate – both as an object of beauty and as a symbol of responsibly harnessing and conserving our natural resources.
TRAIL LOCATION: The Natural Gardener, Austin

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Mara Cardwell – http://www.maracardwellartgallery.com

TITLE:  On Earth We Are One

ARTIST’S STATEMENT:  The earth unites us as one on its grounds of natural resources like water, trees, mountains, wildlife and skies.  Mother Earth has provided for us for billions of years.  It’s time for us to unite forces, conserve the beautiful gifts we live with, and provide for generations to come.

TRAIL LOCATION:  Lone Star Capital, 401 E Hwy 290, Dripping Springs

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ARTIST: Kay Hughes – http://www.knottgarden.com

TITLE: At the Bird Bath

ARTIST’S STATEMENT: ‘At the Bird Bath’ is a painted rain barrel for the community of the Rainwater Revival program. The purpose of the program is to raise awareness to water collection and conservation. The proceeds of the program will go the Hill Country Schools. Not only am I a gardener, a Back Yard Habitat provider and rain collector via barrels of many years, but I give to the community. ‘At the Bird Bath’ was inspired by seeing nature and water, feeling it all around and learning from it. My paintings are of nature and fun things out of my studio, Knott Garden in Austin, and I am Kay Hughes.

TRAIL LOCATION:  Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S Access, Canyon Lake

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ARTIST: Kathryn Babboni – http://www.katrynkaink.com

TITLE: Love & Gratitude:Elemental Re-Cognition

ARTIST’S STATEMENT: My design was inspired by Dr. Masaru Emoto’s book, “ The Hidden Messages in Water.” Dr. Emoto discovered that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them; in essence proving that our thoughts, words, and our very consciousness has an immediate impact upon the water within both our bodies and environment. I chose to paint upon the rain barrel words of love and gratitude in many languages, with the intent of blessing the water and increasing awareness about our personal and collective responsibility to honor the Element of Water and our Mother Earth. Water is so much more than a mere “resource” to be owned and exploited. Water is a miraculous Element, a living record of humanity, nature, and a sacred blessing to us all. Love & Gratitude, Namaste!

TRAIL LOCATION:  The Treehouse 4477 S Lamar Blvd #600, Austin, TX 78745

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