Photo Credit: Rod PradoArt & Culture
Meet the Artists of the 2nd Annual Texas Fine Craft Show in The Woodlands
The second edition of the Texas Fine Craft Show was held Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28, and celebrated the beauty, creativity, and uniqueness of the artwork displayed throughout the weekend. Visitors of all ages arrived eager to admire and shop from the talented artists who traveled from across the country to showcase their work.
Meet a few of the artists of the Texas Fine Craft Show on the Hello Woodlands Instagram page here.
Videography by Jennifer Bruse and Rod Prado, Editing by Jennifer Bruse / Hello Woodlands.
Artists interviews in the video:
1) The John Cooper School Art Student, Alisha Q.
2) Jon Welborn – Woodturning Artist
3) Randi Solin – Glass
4) Steve Chalson – Zero Waste Art Sculpture
5) Monica Iza – Ceramics & Pottery
6) Scott Shangraw – Wood Sculptures
7) Thais White – Handcrafted Leather Goods
8) Liliana Olmos – Handcrafted Fine Filigree Jewelry
9) Erin Tidwell – Handbags
The weekend opened on Friday, September 26 with Cheers!, an exciting preview reception where community members gathered to celebrate and support the arts. Six local personalities modeled extraordinary wearables and exquisite jewelry, setting the tone for three days of artistry, talent, and connection. Both guests and artists praised the show’s welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful organization, and diverse selection of fine crafts. The event reflected The Woodlands Arts Council’s mission of Making Art Matter by creating opportunities to enrich the region through cultural and educational programming that encourages, supports, and promotes the arts.
Exhibiting artists expressed enthusiasm and gratitude for the show’s ongoing growth, noting increased attendance, engaging conversations, and meaningful sales. “I knew this would be a quality show with an exceptional group of artists. When I was invited, I was honored to participate, and I’m so glad I did,” commented Jennifer Racette, a jeweler from Rockport, TX.
Community support was evident throughout the weekend, with visible enthusiasm for the event. “We had a wonderful time at the show this weekend!! We met local artists and formed amazing connections with our neighbors. We left the event feeling inspired and more deeply connected to our community than ever. Thank you for this amazing opportunity,” said Tricia K.
The Texas Fine Craft Show was generously sponsored by Woodforest National Bank, The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy, Howard Hughes, and The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel.
View more photos and video from the Texas Fine Craft Show here.
About The Woodlands Arts Council
The Woodlands Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching our region through cultural and educational programming that encourages, supports, and promotes the visual, performing, and literary arts. As the producer of the award-winning The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, the Texas Fine Craft Show, and Young Makers Market, the Arts Council fulfills its mission year-round through student scholarships, microgrants, public art installations, quarterly exhibitions, and arts education outreach programs. Established with the mission “Because Art Matters,” the council has invested over $1.7 million into the community over the past 20 years. This impact has only been possible thanks to the incredibly generous support of our community volunteers, donors, and sponsors.
Source: The Woodlands Arts Council
