SMART Fair

Art is not only visual, it can be audible, edible, interactive and tactile. At the SMART Fair this is demonstrated, free to the public, through a family-oriented day of art workshops. The goal of the fair is to introduce and share the many facets of art, from floral arts, to percussion to children's theatre. In a community setting, artists demonstrate their knowledge and professions with families with the intent of "Raising Awareness of The Arts."

SMART Artists Alliance directory

This is the list of artists SMART represents. If you are interested any of artists, please contact SMART for more information.

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2011 SMART Fair

SMART Fair features visual art exhibits, live music, workshops, food, and drink. See information about all the activities below.

The MC for the day will be the World Famous Jade Esteban Estrada.

Music Schedule

Information shown here is for the SMART Stage. In addition to the SMART Stage, LoneStar Studios is hosting the SMART Music Festival. Please visit their site for more information.

Time SMART Stage
1:30

1:30 - 2:00 Los Tigres

Stephen F. Austin Mariachi Group

2:30

2:30 - 3:00 The Weetles

3:30

3:30 - 4:00 Teen Puentes Art Project

4:30

4:30 - 5:30 Sweetooth

6:00

6:00 - 7:00 Charlie and the Cool Cats with Benny Harp

Participating Organizations

Bluestar Contemporary Art Center
San Anto Cultural Arts
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Spare Parts
Southwest School of Art
Jumpstart

Workshop & Exhibit Schedule

Time SMART Warehouse SMART Warehouse SMARTart Project Space SMARTMicro FLIGHT Gallery
All day

Burned Garden Photography Exhibition

in support of burnmagazine.org

SHINE: Lunch with the Mayor

Create a piece that reflects “What Makes you Shine”. Pieces will be exhibited November 29th at the Mayors Luncheon benefiting Healthy Futures of Texas. This workshop will be filmed and documented for presentation at the luncheon.

San Anto Group Show

Nancy McGalliard

1:00

1:00 - 2:45 Sand Mandalas

Using colorful rocks and feathers, create a collaborative mandala.

Artist: Debra Sugerman, Liquid Sugar Films

All Ages

1:00 - 2:45 SMOOTHIE Madness

Learn about and create your own TASTY culinary delights using healthy ingredients. Sponsored by NRP Group.

Artist: Tim McDiarmid, Tim the Girl Catering and EatSMART

All Ages

1:00 - 2:45 VIVA FLAMENCO

Learn Flamenco’s origin, basic steps and rhythm. Put it all together and dance with the instructor to a Spanish beat.

Artist: Stephanie Santos

Ages 5+

1:00 - 2:45 The Trilogy of Photography

Learn the philosophy of photography, how to use a simple camera, even the one on your phone. We will mail your photo to you!

Artist: Panos Skoulidas, burnmagazine.org

Ages 10+

1:00 - 2:45 Scratch, Spin and Mix!

Spin vinyl, train your ear and mix it up with DJ Mike

Artist: Mike Smith

All ages

1:15
1:30
1:45
2:00
2:15
2:30
2:45
3:00

3:00 - 4:45 Tee Party!

Piñata madness! Learn the history of piñata & design your own.

Artist: Ruby of Becky’s Piñatas

All ages

3:00 - 4:45 SMARTbags!

Silkscreen your bag and use it to take home your creations from the day!

Artist: Joe De La Cruz, Silkworm Projects

All ages

3:00 - 4:45 Carve, Scrape and Sculpt

A hands on carving experience using a "stone" made from plaster of Paris and vermiculite, students will use simple carving tools to create a a 3-dimensional work of art.

Artist: Eric Reyna

All Ages

3:00 - 4:45 The Art of the Interview

Instant! Now! Information travels quickly in our world. Learn how to properly question, present and report on an event – using your cell phone and posting it to share with the world.

Artist and journalist: Jade Esteban Estrada

Ages 11+

3:00 - 4:45 1, 2, 3, Bongo with Me

Percussion at it’s finest! Experience and create rhythm on drums from all over the world. A Fair favorite!

Artist: Tbow

All ages

3:15
3:30
3:45
4:00
4:15
4:30
4:45
5:00

5:00 - 6:45 Toothpick Tricks

Curious? Don’t know what quilling is? Come in, grab your toothpick, paper and glue and get busy creating with Lenora!

Artist: Lenora McQueen

Ages 7+

5:00 - 6:45 Flowers and Design

Learn the art of creating a dynamic flower arrangement. Design your own and take it home

Artist: Henry DeLeon

All ages

5:00 - 6:45 Recycled Puppet Theatre!

Use recycled goods to create a puppet and have a puppet show in the newly dressed puppet theatre!

Artist: Laurel Bodinus

Ages 7 +, under 5 with parent

5:00 - 6:45 Cuento Theatre

Bring a children’s story to life through reader’s theatre hands-on workshop.

Artist: Joel Settles

All ages

5:15
5:30
5:45
6:00
6:15
6:30