The Edom Art Festival  began as a small gathering that temporarily moved to the Tyler Museum of Art, then returned to Edom and now transforms the town's population from 349 to nearly 20,000 every year. The dynamic force behind the Edom Art Festival is Beth Brown, who started as an exhibitor and later became director. A true testament to passion and perseverance, Beth shares the festival's colorful history, from its humble beginnings, the transition to Tyler, and the triumphant return to Edom.Beth's personal journey reflects the ethos of the festival itself, an intimate, community-focused event that celebrates art in all forms. Learn how the festival expanded to include food trucks, a singer-songwriter stage, a kids' creation area, and a local wine garden. Be inspired by Beth's transition from crafting women's handbags and accessories to becoming a potter. Delve into the festival's unique status as one of the longest-standing artist-promoted festivals in Texas. Support the arts, engage with the artists, and make your holiday gift-giving special by attending the Edom Art Festival.(Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)

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