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World Art Day is celebrated every April 15th, coinciding with the 1452 birthday of Leonardo da Vinci. This special day promotes the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art, and was proclaimed at the 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference in 2019.
According to UNESCO, “Art nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples across the globe and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue. These are qualities that art has always had, and will always have if we continue to support environments where artists and artistic freedom are promoted and protected. In this way, furthering the development of art also furthers our means to achieve a free and peaceful world.”
Furthermore, according to Black Alphabet, many publications site that 80% of those participating in the arts report improvement in overall health, self-esteem, and confidence!
CELEBRATE LOCALLY
The Dripping Springs Art League is proud to support our local art galleries and over 200 local artists, each following UNESCO’s vision in their own, unique way.
What better way to celebrate than with ICE CREAM!
This year, the DSAL invites you to celebrate art with us on Tuesday, April 15, at the Amy’s Ice Cream in Belterra (12400 US-290 Suite 450) 11:30am-10pm.
• Dozens of curated local paintings will be on display and on sale
• 3D art (metal, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and more) will be on display
• A live artist will be capturing the scene 1 to 9
• Free face painting 4 to 8
• Amy’s Ice Cream is donating a portion of all proceeds to the Dripping Springs Art League In addition to our celebration on World Art Day, Amy’s will be Rounding Up for DSAL all month. Just let them know you’d like to round up your tab each time you visit in April.
DSAL is also sponsoring a Go Fund Me page April 10-19 if you’d like to support the Dripping Springs Art League’s many artist programs including Clubs, Exhibits, Markets, and more go to https://tinyurl.com/ DSAL25.
WE LOVE OUR ARTISTS
The Dripping Springs Art League is a 100% volunteer organization. We are run by artists serving artists.
Our artists inspire us everyday: 'I’ve been a member for just a year now and they’ve just helped my confidence as an artist grow so much.” -London Farris 'I had no idea how much it would impact my life joining the Art League.” - Renee Saylors 'I really enjoy the social events and get togethers they’ve coordinated - anywhere from art clubs to social wine and cheese events.” - Mary Orcutt 'I felt connected to our community in a whole new way. I feel like I’m part of something bigger.” Leighanne Croft “I never ever would have had the courage to do [art markets] if it weren't for the Art League.” - Kyndall Womack “[The DSAL] not only adapts and grows with the members but also the needs of the community. You get a chance to make a real impact here.” - Rozy Seastrom “It’s a great privilege to be involved with the Dripping Springs Art League and their ambitious efforts to pull together our local artists.” - Melissa Young “After school... I came back home where I got to see this flourishing area community that was not there before I left.” - London Farris Join us and find your tribe at the Dripping Springs Art League. www.artindripping. com.
