More than 100 artists are showing and selling work on the front lawn of The Shops at Clearfork this weekend, with live music and hands-on demonstrations running through Oct. 25. The free, three-day event is open to the public and marks the fifth annual edition of the Art Worth Festival.
Artists From Across the Country
The lineup draws both local makers and visitors from farther away. William Armstrong traveled from Santa Fe, New Mexico, for his first appearance at the festival. He describes his work as fine art and says real-life experiences serve as the narrative behind every background he paints. He began as a comic book illustrator, creating pieces for himself and mailing them out, and says the festival lets him meet the people who take his work home.
Jeanne Akita, a full-time artist based in North Richland Hills for 12 years, works with natural fibers such as wool, silk and fleece, along with some cocoons. She says she values the show as a place where fine art reaches both makers and collectors.
Demonstrations, Music and Community Support
Beyond the booths, visitors can watch live demonstrations in pottery, glassblowing and stone sculpting. The ArtWorks Foundation, a nonprofit that helps artists develop their work and gives them chances to show their craftsmanship, organizes the event.
The festival also features classical performances by elementary, high school and university groups, professional musicians and the Fort Worth Opera. Jade Hensley, visiting from Indiana, said she enjoys walking the grounds and found the artists and attendees friendly.
Schedule and Visitor Details
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free, and organizers have made the event open to anyone who wants to browse, watch demonstrations or listen to the performances.