PHOTO BY PAM RUDD Boot artists Kim Springer-Smith at Middleton Brewing
PHOTO BY CLAY EWING Petra Drumwright, Leesa Strafford, Kim Springer Smith
New Bootiful Boot addition
The latest Bootiful Wimberley Boot made its debut Friday, May 17, 2019. Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance (WVACA) sponsors the Bootiful boots. If you travel north or south on RR 12 The new boot sits proudly on a large stand at Jean’s Antique Mall. Kim Springer-Smith is the artist who created “Bootiful Dark Skies” for Full Circle Salon’s Leesa Stafford and Jean’s Antiques Petra & Bill Drumwright.
WVACA selected Middleton Brewing as the next boot site. Middleton Brewing owners are Carl and Lucinda Rabenaldt, Rodney and Jeanie Lively, Rob and Karen Case, Dennis and Kim Middleton.
Nine artists responded to the call to submit their designs for the Middleton boot. Dr. Hilda Carpenter, WVACA President said, “All nine entries reflected beautiful works. It was difficult process to pick the top artist. We chose Kim Springer-Smith to paint the Middleton boot. We anticipate this boot unveiling in approximately 3 to 4 months.”
WVACA President Dr. Hilda Carpenter, Artist Kim Springer-Smith and Middleton Brewing Co co-owner, Carl Rabenaldt unveiled Kim’s design for the newest boot on June 5, 2019. Kim’s design includes a Mermaid swimming up from the Blue Hole, and an image of a Wimberley water wheeldemonstrating tributes to San Marcos and Wimberley. The toe features the iconic “A little bit of Heaven.”
If you would like more information about the fifty Bootiful Wimberley boots, the Visitor’s Center has boot location maps, or you can visit www.bootifulwimberley.com. For WVACA information about upcoming mixers and activities go to www.wimberleyarts.org or FaceBook Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance.
Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance (WVACA), is a non-profit organization formed to promote the visual arts, music, theatre, writers and cultural organizations to the Wimberley Valley. The next monthly Mixer is Wednesday, July 11, 2019, at Middleton Brewing. WVACA invites art lovers and artists to attend. WVACA encourages artists to bring examples of their art to share, and art lovers are always welcome to join the fun. Middleton hosts the mixers with a cash bar.