Quotes from our members:
- “I had no idea how much it would impact my life joining the Art League.” – Renee Saylors D’Arienzo
- “After school…I came back home where I got to see this flourishing art community that was not there before I left.” – London Farris
- “I never ever would have had the courage to do [art markets] if it weren’t for the Art League.” – Kyndall Womack
- “It’s been such a pleasure to work with the leadership and members of the DSAL. I look forward to other opportunities to work together.” – Pam King, Tourism Manager, Destination Dripping Springs
- “It’s a great privilege to be involved with the Dripping Springs Art League and their ambitious efforts to pull together our local artists.” – Melissa Young
- “You will find your tribe in Dripping Springs.” – Celeste Perez Smith
- “I felt connected to our community in a whole new way. I feel like I’m part of something bigger.” – Leighanne Croft
The DSAL Leadership has established the Creative Horizons initiative to begin to further this dream into reality by sharing our vision and inviting the community to help develop this vision. This page outlines this initiative and asks for your comments, questions, support, partnership, and/or sponsorship to help us achieve this dream.
What: We imagine a vibrant space that includes:
- Permanent gallery space for showcasing local talent.
- Club space for meetings and collaboration.
- Classroom and workshop areas for hands-on learning and creativity.
- Artist studios and maker spaces for collaboration and innovation.
- Kiosks for supplies/printing/framing vendors to support creative endeavors.
All nestled at the heart of an active and alluring Dripping Springs Art District.
Why: A permanent home will:
- Expand our programming and outreach.
- Showcase and market local art more effectively.
- Provide a hub for collaboration among artists and creatives.
This space will enrich our community and attract art lovers to Dripping Springs.
Where: Located in Dripping Springs, ideally as part of a developing Art District.
When: The vision begins now but achieving it may require years of planning and resources.
How: We will bring this vision to life through six key steps:
- Raising awareness of the DSAL and its mission: Art | Community | Connection
- Engaging our members to understand their needs.
- Partnering with City officials to gain support.
- Building relationships with stakeholders and contributors.
- Assembling a dedicated Grant Team to secure funding.
- Exploring available conventional and unconventional spaces.
This is more than a building; it’s the foundation for a creative heartland.
Together, we can create a vibrant space where art, community, and connection thrive. Our vision may be realized in an existing building, a center, a renovated house, or on an empty piece of land. Here’s our conceptual drawing with amenities:
