Who

Cherrywood Art Fair is the annual production of Chula League, an East Austin 501(c)3 non-profit. Proceeds benefit the Little Artist Big Artist Program among other projects in East Austin.

Chula League was originally formed as a neighborhood-based organization dedicated to the promotion of the Arts, Art Education, and Artful landscapes in East Austin public spaces. Part of that mission has been realized with the exponential growth of our Little Artist Big Artist Program, the beautification of Patterson Park, and other successful projects.

History of Chula League

The need for a separate organization to produce the Cherrywood Art Fair, and use the proceeds to support art and artful landscapes in East Austin, became apparent during the 2004 Art Fair.  As a result, tax exempt status was sought and received in 2005, and Chula League was born.

Chula League has continued to produce the Art Fair each year beginning in 2005, and to produce the Little Artist/Big Artist Program as part of the Fair beginning in 2008; Chula League has used the proceeds to fund prioritized projects promoted by members.

What is Chula League?
Chula League is a non-profit membership corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific and aesthetic purposes, working to ensure that the arts and public outdoor spaces play a valued role in the educational, economic and cultural well being of Cherrywood and adjacent neighborhoods in Austin, Texas.

The Chula League membership elects Board members each year in accordance with the bylaws, and the Board elects its officers.

The purpose of this corporation is:

• To encourage the enrichment of private landscapes and surroundings through art, design and creative activity
• To enhance or preserve the beauty of public outdoor spaces through art, design and creative activity
• To support arts and environmental education
• To undertake and promote charitable events related to the appreciation of the arts and aesthetic landscapes
• To seek grant funding and sponsorship donations for art education and public outdoor space improvements

Chula League has funded a variety of projects over the years. Photos from past events can be seen on our website at Past Events.

Important News

Cherrywood Art Fair has Coordinator opportunities available for 2012!

• Click Job Opportunities to see openings for major Coordinator positions and how YOU can be a part of Austin’s home-grown, non-profit art fair!

• The 2012 Little Artist BIG ARTIST program recently held its opening reception! Click 2012 Opening Reception Images to see it all!

• Chula League Board hires Celeste Quesada of Craftbox Agency as Event Producer for 2012!

• Contract pending with Wyatt Brand for Public Relations! More on this story soon…

2012 Cherrywood Art Fair facts:

• The fair will be held December 8th and 9th 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm both days!
• 100 booth spaces are available again this year. Last year’s 10th Anniversary expansion was such a huge success that we are keeping the same basic layout with three entrances! The cafeteria will now be home to the Silent Auction, Chula League and Little Artist BIG ARTIST displays, live music stage, Kid’s Art Activities and more!
• More food trailers will be added to provide a better selection of good foods to choose from.
• Handicap parking will be available!

Applications will open in mid-July so stay tuned!

Outside booths are all 10×10 (tent and weights required)

Inside Hallways: 4×12 and 6×8

Inside Gymnasium Area-(Inside Across from restrooms): 10×10 and 4×12

 
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