Show our park some love! Volunteer for an hour or two – Sign up HERE
Milwood Art Day – Sat. Nov. 2 from 11am to 3pm
Mark Your Calendars for this free, fun event for all ages with great art and fun!
Milwood Art Day
Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11am to 3pm
Milwood Art Day is a annual event, celebrating local artists in the North Austin area. It is free and open to the public and draws hundreds of visitors from throughout the Milwood & Walnut Crossing neighborhoods and all around Austin. This year we will have over 30 artists, which included adults and youth who are painters, photographers, jewelry makers, ceramic artists, print makers, mosaic artists, and more!
Milwood Art Day is spread around the Milwood/Walnut Crossing neighborhoods from a few central locations to individual artists’ studios. Find the map and list of participating artists below. Flyer Link HERE
Go to the Facebook Page to see spotlights on many of the artists!
Texan Market Location at 12400 Amherst Dr:
Stephanie Frederick | Acrylic paintings | Instagram.com/ArtByTeff |
Luke & Brooks | Custom Lego Minifigures, T-shirts, and 3D Prints | gofigureshop.com |
Patty D | Jewelry | |
Susan & Poema Chen | Earrings/jewelry, bookmarks, keychains | kawaiidropshop.com |
RainbowClara & KittycatClarke | Hand-drawn art printed onto bookmarks & postcards | muchlovecrew.com, RainbowClara.etsy.com, KittycatClarke.etsy.com |
Much Love Crew (Alan Lee) | Handmade jewelry, hand-drawn goods, hand roasted coffee | muchlovecrew.com |
Laura Hester | Handmade cards, organic soap, candles and beads | |
Silvia Peralta | Watercolor Nature Paintings | |
Sandy Guzman | Crochet | |
Iain Neberman | Paintings | |
Hollie Gordon | acrylic paintings | |
Robert Bronstein | Acrilic paint | |
Eliot Parker | Origami | |
Jill Manlove Mayfield | Photography, jewelry | jillmanlovephotohrapher.com |
Kala Moore | Handmade jewelry and accessories. | ohstarstudio.etsy.com |
Xochitl | Jewelry, Keychain, Stickers, buttons | |
Brett David Stelter | Photography/Film | brettdavidstelter.com |
Laura Jones | Ceramics and wood carvings | |
Clover Coffee | Coffee, Pastries & Tacos | |
Pack 90 & Troop 421 Treat Booth | Popcorn & Cobblers |
Milwood Library Location at 12500 Amherst Dr:
Milwood Library | Library Booth & 1-3pm Get Crafty Class | library.austintexas.gov/milwood-branch |
Individual Artist Locations – Definitely worth the stops!
Twilight Faerie/Angelique Duncan | 12105 Scribe Dr | Acrylic paintings and prints | Etsy.com/shop/TwilightFaerie |
Sheri McClure-Pitler | 12105 Scribe Dr | Fantasy Artwork | facebook.com/sherimcclurepitler |
Art Fundraiser (on behalf of Louise Friesen) | 4405 Ganymede Dr. | Pottery (& some paintings): Fundraiser Sale | |
Linda Watson | 4501 Cumbria Ln | Polymer clay & other media jewelry, ornaments, keychains, etc | |
Katelyn Smith | 4305 Everest Ln | Crochet | |
Heidi Lowell | 4105 Balboa Ln | Watercolor | heidilowell.art |
Map of Artist Stops:
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
H&H Design & Build
Texan Market
North Austin Montessori School
Video and Links from the District 7 Candidate Forum
Did you miss our neighborhood’s District 7 Candidate Forum?
Please take a moment and learn about our D7 Candidates for City Council. The winner will have a big impact on our city and neighborhood.
- Gary Bledsoe | BledsoeForAustin.com
- Edwin Bautista | EdwinForDistrict7.com
- Pierre Nguyen | NguyenForCityCouncil.com
- Adam Powell | AdamForAustin.com
- Todd Shaw | ToddShawForAustin.org
- Mike Siegel | SiegelForAustin.org
Early voting begins October 21.
Voter Guide – https://www.vote411.org/ this website has links to verify your registration, research candidates, find voting locations, view a personal ballot based on your address (so you won’t have to wade through races that aren’t in your district!)
Key Dates:
Nov 1 – Last Day of Early Voting
Register for Milwood Art Day – Sat. Nov. 2
CALLING ALL ARTISTS
JOIN THE UPCOMING ART DAY!
Simply register here to join in the event It’s always one of the most popular events in the neighborhood so if you’re a local artist, it’s a great place to showcase your work!
Nov. 2, 2024 – Mark your calendars for It’s My Park Day!
Please save the date to help clean up and care for Balcones Park. There will be projects for all ages including:
1- Cleanup trash/litter in Balcones Park, along trails and in creek greenbelt.
2- Trail maintenance/erosion repairs – Creekside Trail & NWCT near bridge
3 – Tree weeding and mulching around parking lot
4 – Butterfly Meadow and Rain Garden planting, seeding and maintenance (if anyone has shade tolerant plants they can contribute (coneflower, salvia coccinea, wine cups, columbine, etc. please email us)
5 – Invasive Species Removal
Sign up link – https://givepul.se/urgbwl
If you would like to help lead a work group, please let us know!
DISTRICT 7 CANDIDATE FORUM – Tues. Oct. 8
Did you miss our neighborhood’s District 7 Candidate Forum?
Please take a moment and learn about our D7 Candidates for City Council. The winner will have a big impact on our city and neighborhood.
- Gary Bledsoe | BledsoeForAustin.com
- Edwin Bautista | EdwinForDistrict7.com
- Pierre Nguyen | NguyenForCityCouncil.com
- Adam Powell | AdamForAustin.com
- Todd Shaw | ToddShawForAustin.org
- Mike Siegel | SiegelForAustin.org
Early voting begins October 21.
Voter Guide – https://www.vote411.org/ this website has links to verify your registration, research candidates, find voting locations, view a personal ballot based on your address (so you won’t have to wade through races that aren’t in your district!)Proposition information:
Key Dates:
Nov 1 – Last Day of Early Voting
Milwood’s Neighborhood-wide Garage Sale – Sat. Oct. 19
Don’t Miss Milwood’s Garage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024!
Over 25 Homes Participating!
Come find some wonderful treasurers at the best prices from your neighbors!
We have deleted the map & list of participating homes.