Spring Break
Artists, musicians showcase work at Art Step
By: Megan Ryan
Issue date: 6/2/09 Section: Features
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"We typically aim to attract everyone, from students and young families to retirees and professionals," said Greta Watkins, owner of The Frame Gallery in downtown Bryan, and organizer of the event. "We try to reach a broad spectrum of people."
Watkins created "First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan" about four and a half years ago, and subsequently developed Art Step, a larger, biannual art and music event. Art Step stemmed from other similar inspirational events created to display the various forms of art that are not come across regularly.
"It is called 'Art Step' because when it was formed it was patterned after other 'Art Walk' events held around the country," said Cindy Peaslee, executive director of Downtown Bryan Economic Development Association. "Since this event is smaller than the larger events in larger cities, Greta named it 'Art Step.'"
The event will feature a variety of artwork as well as entertainment for everyone who comes to watch, observe, analyze and listen.
"Art Step was created to attract visitors and residents to the newly revitalized downtown area to stroll and shop through stores, galleries and restaurants and to familiarize them with our talented local artists," Peaslee said.
Peaslee said the abundance of activity in the area during Art Step is the finest part of the event.
"Seeing families, couples and seniors all discovering the newly revitalized downtown and everything it has to offer - from dancing in the park to riding in the carriage or watching the free movie at the Palace Theatre, to just 'taking it all in' with a camera and some kids," she said. "The evening has turned into an exciting, entertainment-filled destination for all ages."
Mary Burkhalter, former president of the Brazos Valley Art League, said there are many types of art shown in the event.
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