The resolution commemorates the Texas Furniture Makers Show, which has been hosted by the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center in Kerrville for the past 25 years. Founded in 1995, the center is a nonprofit organization focused on promoting arts education and supporting local artists. The Texas Furniture Makers Show, established in 2000, is a juried exhibition that showcases the craft of furniture making, featuring over 50 works from both professional and emerging artists. The event runs for six weeks from November to mid-December and awards more than $10,000 in cash and prizes through a blind judging process.
The resolution acknowledges the significance of the Texas Furniture Makers Show as a nationally recognized event that allows the public to appreciate the artistry of furniture making. It highlights the show's role in encouraging new participants in the craft and its accessibility to the community through free admission. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its best wishes for the continued success of the event and directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center as a token of high regard.