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Gina Evans is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician and is an avid art collector. She uses her social media platform to help educate people on the arts and collecting. She also serves as secretary on the board of Preservation Houston and is the Vice President of the Spouses of Houston Barristers. Evans also sits on the board of Community Health Choice.
Kristin Jensen is a marketing and communications professional, a small business owner and entrepreneur, and an avid art lover and painter living in Houston. She specializes in connecting people to things, places, experiences, and moments that resonate with them and create joy.
Michael Macedo Meazell is a native Houstonian artist, now with a home studio in the forest outside of The Big Thicket National Preserve. When not in the studio you can find him in the garden.
Kate Robertson is a private tutor and educational consultant with over 30 years of experience in working with children and parents. An active community volunteer, Kate has served on several nonprofit boards including Books Between Kids and HITS Theatre. Additionally, she volunteers with SEARCH Homeless Services House of Tiny Treasures and Kids Meals. Although not a native Houstonian, she is a chosen one. Kate and her husband, Greg, enjoy both visual and performing arts.
Heather Staible is a seasoned journalist, idea generator and creative marketer with a love for storytelling. Her career spans more than 25 years and includes roles in the media, retail and lifestyle. A native Houstonian, Heather has written for national and local publications and is currently the Marketing Director for The Alexander Group, a Houston-based executive search firm.
*Photos of the new board members can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7p0pj5kwitnjo2kcedydr/AG0ZVLkCRqkSYomZ14bEx_s?rlkey=l6r0dqcjljmar9d3h044v1kbz&st=4rbv7w2k&dl=0
On October 11-13, 2024, Bayou City Art Festival will celebrate more than 50 years of providing unique art experiences and education for the greater Houston area by bringing diverse artists to Bayou City Art Festivals while supporting local organizations and promoting the impact that art has on the Houston community.
As the nation’s premier fall outdoor art festival in the U.S., Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park will provide guests with the opportunity to meet 300 artists, view original works, and purchase one-of-a-kind art, prints, jewelry, sculptures, functional art, and more. The festival features live entertainment stages, a food truck park, a craft beer and wine garden, additional live entertainment and beverage stations throughout the festival, an Active Imagination Zone, a VIP Hospitality Lounge, and much more.
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About Bayou City Art Festival:
Since the founding of the Westheimer Art Festival, now known as Bayou City Art Festival, the Art Colony Association, Inc. has raised close to $4 million for local nonprofit programs from the proceeds of its festivals. Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the fall and Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the spring has provided a venue for more than 20,000 artists to showcase their work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. The festivals are funded in part by grants from the City of Houston, corporate sponsorships, private contributions, in-kind support, and volunteer assistance.
For more information, please visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com .
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