Artist pulls inspiration from ranch life
Richard Carter
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: J.S. Bridwell Ag Center, 111 n. Burnett
Admission: Free. The Saturday night chuckwagon dinner and prize drawing at 5:30 p.m. is $75
Information: (940) 766-3347 or artscouncilwf.org
Western artist Kathryn Leitner grew up on her grandparents’ ranch in central Montana until she was 9. After her parents moved, she regularly visited the ranch until she was 14. Her family then left Montana because of her father’s work.
“Growing up on the ranch was a big part of my life, for sure,” Leitner said. “Initially, that was where my love of the ranch life came from and my understanding of it. You grow up with certain values and certain requirements of your character because of that background.”
Arts Alive! Home and Garden Festival draws steady crowd this weekend
Home and Garden Festival is a fundraiser for the Arts Council WF
Arts Alive! Home and Garden Festival draws steady crowd this weekend By Katherine Lee | February 28, 2021 at 8:40 PM CST - Updated February 28 at 8:40 PM
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) - Supporters of the arts and non-profit organizations attended the Arts Alive! Home and Garden Festival in small groups this weekend.
“My favorite part would be the animals and the Wild Bird Rescue birds. They usually come out. They bring out a couple of different birds for people to learn about and see,” said Madison Hodges, an attendee.
It s brutally cold and downright nasty outside, but soon the snow will melt, the sun will shine, the grass will green and we ll all be spending more time outside in our yards. Between now and then is the 2021 Arts Alive! Home and Garden Festival.
Yes, there will be a Home and Garden Festival this year, but it will be just a little different than years past. There will be more spacing between the vendors, everyone there will be wearing masks, and the rest of the usual COVID-19 safety protocols from the CDC will be in place.
Arts Alive! Home and Garden Festival is a gathering of local businesses, members of the arts community, Member Organizations, and local artists in the early days of spring to help you get started with ideas and items to brighten your home, your yard, and your life.