Art in the Square Beneficiary Applications are available!

Art in the Square beneficiary applications are online. Submit your charities application so they will be considered. 

The 2020 grant application and guidelines are available at www.artinthesquare.com. The SWC Foundation invites 501(c) (3) organizations that serve women, children and families in Northeast Tarrant County to apply for funding from the 2020 Art in the Square proceeds.  All applications must be submitted online by January 15, 2020 to be considered. No mailed printed applications are being accepted. 

Since 2000 the Southlake Women’s Club Foundation’s caring commitment has given over $3M to philanthropic organizations across NE Tarrant County.  In 2019 programs for 31 charities and 6 scholarships for CISD graduates were funded with the events proceeds.

The Southlake Women’s Club has created a nationally ranked juried art festival that partners with artists, volunteers and sponsors to make a commitment in the community.

The 2020 Art in the Square will be held April 24-26 at Southlake Town Square.  Beneficiaries will be presented at the “Strokes of Art in the Square” reception on February 16, 2020.

Artists, the deadline is fast approaching! Don’t miss out on being an artist at the 2020 Art in the Square at Southlake Town Square. Ranked nationally it is recognized as one of the best small fine art festivals.

Applications are now being accepted for 21st Art in the Square to be held April 24-26, 2020 at Southlake Town Square.  Professional artists and emerging artist are invited to apply by November 1, 2019 to be juried. The Emerging Artist program is designed especially for DFW area artists new to outdoor juried shows. 

Art in the Square has grown in reputation to become one of the top art shows in the country. Since 2000, it has been singled out by artists and art patrons as the place to be in April.  

For guidelines and applications for both professional and emerging artists go to www.zapplication.org . Additional information about the event is available at www.artinthesquare.com. 

Six graduating senior from Carroll ISD will be entering the college of their choice with scholarships from the Southlake Women’s Club Foundation. The total amount awarded was $20,000 from the proceeds of the 2018 Art in the Square.

The selection committee considered the following: student initiative, character/leadership and community service in the selection of these six outstanding graduates.

Jack Tucker – University of Texas at Austin

Allison Semadeni – University of Georgia

Aubrey Parr – Purdue University

Brett Naughton - University of Texas at Austin

Jessica Melocik – University of Oklahoma

Bennet Jon Gall – Texas A & M University

The Southlake Women’s Club Foundation congratulates these graduates on their endeavors and successes in Carroll ISD. Good luck to them in the next chapter of their success story.

YOUTH ART NEEDS YOUR ARTWORK!

You too could be a Youth Art winner at the 20^th Art in the Square presented by Southlake Women’s Club……April 26-28…..at Southlake Town Square. Just submit an application by March 29.  

High school students in Northeast Tarrant County including those in private schools and home schooled can submit artwork to be juried for the Lone Star Artist Winner. The winner of the award will have their work on display in the rotunda of the Capitol of Texas. The winner and family will receive two nights of hotel accommodations in Austin courtesy of Kids Matter International and a VIP Tour of the Texas Capitol courtesy of State Representative Giovannni Capriglione.  The jury committee also selects winners in various categories to receive awards provided by Roxann Taylor with Engel & Volkers Real Estate.

The winners and finalists of the Youth Art Competition will be showcased in the Youth Art tent the entire weekend.  For more information about Youth Art and Art in the Square www.artinthesquare.com

On February 17 the 2019 Strokes of Art in the Square kicks-off the 20th Art in the Square (April 26-28).   A free reception will be in the foyer of Southlake Town Hall from 5-6:30. The community is invited to join the celebration for creative visual arts, tastings from Scratch Kitchen & Feedstore BBQ and music by saxophonist, Tanner Deter.

The Southlake Women’s Club Foundation will present the 2019 Beneficiaries of Art in the Square. As in the past years guests will be the first to view creative visuals of the 2019 Art in the Square featured artists. The showcase of featured artists will take on a different twist. The displayed artwork features returning artists that participated in Art in the Square for at least 15 years.

The People’s Choice Winner is selected by public vote from the featured artists. Voting begins at Strokes and will end on April 1^st. The community is invited to visit Town Hall and cast a vote for their favorite.

Strokes is co-sponsored by the Southlake Arts Council, Apex Arts League and Art in the Square/Southlake Women’s Club.

Save the dates April 26-28 to attend …Art in the Square… “Celebrating culture and Community”  and enriching the community with art, entertainment and family fun.

For more information, visit www.apex-arts.org

or www.artinthesquare.com