FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                            CONTACT:  Chandler Bohnn Gray

Phone:  512-415-7444

Email:  taxigray@swbell.net

 

SPIRIT ECHOES, INC.

FIRST ANNUAL FINE ART FESTIVAL

 

 

Austin, Texas (4/18/04) - Spirit Echoes, Inc. announces the first annual Spirit Echoes, Inc. Fine Art Festival, an event that promises to bring collectors and artists together in an indoor, fine art exhibition that will be unparalleled in the state of Texas.

 

WHAT:         The juried festival will feature a diverse array of unique hand made items on exhibit and for sale by over 100 quality artisans from Texas and across the United States.  Everything from bronze sculptures, paintings, drawings, pastels, hand blown glass and ceramics, to contemporary and Native American jewelry, fetishes, photography and exquisite inlaid wood furniture. 

 

WHEN:         July 10th & 11th, 2004

 

WHERE:       The Crockett Center in Austin, Texas – with air conditioning and free parking.  DIRECTIONS:  Take Exit 238A from IH35N near Capital Plaza and turn east at the 2222 Access Rd.

 

OTHER:       Local bands such as Bo Reynolds, Deb Yager & The Boys, Buzz Guerra, Karen Abrahams, and The Marbridge Singers will provide entertainment both days of the festival.  In addition, thirteen artists will be demonstrating their media, and there will be lots of  "hands on" arts & crafts activities for the children.  Donations for children's activities go to VSA Arts of Texas - assisting artists with disabilities.

                    A special treat for the kids at 11:00 Saturday morning will be Comanche/Kiowa dancer and storyteller, Gordon Tonips.

 

COST:          $4.00 Teens & Adults

                    $2.00 Children  (Children under 7 are free.)

         

INFO:           For more information call event organizer, Ms. Melodie Spears, at 512-345-0706 or visit www.spiritechoes.com.

 

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