The winners of the 2007 Rockport Art Festival have been announced! Very special thanks to our judges: Rebecca Bridges Rice, Steve Maness, and Sharon Forsythe.
Best of Show: Ping Irvin, Sugarland, TX (Painting)
See story for full list of winners.
Marthe Minford-Meas Work Exhibited in New York, Beeville and Corpus!
John Aasp Joins Art Center as Director of Visual Arts
ROCKPORT, TEXAS -- John Aasp, a multimedia artist, has been named Director of Visual Arts for The Rockport Center for the Arts. In this position he will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Art Center’s visual arts programs; planning and installation of all exhibitions; be a member of the Exhibition Committee, RCA Strategic Planning and Sculpture Garden Committees; provide leadership for all art-related areas of the Rockport Art Festival; and will continue to build relationships with artists, art gallery managers and art patrons in Rockport.
Coastal Bend Community Foundation Grants 2007 Art Link for Kids $6,000
Blackman's "Ventures & Observations" Exhibition and Guatemala Exhibition in Garden Gallery
Major Retrospective Exhibitions - Michael Frary and Estelle Stair
Rockport Center for the Arts is honoring the art of Michael Frary and Estelle Stair, two artists who were important to the founding of Rockport's art community, with a retrospective of their work April 11 - May 12. Most of the artwork is from the private collection of relatives and has never before been on public display or offered for sale.
RCA Announces Winners of the "Student Show and Sale"
Kay Barnebey Exhibition Opening at Corpus Christi's 'The Yellow Pelican Gallery' April 12
Mary Frazier Art in Corpus Christi Exhibit
RCA Announces Position of Director of Visual Arts
Young Artists Percussion Ensemble Plays March 31
The Rockport Center for the Arts is pleased to present the Percussion Ensemble of Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) as part of its ongoing Young Performing Artists Series. The concert will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31st at Main Street Arts Performing Arts Center, located at 902 E. Main Street.
Marthe Minford-Meas "Take Five" Exhibit at Art Center of Corpus Christi
3 Days Left to see Monte Toon and Pysanka Eggs Exhibitions
Monte Toon's captivating watercolor paintings are exceptional. Larry Tate's Pysanka Eggs, with both traditional Ukrainian and contemporary Acoma designs are stunning and intriguing. The Art Center is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission. Join us for the last 3 days of these two exhibitions.
Aaron Flores Jazz Guitarist playing Friday, January 26
Nanci Barnes Selected as 2007 Poster Artist for the 38th Annual Rockport Art Festival
Go Red for Women Photography Exhibit
Hints from Heloise
In a recent 'Hints from Heloise' article, a reader wrote in and had the following to say about storing works of art:
"As a conservator, I want to offer ideas on storing framed and matted works of art. For long-term storage, it's not recommended to keep works in bubbly wrap (the plastic isn't chemically stable over time). It's safe to use for shipping but never in storage. I also wouldn't recommend that any piece be tightly wrapped. Pictures and the material that is used to mat the art need to be able to breathe. But it's not recommended that a piece be left uncovered or exposed to excessive air. Storing art in archival boxes in a vertical position is best." Linda Edquist
Texas Watercolor Society announces 58th Annual Exhibit
Explore Guatemala Exhibit Opens May 16
2006 Currents Exhibition Winning Artists
The five winning Merit Artists in the 2006 Currents Exhibition, featuring the work of members of the Rockport Center for the Arts, were announced at the opening reception on Saturday, December 9th. They are: Shirley Blackman: mixed-water media; Sharon Forsythe: acrylic/graphite; Bonnie Prouty: acrylic-layered collage; Anne Molkentin: acrylic; and Barry Brown: clay.