By Amanda Lattimer
A close-up of Norman Bean’s graphite artwork from traveling around Europe with his wife. Photo By Amanda Lattimer October 2019 
Rene Perez finds unique ways in which to present his artwork to the public. Photo by Amanda Lattimer October 2019 
Thomas is helping out local artist Bill Gibbs by passing out candy and bringing a smile to costumer’s faces. Photo by Amanda Lattimer October 2019 
In the distance, you can see Ronnie Borden’s tent and him talking to a costumer. Photo by Amanda Lattimer October 2019 
A San Marcos local enjoying a tent full of unique trinkets and homemade gifts. Photo by Amanda Lattimer October 2019 
At Rene Perez’s tent, he used his space in a unique way by hanging his smaller paintings up this tree. Photo by Amanda Lattimer October 2019 
Arnica Grace set up her tent for her very first time at the Art Market. Photo by Amanda Lattimer October 2019 
A few of Norman Bean’s graphite pieces at the San Marcos Art Market. Photo by Amanda Lattimer October 2019 
Two Texas State students enjoying Perez’s artwork at the Art Market. Photo by Amanda Lattimer October 2019 
A women at the Art Market sifting through some of Norman Bean’s graphite work from visiting Europe. Photo by Amanda Lattimer October 2019
According to members of the San Marcos Art Market, one of the biggest reasons it keeps growing is because of the rapid population growth of San Marcos. Ronnie Borden, one of the founders of the art market, explains that every year he sees new engagement and customers at the Art Market.
“There weren’t that many art venues for local artists to have a place to sell their art…now it has gotten bigger and we are more promoting of the arts,” said Borden.
Borden also said that the San Marcos Art Market is unique because of how affordable it is. Compared to other venues and markets near the Austin area, San Marcos is more inviting to artists that may be new to selling work.
Below is a graphic of how rapid the population has grown in San Marcos. Data was collected from the United States Census Bureau.
