Art in the Park set for May 2

Art in the Park set for May 2

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land’s first Art in the Park event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Oyster Creek Park, 4033 State Highway 6 South.

The event will showcase several art exhibits that will be featured at Oyster Creek Park during from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day during May. These include:

• Portable on Demand Art 2.0;
• Open the Door art pieces;
• Earth and Water, our planet, our life eco cube project; and
• the Invasive Species ecosystem project.

The event offers an opportunity to preview the artwork, meet with artists and learn about various art initiatives within the community.

Local businesses including Pinots Palette and Sugar Land Area Artist will host activity booths, and Fort Bend Independent School District art classes will create a children’s art area.

A Portable On Demand Storage (PODS) unit at the park will be utilized to collect donations for the Texas Art Asylum from April 26 through May 2. For a complete listing of art donations, visit https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/artinthepark.

The City of Sugar Land will host a student art show and competition during Art in the Park. Students of all ages are invited to create unique masterpieces within mini shoebox PODS. The competition includes the following categories:

• Recycled Art (all items used are recycled into something new)
• Electronic: Use of electronic media such as lights (must be battery operated)
• Most Creative
• Artist Choice

Students should bring their POD designs to Oyster Creek Park between 8-9 a.m. during the day of the event. No entries will be accepted after 9 a.m. Judging will begin at 10 a.m.

For more information on the student art competition and judging criteria or additional information on the newly installed art displays, contact the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885 or visit https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/artinthepark.