San Marcos, TX - For the fourth consecutive year, the San Marcos Art League (SMAL) is pleased to be bringing Art Scared back to the downtown Square on Saturday, Oct. 21.  The temporary Halloween public art installation is open to area children, Elementary-through-High-School-age. Participants are invited to paint a section of a designated window with a fall or Halloween-themed image. Painted windows will remain on display for the public to enjoy through early November.
   
“It’s become such a fun tradition for the participants and viewers, said Nancy Brown, SMAL’s San Marcos Art Center Director and creator of the event. “We’re thrilled to be able to continue our ongoing efforts to encourage further engagement in downtown San Marcos establishments through the display and celebration of the arts.”

Once again, SMAL is joining forces with area schools and several generous sponsors including the Calaboose African American Museum, the Downtown Association of San Marcos (DASM), HEB, Mayor Jane Hughson, and the Price Center & Garden to bring the event back and provide appropriate supplies and prizes. First, Second, and Third Place Prizes will be awarded at each different school-age-level. All participants will receive acknowledgement and leave the event with a gift bag, extra paint supplies and brushes to create more art at home.

Approximately 70 window spaces have been identified at participating businesses around the Square to make up the Art Scared Gallery. Spaces will be grouped, and allotted for elementary, middle, and high school students. Interested students and their parent or guardian may sign up Oct. 1 through Oct. 15 via this link:  bit.ly/ArtScared23

Windows will be assigned to participating students to paint with the assistance of at least one parent or teacher on Saturday, October 21. Family-friendly imagery is requested. Staggered painting times for elementary, middle, and high school students will be in place. The Award Ceremony will take place on Sat. Nov. 11 at the Art Center.  

For more information, please email [email protected].