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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ArtWalk returns to Marshall at Bear Creek Smokehouse event
MARSHALL, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — Bear Creek Smokehouse will host an exclusive Art League of Marshall ArtWalk. The Art League of Marshall hosted its inaugural downtown ArtWalk earlier this year, an event from which the group is still receiving positive feedback. With the goal to 'provide artists and emerging artists support and education and the promotion of the arts,' it makes sense to follow up on that success with more events. Inaugural Marshall Artwalk In 1943, Bear Creek founders Hick and Nellie Shoults began smoking turkeys on the family farm. More than 80 years later, the Shoults family still operates the business. The ArtWalk is on May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art displays will be stationed on the front porch, with some artists painting live for patrons and a painting being raffled. Bear Creek food will be available for purchase. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marshall, Texas art walk attracts crowds to downtown scene
MARSHALL, Texas (KTAL/KMSS)—The Art League of Marshall hosted its first-ever ArtWalk, which organizers consider a massive success. Downtown Marshall was abuzz with activity as patrons walked downtown to view art, visit vendors, and listen to live music. Art League participants showed their wares and interacted with an eager audience. Click here for more local news Any first-time event has the potential to disappoint and draw less interest than anticipated. The ArtWalk did not have that issue. Crowds were steady and robust for the duration of the event despite overcast skies. Art League President Laura Merrill was pleased, saying, 'The Art League of Marshall is very pleased with the turnout for the inaugural downtown ArtWalk. Meeting the artists and seeing their art is one of the biggest benefits of an ArtWalk and adds value to purchased art.' With a successful first venture, the Art League is optimistic about the future. Merrill added, 'This event was supported by many businesses, media, organizations, and the community, and we are grateful for their support. A fall ArtWalk is in the plans. ' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
