Georgetown Art in the Square's mission is to provide central Texas access to a broad array of art experiences and to help support Georgetown and central Texas’ art education.

For two days during October 17th and 18th, Georgetown, Texas will be holding their first annual outdoor fine art and contemporary art festival, presented in Georgetown’s historic downtown square. Produced by The Blue Lotus Art Show Tour “Georgetown Art in the Square” is guaranteed to bring artists from many disciplines together for an un-comparable art event. The festival is sponsored by the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Arts & Culture Board to provide a wide array of art experiences through the year. This art festival features 150 contemporary and fine artists, transforming the historic Georgetown Square into an outdoor art gallery. The art will be accompanied by the wonderful, and wide range of restaurants serving food and beverages in the Downtown Square area.

Many of the artists that first showed in Georgetown last year during the 2008 Art In The Park are returning to the new Georgetown Art in the Square. Cari Miller, Tourism Manager for the city expressed her delight with the new downtown event saying, “We are so happy to be sponsoring the new Art in the Square and continuing to celebrate the visual arts in Georgetown. We are hoping to make this an annual fall tradition.” With the City of Georgetown sponsoring the event, you are guaranteed an un-comparable retail experience buying directly from the artists who created the work. This year it is a FREE event and you are all invited to enjoy!

Georgetown Art in the Square
7th – 9th street, between Austin Ave. and Church St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Phone: 281-222-6820
Email: ashley.bluelotusart@me.com

Sponsorship:
The City of Georgetown and the Arts and Culture Board, HEB and New York Times

Arts Festival Staff
Executive Director: Lynette Wallace
Associate Director: Beth Hoffman
Associate Director: Ashley Duffy
Graphic Design: Maureen Donelan
Webmaster: Jeff Mansoor

Fast Facts
The 1st Annual Georgetown Art in the Square takes place October 17 & 18, 2009, in Georgetown, Texas historic downtown square from 7th Street to 9th street, on the streets between Austin Avenue and Church Street.

What is the Georgetown Art in the Square Festival? The Georgetown Art in the Square is a weekend celebration of fine and contemporary arts. The artists with their work transform the Historic Square of Georgetown into an outdoor art gallery. Festival patrons have the exciting opportunity to meet and talk with the artists, enjoy the delicious offerings from local restaurants who are open around the square for guests to enjoy. There is also a “Kids Create” area where the young ones are offered interactive art activities to create and take home.

Admission to the Georgetown Art in the Park Festival is absolutely FREE.
Information: For more information contact Ashley at 281-222-6820
Parking at the Arts Festival is easy: There is free parking anywhere along the street in the whole downtown area or any parking lot available. There is plenty of parking for easy access to the festival.

Festival Hours:
   Saturday, October 17th 10:00am to 7:00pm
   Sunday, October 18th 10:00am to 6:00pm

Additional Amenities and Information:
Urgent Calls: Please contact Ashley Duffy at 281-222-6820

ATM Locations and Credit Cards: There are ATMs located in The Dog Eared bookstore on 7th and another one in the Bank of America parking lot on Austin Ave. and 7th.

Beverage Service: Beverages will be offered through out the festival from Georgetown’s local downtown square restaurants or purchase from the Cold Drink booth located at the intersection of Main and 7th.

Festival Rules: For the safety and enjoyment of all festival attendees, please observe the following rules. Smoking is not permitted inside any structure or in any seating area on the Arts Festival grounds. Large signs and placards that may endanger or inconvenience the public attending the Arts Festival are prohibited. The riding of skateboards or use of roller blades or roller shoes within the site is prohibited. All packages are subject to search. The Arts Festival reserves the right to decline admittance to anyone who violates the reasonable policies established for public safety. For all related dates and times, Blue Lotus Art Show Tour obtains a Street Occupancy Permit from the City and County of Georgetown and fully retains all rights and benefits thereto for public rights of way. No photos or video of artwork without attendant's permission.

First Aid: Please go to the information booth on Main Street and 7th for assistance.
Information is also available at all entrances to the Arts Festival from our Festival Volunteers.

Food Service: There are many restaurants marked along the festival route on the map.

General Information: The Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Information Booth is on Main Street and 7th. Official festival merchandise will be offered at this booth also. Kids Create is off of Main Street and 9th where kids can create art and take it home. Information is also available at all entrances to the Arts Festival from our Festival Volunteers, or by calling Ashley at 281-222-6820.

Lost Children and Lost & Found: Contact the Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Information Booth or any Georgetown Art in the Square Festival volunteer to assist you in locating lost members or items of your party.

Pets: Be kind to your pets — leave them at home when you visit the Arts Festival. City regulations state that seeing-eye dogs are allowed within the Arts Festival site. Pets are highly discouraged for the safety of the pet, due to the Arts Festival being on pavement, the heat, the number of people, and the possible injuries to both pets and patrons.

Rest Rooms / Portacans
Restrooms available near the Kids Create (Main, South of 8th street)
Portacans available on “Upper Main” in parking lot.