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With little experience and a lot of determination, Anne & Barry
Bradley brought Artisans at Rocky Hill to the Texas Hill Country.
Artisans opened its doors on July 1st, 2005 with the
objective of showcasing fine Artisans & Craftsmen who reside in the
inspirational hills of Texas. Over 90% of all artwork in the
Gallery is created right here, in Central Texas.
Moving from Houston, Anne & Barry, along with their two children
Sean and Nicole, arrived in the Fredericksburg area in 1999. With
the move came the opportunity to absorb and enjoy new artistic
styles. Barry quickly became enchanted with the native woods of the
area. His designs changed from urban/ traditional to those which
can only be inspired by this area in Texas. Several years were
spent showcasing his newly inspired creations through various
venues. His wooden canoes were well received as a unique and
beautiful art-form not often found in Texas. It was clear Barry’s
talent had emerged into a fine art and with that realization,
Artisan’s was born.
A
busy family schedule and a tight budget encouraged the Bradley’s to
enlist the help of the Artists. Maintaining posted business hours
is essential so, during the week and some Saturdays, our visitors
will find an Artist in the Gallery who’s anxious to visit
about any work on display. Often times you will find the Artist in
the midst of creating what will soon grace the Gallery walls. Anne
refers to the Gallery as not a “drop & go, receive a check”
Gallery. The success of Artisans depends greatly on those who
showcase their work and the Artists contribute in many ways.
Roughly half the Artists actually work in the Gallery during
business hours; some bring heavy appetizers to events and others
perform demonstrations of their talent. Everyone is involved in one
fashion or another and as a result, the Artists have taken ownership
in the Gallery. Each Artist is genuinely grateful to be able to
participate in this unique situation which has become more like a
family than a retail environment. Anne and Barry are
grateful to have these wonderfully talented people in their lives.
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