Events

2^nd Annual FALL Art Walk in Port Aransas  -PA  ART ABOUT

Art Center for the Islands will PRESENT -PA  ART ABOUT on Saturday -October 25th from 4-7 pm. There are Art Walks in several Texas cities, Harlingen, Dallas, San Antonio, Abilene, Austin, Rockport, Port Isabel and more. What they all have in common no matter where is their intention. Texas commission on the Arts states it succinctly on their website- Art Walks are encouraging local communities to learn more about the positive impact of the arts. This art walk is planned to encourage and promote art and culture and let everyone know Port A is Port Arty! Starting in Old Town and winding out HWY 361,this is a self guided tour of these arty locations and you can start your tour at any point and follow the map, which will be available at all locations. This is a great opportunity to get out and walk, bike, or take a cart, and learn more about the art culture in this community. These 12 different venues are all free and open to the public, meet a variety of folks, mingle, have refreshments at each location and meet others who share a passion for art, or encourage a friend or neighbor to come along. Hopefully future art walks will be held twice a year in Spring & Fall and include even more art.

Potters on Cotter -413 E. Cotter
Ken Barnett first came to Port A in ’91 to wind surf . Four years ago he and wife Brenda bought Dr. Sharp’s old office and began to think about opening a studio gallery here. They have been professional potters for over 25 years, owning & operating Mississippi Mud Pottery. The couple sold that business and moved here permanently in May 2007.They invite you to this open house and introduction to the new potters in town. Hosts- Ken & Brenda Barnett

A Mano-722 Tarpon
Offers Folk Art, Talavera ceramics, Pottery, Textiles, Jewelry & Home Décor, all from Colonial Mexico. Deb Wilson & Juls Kramer, welcome you  Hosts-Deb Wilson & staff

Debra Wilbanks Williams Studio-118 W. White
Debra, an award winning Texas Artist, has lived in Port Aransas since the late 1980’s. Her work has been shown in galleries, group shows and the McAllen International Museum. As one of the original 13 artists of the K-Space Art Studios, most of her later work was done on the third floor of the historic Kress Building downtown Corpus Christ. She has since moved to her “rustic” studio to be closer to home. Be it serigraph, sculpture, painting or found object art, her interest is color and texture. Her eclectic studio is by appointment only, but she is throwing open the doors for the “P. A. Art About”.

Popsicle Toes- 345 N. Alister
I think "Unique" would be the key word for the partnership between Dana Pope, "The Queen of Custom Fit Toe Rings", and Nancy Rasco Hyder, "Most Fun Local Folk Artist".  Nancy loves to create art that really showcases her spirit and love of nature and animals and Dana does all the talking to convince customers they really need to buy it!!! Host-Dana Pope

Larry Charles Studio- 604 E. Cotter
Larry’s medium is watercolor and his paintings reflect his love of flowers, trees, gardens, the Gulf Coast, and cooking with fresh ingredients. When asked where he’s from, Larry replies, “Port Aransas, south of Texas, a state of its own.”  The artist belongs to the Art Center for the Islands and the Rockport Center for the Arts . He is a member of the Port Aransas Garden Club, KPAB, and Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association. “The business of every art is to bring something into existence…” – Aristotle

3rd Annual ArtFest
was Held May 17 & 18, 2008

ArtFest Photo Courtesy of Dan Parker, "South Jetty"

25th Annual Songwriters' Showcase
was Held May 19, 2008

Photo Courtesy of Murray Judson, "South Jetty"
Pictured Ian Henkel, Nathan Dunton, Jim & Judy Cole, part of the Spring Heeled Jacks
 

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