Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Representatives from the Dripping Springs Art League hosted the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Aug 26, 2026 held at the Courtyard by Marriott.

Featured speaker for the event was Bill Foulds, Jr., mayor of Dripping Springs.

Steve and Jennifer Friedman, Brian Hale and Harriet Greenlee at chamber luncheon Aug 2026.
Dripping Springs Art League hosts the Dripping Springs Chamber luncheon Aug 2026.
Pictured: Steve and Jennifer Friedman, Nora Ureste, Brian Hale, and Harriet Greenlee.

As hosts, Steve, Jennifer and Nora were given the opportunity to present aspects of the Dripping Springs Art League to the attendees.

Executive Director, Steve, provided an overview on the group’s mission of promoting art and artists in the community – with the goal of furthering Drippings Springs as an art destination.

Jennifer, the Membership Director, explained how art builds community.  She covered the myriad artist clubs and events the group conducts.

Nora capped the presentation with a tour of the sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming West of Weird Art Tour.

Nora Ureste presented sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming West of Weird Art Tour.
Bill Foulds, Jr. Mayor
Mayor Bill Foulds Jr. provided a glimpse into the future of Drippings Springs, and the complex regulatory framework he traverses every day.
Steve developed the slide show accompanying the presentation. Jennifer mastered the technology to transmit the images to the large screen TVs.

In August 2026 the Dripping Springs Art League celebrated its third anniversary.  From a small handful of founders, the membership list now exceeds 300 with over 20 clubs, grouped by category, such as watercolor and photography.

The Dripping Springs Art League’s mission is to promote art, artists and Dripping Springs as an art destination.

The organization has formed strong bonds with many local businesses, who recognize the value of promoting art and literacy in the community.