As mentioned in a prior post, the Boerne Convention & Vistors Bureau and the Boerne business community are in effect, engaging an economic development strategy to capitalize on the various art constituencies in Boerne, the uniqueness of its demographics, and its privileged location; to make of this Hill Country city a Creative Industry hub.

A well articulated feature in the August issue of the Boerne Business Monthly clearly indicates the commitment of the Boerne Convention & Vistors Bureau to this initiative. Counting on the presence of Boerne’s three main art organizations: The Boerne Professional Artists Association, The Cibolo Arts Council, and The Second Saturday Artist Group; Boerne CVB President and CEO Larry Woods, is instrumental in coordinating and promoting the Creative Industry agenda.

The exhibit, Diversity X 10, on display at the Boerne Convention & Vistors Bureau, is organized and curated by long-time FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA friend and supporter, Nancy Cavender-Garcia, a resident of New Braunfels, and the owner of The Studio, a photography workshop in New Braunfels. The Studio recognizes the need to develop personal creativity, discovery, learning and growth. To this purpose The Studio offers a wide range of photography classes that help nurture and inspire imaginations of all ages. The classes offer the opportunity to uncover, develop and stretch creative spirits within a supportive community that encourages personal and artistic growth. These classes take place in various off-site locations in the interest of making that learning more accessible. The goal is to teach visual arts and to expand creative potential.

Diversity X 10 features images by artists from The Studio, Kelly Anderson, Nancy Damron, Jennifer Martin, Scot O’Shea, Joyce Seibel, Whitney Smith, Janet Thompson, April Zimmerman, as well as Larry Woods and Nancy Cavendar-Garcia.

Nancy Cavender-Garcia, artist, curator, photography teacher, dynamo and owner of The Studio.

Nancy is a professional artist who earned her BFA and MFA degrees in photography at the University of New Mexico. She has taught studio arts for eleven years and is skilled with both traditional and digital photography. She has extensive experience in non-silver processes, hand coloring photographs, and pinhole photography. Nancy received the Southwest School of Art & Craft 2005 Teaching Award.

Larry Woods, featured artist and President and CEO of the Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Whitney Smith, featured artist, Diversity X 10 exhibit.

April Zimmerman, featured artist, Diversity X 10 exhibit.

Scot O’Shea, featured artist, Diversity X 10 exhibit.

Janet Thompson, featured artist, with Henry, her iconic model. Diversity X 10 exhibit.

Jennifer J. Martin and Whitney Smith, featured artists, stylin’ at the Diversity X 10 exhibit.

Opening reception for the Diversity X 10 exhibit at the Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Opening reception for the Diversity X 10 exhibit at the Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Marilyn Lanfear and Ann Kinser.

Master guitarist Michael Vanderberg, a regular performer at FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA openings in Boerne.

Title board for the Diversity X 10 exhibit in the Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau.