our roots

In early 2012, members of the San Marcos Arts Commission proposed the idea of creating an outdoor art market in San Marcos to help increase the visibility of the arts and artists in San Marcos. A parking area located at The Hitch: A Mobile Eatery on CM Allen Parkway became the space to launch the first art market, called “Art Unhitched.” Although the first year was successful, it had its challenges.

In the fall of 2013, Art Unhitched art vendors started to organize and formed a planning committee that later became the Art Squared Advisory Committee, made up of artists and art enthusiasts. After careful consideration, the artists, along with members of the Arts Commission, decided to relocate the Art Market to the historic Hays County Courthouse lawn in downtown San Marcos. The new and improved “Art Squared Arts Market” debuted in March, 2014, and became a program of the San Marcos Art League, a 501(c)3 organization.

our vision

The vision of Art Squared is to be a catalyst for the advancement of the arts and art makers, as well as a contributor in helping to make San Marcos a destination for cultural experiences for our local community and visitors alike.

our mission

To provide a platform for artists of all mediums to exhibit, promote and sell their handcrafted art.