In an effort to showcase the work of creative artists interested in ecology and the environment through their media or in the techniques they use, the 2011 Festival of the Arts will be hosting an exhibition entitled Going Green. The Festival of the Arts will be held at the Art Center of Corpus Christi on March 25, 26,27, 2011.

Barnes & Miner will be appearing for one night only at Main Street Arts/Bay Area Fellowship, at 7:30 pm. Childcare is provided! Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at the door or in advance at the church campus.

Since 1991, ISEA has been promoting the creation and awareness of Experimental Art! We are a group of contemporary experimental artists known for our prestigious annual art exhibits -- held both in the US and internationally. We produce a print catalogue of our exhibit and we host an annual Art Symposium where artists attend workshops, demonstrations and presentations by leading artists and instructors in experimental art.

Open to Texas Pastel Society members. Annual dues must be current.

The County Fair for Aransas County is called the San Patricio & Aransas County Agriculture and Homemakers Show, the week of January 22-29. Entries are being accepted now.

Rockport residents and visitors are encouraged to cheer about our fantastic community as part of the Reader's Digest "We Hear You America" program.

Submit your HummerBird T-Shirt Design!

CALL FOR 2011 HUNTING ART PRIZE ENTRIES
TEXAS ARTISTS ELIGIBLE FOR $50,000 AWARD

The Penny Redmon Scholarship, a $250 award for classes and workshops given to a Member Artist by Popular Vote, has named its first two recipients: Susan Forrest and Frances Iles.

Local Rockport artist and RCA Member Haydee Holland will exhibit at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures December 7, 2010 - January 3, 2011. A reception will be held on Saturday, December 11 from 5-7 pm.

A new sculpture garden entrance was dedicated on Saturday, October 30, complete with a new glass door and cascading steps.

Congratulations to Betty Shamel, recently named the 2011 Rockport Art Festival Poster Artist!

With a generous contribution in memory of the late Penny Redmon, 1998 Poster Artist Evelyn Atkinson created the Penny Redmon Scholarship as a new opportunity for Member Artists!

"For travelers seeking casual retreats for sand and surf, these uncrowded and unpretentious spots from Florida to Hawaii make ideal (and affordable) trips."

Pastel Artist Jim Offeman took Best of Show at the 2010 Rockport Art Festival. Read more for the Best of Category Winners!

Based on the latest updates from City and County Officials, the Art Festival and Art Auction Gala are a go!

Rockport-Fulton Middle School Student Kyrie Davenport created the winning artwork to become the Art Festival T-Shirt Design for 2010.

The Southern Style magazine Garden & Gun recently named Rockport a "Southern Dream Town," saying "You're not apt to find an art town with better fishing, or a fishing town with better art." Read more for the full text from the April-May 2010 issue.

Every year three jurors select best of category and best of show awards for the annual art festival.

The 41st Annual Art Festival will host over 120 fine artists and mastercraftsmen. Read More for the full Exhibitor's List!