A local organization is planning an art fair in Austin and is seeking artists to participate in the event. 

“Austin has a wealth of discovered and undiscovered talented residents,” representatives with Redevelopment Management Resources, Inc., a nonprofit community revitalization organization.

They said that “increased visibility, participation and support for art and culture in Austin” would “enrich the lives of all residents, enhance the livability of the community  and contribute to the community’s economic revitalization.” 

In order to pull off the local art fairs, the organization is seeking artists who: 

Live in Austin

Create original pieces of art

Seek more outlets for displaying and selling art

Advocate for more funding for the arts and artists 

The organization has planned meetings on June 16 and June 19. For more info on the meetings and the local art fairs, contact sreid@chicaac.org or call (312) 952-4983. 

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