October 2020
Art Hop XIII winners announcement & opening Saturday
Mark your calendars for October 3 so that you can experience our 13th Art Hop! Start your viewing at the library and be sure to be at the splash pad outside of the Art Center at 3:30pm for the winners to be announced. An artist directory with over 100 original works of art will be available in both locations to locate the artists and their respective works.
Find out more »August 2020
Artist Reception — Blissful Ignorance
Due to COVID-19 precautions, our reception is offering walk-ins and RSVPs in order to limit the number of people in the building. If you feel more comfortable making an RSVP, please do so here, but they are not required.
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELLED Artist Talk — Critters
Join us for a talk with Carrie Cook, Jessica Gengenback, and Shanny Lott, our featured artists for the exhibit, Critters: Our Animal World.
Find out more »CANCELLED – Toast to Tignon
Join us for a "Champagne & Chocolates" celebration of the Tignon exhibit on it's final day. This private event includes an intimate, docent view of the exhibit by the visiting artist, Chesley Antoinette. You will also have the opportunity to engage with other patrons and take photos with the artist and her work. Please join us as we close out this month of community events celebrating the art of Tignon, Headwraps among Women of African Descent. Advance purchase tickets $10…
Find out more »Tweens & Teens Heart of the Headwrap Workshop
Headwrap Workshop for Ages 9 - 18 Workshop will start with brief lecture on the North American history surrounding the headwrap Brief question and answer Instructions on tying a headwrap Headwrap tie-off competition with one winner receiving the book, Global Headwraps by Georgia Scott Every participant gets a scarf (included in the workshop fee) of their choice to keep Free Registration Required Registration: www.library.georgetown.org Contact: Melissa Mote email: Melissa.Mote@georgetown.org
Find out more »February 2020
Preserving History Mural Dedication
Open to the Public Sponsor: City of Georgetown Arts & Culture Chesley Antoinette, visiting Artist for the Tignon exhibit at the Georgetown Art Center, to give brief talk during the Preserving History mural dedication. https://arts.georgetown.org/preserving-history-mural-dedication-on-february-15-during-a-month-of-celebrations-and-educational-activities/
Find out more »Heart of the Headwrap Workshop
Hosted by Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association and Arts & Culture Georgetown Workshop will start with brief lecture on the North American history surrounding the headwrap Brief question and answer Instructions on tying a headwrap Headwrap tie-off competition with one winner receiving the book, Global Headwraps by Georgia Scott Every participant gets a scarf (included in the workshop fee) of their choice to keep Ticket Required; Inquire for ticket price and availability Inquires/Info/Tickets: Reginadurden@Bradshawsg.com 512-636--4576
Find out more »An Evening with Artist Chesley Antoinette (GAC Fundraiser)
Please join us for an elegant evening fundraiser with Texas artist, Chesley Antoinette, to toast her upcoming exhibit, "Tignon: Headwraps among Women of African Descent" before it opens to the public. This intimate Mix & Mingle affair will be held in the newly restored historic Old Town home of local arts and culture patrons, Michael and Kelley Worden. Guests will enjoy Live Music by pianist/singer Jody Barry, Libations, and Hors d'oeuvres. Midway through the evening, artist Chesley Antoinette will share…
Find out more »Heart of the Headwrap Workshop
Workshop will start with brief lecture on the North American history surrounding the headwrap Brief question and answer Instructions on tying a headwrap Headwrap tie-off competition with one winner receiving the book, Global Headwraps by Georgia Scott Every participant gets a scarf (included in the workshop fee) of their choice to keep Ticketed Event, pre-purchase required Inquires/Info/Tickets: larkandowlbooksellers.com
Find out more »January 2020
December 2019
Art Lecture — Holiday Masterpieces of the Worlds Greatest Artists
With the holidays swiftly sneaking up on us, take some time to view holiday artwork created by the Great Masters. Local art historian Michelle Stoeffler will walk you through the symbolism and techniques of a variety of pieces, along with tidbits about the artists. Join us for a jam packed exciting 1 hour whirlwind lecture and slideshow of truly beautiful masterpieces. Refreshments: Hot chocolate and biscotti
Find out more »November 2019
Art Lecture — Annotated Vermeer
Join local art historian Michelle Stoeffler as she digs deep into Dutch artist Jan Vermeer's life and art. He led a fascinating life and we will explore the famous masterpieces he created and review his process, his materials and techniques and of course learn about his inspirations. Michelle Stoeffler is a career art educator, currently teaching in Round Rock ISD. As a native New Yorker, she was immersed in cultural institutions from a young age and has an appreciation for…
Find out more »October 2019
Free Your Id! – Surrealist Workshop
Half-day workshop to help artists release their creativity by utilizing Surrealist techniques to generate ideas and inspiration, with a focus on the subconscious/”id” and ridding ourselves of self-censorship. This activity is led by Southwestern student and Georgetown Art Center intern, Ariana Dryden.
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