Fort Worth artist Charles Gray, 34, painted a cartoon version of himself, his 3-year-old nephew, his brother and a Pikachu, a popular character in the Pokémon franchise, on a Christmas tree ornament Nov. 16.

Gray and over 50 other artists were invited to the ornament painting session, organized by Art Tooth, Artspace111 and Sundance Square, at Sundance Square Pavilion, 201 Main St.

The ornaments, which are set to be finished Nov. 16, will decorate the Fort Worth Christmas tree annually placed in Sundance Square Plaza. The tree is scheduled to be put up on Nov. 17, and the tree will be lit and available for viewing before the Parade of Lights on Nov. 21.

Editor’s note: Sundance Square will not host a tree lighting ceremony in 2021. Language was changed to clarify there is no tree lighting ceremony.

Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by email or via Twitter. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.

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Photo gallery: 50 artists decorate Christmas tree ornaments at Sundance Square Pavilion

by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report
November 16, 2021

<h1>Photo gallery: 50 artists decorate Christmas tree ornaments at Sundance Square Pavilion</h1> <p class="byline">by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report <br />November 16, 2021</p> <p>Fort Worth artist <a href="https://www.charlesgrayart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charles Gray</a>, 34, painted a cartoon version of himself, his 3-year-old nephew, his brother and a Pikachu, a popular character in the <a href="https://www.pokemon.com/us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pokémon</a> franchise, on a Christmas tree ornament Nov. 16.</p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide"> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container"> <ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24019" data-id="24019" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-1-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Artists paint Christmas tree decorations. Art Tooth, Arstpace111 and Sundance Square collaborated to invite artists on Nov. 16. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24025" data-id="24025" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-7-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Fort Worth native Charles Gray, 34, paints a Christmas tree ornament. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24022" data-id="24022" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-4-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Fort Worth artist Cosmo Jones paints a decoration. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24023" data-id="24023" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-5-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Untouched ornaments wait to be decorated. The ornaments are set to be completed on Nov. 16. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24024" data-id="24024" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-6-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A woman takes a photo of the room while artists paint at Sundance Square Pavilion on Nov. 16. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24021" data-id="24021" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-3-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Paint sits on a table waiting to be used. Over 50 artists were invited to decorate ornaments on Nov. 16. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24026" data-id="24026" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-8-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Charles Gray, 34, paints a cartoon version of himself, his 3-year-old nephew, his brother and popular character Pikachu onto an ornament. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24027" data-id="24027" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-9-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Artist Charles Gray, 34, poses with his ornament on Nov. 16. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24028" data-id="24028" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-10-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker attends an ornament painting session on Nov. 16. Parker talks to artist Charles Gray, 34. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24029" data-id="24029" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-11-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Artist Katie Murray, 35, decorates an ornament. Murray graduated from Texas Christian University. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24030" data-id="24030" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-12-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Paintbrushes sit on a table at Sundance Square Pavilion on Nov. 16. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24031" data-id="24031" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-13-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">An artist paints a globe ornament on Nov. 16. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24034" data-id="24034" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-16-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Artist Cosmo Jones holds his ornament up at Sundance Square Pavilion. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24036" data-id="24036" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-18-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Plano-based artist Katie Murray, 35, holds a blank ornament at Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24037" data-id="24037" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-19-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A base will hold a Christmas tree at Sundance Square. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-24020" data-id="24020" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CAS_christmas_ornaments-2-1024x682.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Ornaments hang and dry on a rack at the Sundance Square Pavilion on Nov. 16. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> </ul> <p><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a></p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div> </div> </div> <p>Gray and over 50 other artists were invited to the ornament painting session, organized by <a href="https://www.arttooth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Art Tooth</a>, <a href="https://artspace111.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artspace111</a> and <a href="https://sundancesquare.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sundance Square</a>, at Sundance Square Pavilion, 201 Main St.</p> <p>The ornaments, which are set to be finished Nov. 16, will decorate the Fort Worth Christmas tree annually placed in Sundance Square Plaza. The tree is scheduled to be put up on Nov. 17, and the tree will be lit and available for viewing before the Parade of Lights on Nov. 21.</p> <p><em>Editor's note: Sundance Square will not host a tree lighting ceremony in 2021. Language was changed to clarify there is no tree lighting ceremony.</em></p> <p><em>Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by </em><a href="http://cristian.arguetasoto@fortworthreport.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>email </em></a><em>or via </em><a href="https://twitter.com/CrisArguetaSoto" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Twitter</em></a><em>. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy </em><a href="https://fortworthreport.org/about/fort-worth-report-editorial-independence-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p>This <a target="_blank" href="https://fortworthreport.org/2021/11/16/photo-gallery-50-artists-decorate-christmas-tree-ornaments-at-sundance-square-pavilion/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://fortworthreport.org">Fort Worth Report</a> and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.<img src="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-favicon.png?fit=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" style="width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;"><img id="republication-tracker-tool-source" src="https://fortworthreport.org/?republication-pixel=true&post=24002&ga=UA-194640723-1" style="width:1px;height:1px;"></p> Copy to Clipboard

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