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San Marcos proclaims Bill Hudson Day and unveils stained‑glass "Homestead Revisited" at library
Summary
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed August Bill Hudson Day to honor artist Bill Hudson and the new stained‑glass installation 'Homestead Revisited' at the San Marcos Library, created by River City Glassworks artists Sonya Kretschmer and Catherine Welch and installed Aug. 8; a public celebration is planned for Aug. 31 at the library.
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed August as Bill Hudson Day, honoring the internationally exhibited artist born Sept. 6, 1936, who died Sept. 21, 2022. The proclamation traced Hudson’s life — including international exhibitions and later local rediscovery — and described a citywide exhibit of more than 60 of his works staged from September 2021 to May 2022.
The proclamation and staff remarks highlighted a library public‑art project: River City Glassworks translated Hudson’s canvas "Homestead" into a stained‑glass piece titled "Homestead Revisited," with artists Sonya Kretschmer and Catherine Welch leading the work. According to the proclamation, design began in July 2024, construction began in January 2025, the piece was completed in May and installed on Aug. 8 at the San Marcos Library.
Library and arts commission staff invited the public to a celebration on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 4 to 5 p.m., to view the artwork and commemorate Hudson’s legacy. Speakers thanked curators and collaborators who helped bring the project to the library.
