"The Naked Truth" Book Release, by Allen Richey

Great news! ​Texas-based poet Allen Richey will have his brand spankin' new book for sale at today's Art, Music and Wine Festival. You can find it in my art booth (Caitlin E. Demel, Demel Fine Art) upstairs at Sengelmann Dance Hall (531 North Main St., Schulenburg, TX 78956) between 2 PM - 7:30 PM.  The book is titled The Naked Truth: The Road to Heaven Starts at the Cross. It is a collection of poetry that reflects upon Richey's personal life experiences, but, in a broader sense, the compilation explores the real-life circumstances that we all live through daily. Oh, and one other cool note worth mentioning - I had the privilege to illustrate the cover page and was also involved with the typing and editing process.  This was definitely a new experience, but well worth the time and effort.  The end product is beautiful inside and out. If you are interested in getting more information or would like to purchase the book, either visit us today at the fest, or you can simply visit www.demelfineart.wix.com/allenrichey. The site has a concise summary on the book, a sample of Richey's poetry and an area for purchase.  

Also, if you'd like a signed copy, just holler! The contact info is below.

Hopefully today is a complete success for all involved with the Schulenburg Art, Music & Wine Festival. The Art Show runs 2 PM - 7:30 PM (Free admission), The Texas Wine Trail runs from 4-7:30, starting at the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Building (631 North Main St., Schulenburg, TX 78956, $20/ticket, which includes admission to the Austin Lounge Lizards Concert) and then the Austin Lounge Lizards play upstairs at Sengelmann Dance Hall 8 PM - 11 PM ($10 admission if you decide not to do the wine trail and only go to the concert). We hope to see everyone there! 

Cheers!
Caitlin E. Demel
Demel Fine Art
DemelFineArt@gmail.com

Schulenburg Art, Music & Wine Festival is back!

This past year, the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce has again sifted through the diverse Texas countryside in search of some true diamonds in the rough. Thus, the organization has been able to collect a small menagerie of talented artists, musicians, and wine producing masters to share their creations with the public on Saturday, March 9th, 2013. Us humble artists are especially excited to have the luxury of utilizing the historic Sengelmann Dance Hall toward our best advantage when it comes to featuring our array of paintings, sculptures, and other amazing creations!

So, please, do join me, my Chamber friends, and the rest of the crowd on
Saturday, March 9th, 2013 for
The Schulenburg Art, Music & Wine Festival!
2 PM - 11 PM

Attractions Include:
2 PM - 7:30 PM     Original Artists and Their Works
                               Featured Artists (plus four more):
                               ~ Caitlin E. Demel
                               ~ Roy Cavarretta
                               ~ Stephanie Shroyer

4 PM - 7:30 PM     Texas Wine Trail
                               These Texas Wine Producers are sure to delight your olfactory senses
                               (and are not limited to):
                               ~ Moravia Vineyard
                               ~ The Weimary
                               ~ Darcy's Vineyard
                               ~ Rohan Meadery

8 PM - 11 PM        Concert: The Austin Lounge Lizards ~
                              "The most laughable band in show business!"
                               (plus other musicians will be scattered on Texas Wine Trail)

TICKET INFORMATION:

$20  - Wine Trail (includes concert)
$10  - Concert only
Free - Art Show

To purchase tickets, call or email the Greater Schulenburg Chamber
toll free at 866.504.5294 or info@schulenburgchamber.org

Location: You can purchase tickets and get a map of the fesyival the day of the event at 618 N. Main St., Schulenburg, TX 78956.

"That's what I like about {Schulenburg} Texas!"


See y'all there with your chaps on!
~Caitlin

Other things to do the day of:
~ Check out the infamous Painted Churches
~ Visit the many informative museums of Schulenburg
~ Dosey-Doe at the Best Little Cowboy Gathering

or just call the Chamber - they'll give you ideas: 866.504.5294


                              

Schulenburg Annual Art, Music and Wine Festival!

Artist Quote of the Week 2.8.12

Below is a humorous quote to those of us artists who love to procrastinate in some way or another. David Shrigley, a Glasgow-based artist once said, "'You can't just lie on the roof and smoke joints naked, because that's not going to get the work done, is it? You've got to be down here, fully clothed, sober, and wandering amongst paper, paint, and pens.'" (Fullerton, 36)




To the right:
Shrigley, David. Untitled. Hayward Gallery, London. (36)

Works Sited:
Fullerton, Elizabeth. "Doodle Unto Others." ARTnews Feb. 2012: 36.

Why Art Matters

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"Art is more than just a decoration on the wall, or a collectible investment object. The world needs beauty, color, and light, and visual art can provide those things and more. Art inspires people, and allows them to share their appreciation of the subject. This could be a landscape of a place they've been, or a painting of animals that they adore. Art allows us to see through the eyes of the artist or photographer, or see a place we've never been. It can be educational; a recording of history, or it can simply capture the feeling of a moment in time. Some artworks provide social commentary and bring about empathy in the viewers. Art enhances our experience, especially if it expresses emotion or ideas. Sometimes it is the amazing skill of the artist that enthralls the viewers. Artworks enhance homes, businesses, and public spaces. There is no thing as too much good design."

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"What I Like About Texas!"

Mark your calendars for the

Art, Music and Wine Festival

on March 10th, 2012

from 4 PM - 9 PM

in Downtown Schulenburg, Texas!

Attractions will include:

Original Artists and Authors with Their Works

including artwork by Caitlin E. Demel and students of Demel Fine Art

Live Music at the Downtown Stage

Texas Wine Trail

Horse Drawn Depot Wagon

Street Vendors

Beer and Wine

Food Vendors

Sponsor Hospitality Room

hosted by

The Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce

If you are an artist and would like to exhibit your artwork at this show,
contact The Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce at
info@schulenburgchamber.org

     www.schulenburgchamber.org

www.wix.com/demelfineart/caitlinedemel

Artist Quote of the Week 1.24.12

"When I work, I work very fast, but preparing to work can take any length of time."
~Cy Twombly