Houston is a rapidly-growing city filled with talented gems! The need and desire to support local talent is on an upswing. This friday, December 15, 2017, at the Talento Bilingue de Houston (333 S Jensen), The All Access Art Show is back for another successful run. Style got a chance to catch up with one of the movers and shakers who are increasing the demand to do so, Tajay Byrd (Co-Creator of All Access Art Show).

HSM: How do Houston artists benefit from participating in your program?

All Access Art Show: The All Access Art Show is the most cultural art experience in the city of Houston; Art done Different. Artist are able to network, showcase, and sell their work at this event directly to the consumers. Artist and vendors get to keep 100% of sale made at the show. We also have an artist incentive program to where artist receive a small payout every time their discount code is used at checkout online. Its a great atmosphere for artist to perfect their salesmanship and get to know their consumers on a first name basis. Our entertainers and performers get to showcase their many talents to our audience in a way that they may normally not be exposed to. We have partnered with some really cool media outlets that are responsible for the "Featured Artist Q & A" interviews that will highlight all of our performers. Our events are recorded in the highest HD quality making this event a top of the line production.

HSM: How can artists get involved in future programs?

All Access Art Show: We advise all artist to come out and checkout the show for themselves if they have not done so already. Moving forward artist can follow the All Access Art Show on all of our social media outlets to keep up with Open Auditions and Vendor Calls that we do quite often. Our show is a quarterly productions so the opportunity become available for artist to be involved quite often. For some of our returning artist we have made them "Featured Artist" and display their Bio's and contact information via our website (www.allaccessartshow.com) and on our social media outlets as well. Submission of work or general inquiries can be sent to AccessArtShow@gmail.com at this time. As we expand our brand we are in need of volunteers and interns to further help with maintain the quality of our events.

HSM: Besides viewing the art, is there anything the general public can do to support your event?

All Access Art Show: The general public can expect to be introduced to a variety of Art, Music, Fashion, and Entertainment from local emerging talent. Our show is very interactive as we have some really cool photo booths courtesy of MyEventIsTheBomb sponsored by Simple booth. There are food trucks and other non-profit organizations that setup at our shows so the audience is encouraged to support and check them out when they get a chance. Since this is a Winter Edition themed show, we are accepting Toy Drive Donations from the general public which will be given to local Houston children that need a little extra love this Holiday season. In the past we have worked with the BEAR (Be A Resource) for Kids program to help get these items over to the right hands. This is a great non-profit organization that really puts the children first. Check out our donation tables at the event to make drops off and participate in the Art Raffle Giveaways.

HSM: Tell us how this program has changed an artist's career/life...

All Access Art Show: Many times artist tell us that a lot of the shows they attend, the registration fees or commission percentages are extremely too high. At our shows we understand completely because many of us are artist ourselves. We pride ourselves in being fair and reasonable when it comes to participation fees. Artist get to keep 100% of their profits when their items are sold at the show. As we take pride in our events, we try to keep the quality of the artwork to high standards. Everyone that participates in our shows has proved themselves to be truly passionate about their crafts. Secondly, our network of people that come to our shows are truly lovers of art and creativity. They buy an support like no others I have ever seen. Its really a beautiful thing to see artist and consumers telling the stories behind their works as they share what inspires them to create. Although we do try, I mean what we are doing at our shows may not directly change the world but the outcome of our events most definitely mean the WORLD to some people.

HSM: Why is it important to encourage or share art with kids?

All Access Art Show: Wow, there are so many great answers to that question. I like to group these virtues into something I call the 3 C's: CONFIDENCE may honestly be my favorite thing that art teaches the youth. The opportunity to showcase something they worked so hard on to the public is remarkable. As they improve and see their own progress, their self-confidence will continue to grow. It reminds them that they can be whoever or whatever they want to be, their ideas can too become their reality. CREATIVITY may sound like a given, but its true. Art allows children to express themselves in many ways that language arts and math may not allow them to. If children have practice thinking creatively, it will come naturally to them now and in their future career. COLLABORATION. Many of the arts such as band and choir require kids to work together. They must share responsibility and compromise to achieve their common goal. Kids learn that their contribution to the group is vital to its success—even if they don’t have the solo or lead role. Teamwork makes the dream work!

HSM: Who are all involved in building the engine behind All Access?

All Access Art Show: The founders behind the All Access Art Show is Malik McGhee, Jeremy Cann, and myself (Tajay Byrd). The event is powered by the High Hopes Clothing Brand. Our sponsor at this time is MyEventIsTheBomb Interactive Selfie Booths.

HSM: How would you describe All Access in one sentence to someone unfamiliar with it?

All Access Art Show: The All Access Art Show is the most cultural art experience in the city of Houston; Art done Different.

HSM: When or how did All Access come to be?

All Access Art Show: The All Access Art show started in September of 2016. This a quarterly event in the city of Houston. We plan to expand by taking the show to some of the most cultural cities around the United States.

HSM: What can attendees expect to witness at All Access?

All Access Art Show: A variety of Art, Music, Fashion, and Entertainment from local emerging talent.

HSM: How can people get involved or be a part of All Access in the future?

All Access Art Show: We are always looking for new talent. Artist can follow our brand on social media to stay updated with our open auditions and Artist + Vendor Registration Calls. Submission of work or general inquiries can be sent to AccessArtShow@gmail.com at this time. As we expand our brand we are in need of volunteers and interns to further help with maintain the quality of our events.

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