Arts

The Central Texas Hill Country has a variety of fine artists, crafters, galleries, and performing arts theatres.

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If you love arts and crafts, here is a bunch of information and contact info for you. Please say you "found it in the Scene, the Hill Country Scene!"

Hill Country Artists

- Beckendorf, Charles - His subject matter is diverse... from wildlife and western to landscape and nostalgia. His prints range from small color reproductions to large hand watercolored original lithographs. His books are beautiful, entertaining, and educational. Fredericksburg.
- Benini - Contemporary paintings and sculpture of artist, Benini, from the social statements and surrealistic pieces of the early '70s and '80s, through his 20-year focus on the symbol of the rose and his innovative shaped paintings, to the latest illusionistic shaped "starworks" created in the Texas Hill Country. Benini transforms familiar geometric and organic shapes into lyrical, seemingly multi-dimensional artworks on canvas. Also see The Benini Foundation Galleries and Sculpture Ranch and Arts Encounters at the Beninis - A cultural event the last weekend of each month, bringing in speakers, artists, musicians, etc. Johnson City.
- Bush, Nancy - Her pursuit of art has taken her to many beautiful places in the world to study and paint a wide variety of subject matter. "Landscape is my love and is always a challenge, spiritually and emotionally. The variety and vastness of it can sometimes be overwhelming." Fredericksburg.
- Carr, Alan - Creates museum-quality rocking horses from Texas mesquite. Each horse is lovingly hand-crafted, fitted with a hand-tooled circa 1890 western saddle, and is definately today's western heirloom for many generations to come. Artistic creations, timeless heirlooms, priceless treasures, and whimsical toys are all part of the nature of rocking horses. Fredericksburg.
- Chalberg, Linda - Whether the subject is flowers, gardens, historical structures, village scenes, vistas or unique market settings, Linda enjoys the challenge of working out a composition and the enjoyment of putting paint on paper. Boerne.
- Chukran, Bobbi A. - Bright, colorful, fun, and quirky artist; and book author and writer. Leander.
- Cline, K.D. - Handcrafts beautiful mesquite and cedar frames and small furnishings, with over 40 years of experience working with wood. His unique style makes use of the natural irregularities in the wood and combines a rich elegance with rustic beauty, resulting in creations that are truly one-of-a-kind. K.D.'s frames are also available to custom framing professionals and he is co-owner of Sweet Mesquite Designs, where his work is featured. Llano.
- Coon, Nancy Reams - Nancy draws from the historic rock architecture and unique landscape of the Texas Hill Country for much of her material. Working in a variety of media (watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic, charcoal), she captures the spirit of her subjects, resulting in an image that conveys history and vitality as well as visual delight. Fredericksburg.
- DeaKyne Designs - Creating custom etched glass in the Texas Hill Country. Specializing in Texas, western, and wildlife scenes for architectural and "works of art" panels, using multi-stage carved, shaded, and sandblasted glass. Spring Branch.
- Dittman, Karen A. - Artist and Fredericksburg native, now works and teaches at Art of the Loop Studio Retreat. The Loop is a quiet country retreat in the midst of the beautiful Highland Lakes of the Texas Hill Country. Swimming and caving adventure activites are included in the curriculum, along with lectures and supervised labs by noted artists and teachers. Kingsland.
- Eyfells and Eyfells - Two artists, equal but separate -- Johann Eyfells' bold, organic contemporary sculpture and Kristin Eyfells' oversized, contemporary paintings of celebrity faces -- both strong in impact and beauty. We welcome you to view a lifetime of magnificent artwork created by this husband and wife team. Fredericksburg.
- Fox, James - James began his professional life in music. After a few years of teaching he became a school principal. His passion for fine art photography was so overwhelming that he left the teaching profession and began chasing the light. Fredericksburg.
- Glenn, Pat - "From the shores of the Texas Hill Country." I'm an old geezer who grew up on the Texas coast and lived there most of my life. I was a lifelong pen and ink artist until I became enamored with watercolors. Blanco.
- Hightone Design & Graphics Studio - Graphics by Snuffy Jackson. Kerrville.
- Hodges, Annette - Although most of her works are scenes from Mexico, Annette is equally at ease portraying other subject matter. A native of Texas, she often paints the sparkling streams of the Hill Country. Her landscapes are likewise portrayals of the color and mood of the land so dear to her. Cleburne (just northwest of the Hill Country).
- John Bennett's Rodeo Studio - A working studio and gallery of fine Western bronze sculptures located in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country. Fredericksburg.
- Kathy Weigand Photography - Hill Country Images - Services include commercial work, assignments, events, portraits, and weddings. Her prints often depict a Hill Country or western theme; a beautiful Texas, Colorado, or Wyoming landscape; and colorful seasonal work including wildflowers, bluebonnets, and peaches. Fredericksburg.
- Lincoln, Debbie - Debbie's Blog - Texas Hill Country oil painting artist whose subject matter varies from working cowboys and Native Americans to landscapes to still lifes. Morgan Mill.
- Lou Quallenberg Studios - Art that functions as furniture. Lou Quallenberg Studios creates contemporary style furniture that captures the essence of the Texas Hill Country. Working primarily with Texas Mesquite, we attempt to honor the wood and highlight it's natural beauty. Each curve is carefully created to match the natural curve of the mesquite top. The curved designs are hand crafted to enhance the look as well as serve as strong support, creating a piece that is both functional and beautiful. The finish is a hand rubbed oil and wax that calls out for you to touch it. They are real treasures for generations to come. Llano.
- Malson, Ken - A contemporary artist who does modern paintings as well as wood sculpture and creative furniture. Ken works in four mediums: oil paint, printmaking, construction, and art furntiture. Hunt.
- Marie, Kathleen - Nationally recognized artist. A deep love and connection to nature is what inspires Kathleen's art as well as her lifestyle. Kathleen's unique art medium of pyrography is a superb blending of realistic rendering within the abstract character of wood grain. Pyrography translates to fire drawing. Kathleen's technique involves burning images into wood with a delicate electric pen and then sometimes applying color. Like a sculptor, she sees pictures and stories in the wood. Johnson City.
- Massaro, Catherine - Over a span of 30 years, Catherine has worked in a variety of media and with a number of subjects including landscape, still life, and figurative work in oils, pastels, water colors, graphite, lithography, and monoprints. Hunt.
- Napper, Steven - Born and raised in west Texas, he currently resides and has his own art gallery in the Texas Hill Country. Steven handles several mediums with distinctive freshness and strong use of color. His interaction of warm and cool, high and low contrast, strong color, and his skills as a draftsman have made his work easy to distinguish and highly sought. Ingram.
- Pendleton, James D. - Landscapes and figures painted in oils and watercolors reflect an accurate depiction of the nude nature. His painting talent can be viewed in private collections throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and fine art galleries in Texas. Bandera.
- Rogers, Becky - Is inspired by the Hill Country landscapes, windmills, and bluebonnets. Becky also paints a wide variety of subjects including still lifes and florals. She is a member of the Boerne Area Artist's Association and part owner of the Carriage House Gallery of Artists. Boerne.
- Tunstall, Charles R. - Tunstall Photography - Texas art with Cajun flair. Kerrville.
- Watson, Kristy - Kristy has been painting since 1986. She balances her time between marketing the Ground Control Horseshoes, the graphic design business, painting, and trail riding with her friends, and volunteering for the Agricultural Heritage Museum. Boerne.
- Wenmohs, Dena - Cypress Mill (between Marble Falls and Johnson City).
- Whitaker, Jon - Creative Roots Studio - Painter, musician, landscape designer, and children's book author / illustrator. A man with many different creative outlets, whether creating a painting, song, or story, his motivation is to stay true to his creative spirit and follow it for technical inspiration. Boerne.

Hill Country Art Galleries / Shops / Museums / Shows

- 1550 Gallery - The Premier Contemporary Art Gallery in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country. Kerrville.
- Artisans at Rocky Hill - The Texas Hill Country's finest collection of local art and craftsmanship, located on Main Street in Uptown Fredericksburg; featuring 75 artists and craftsmen focused on Texas Hill Country style: canoes, copper wind spirals, fused glass, gourd art, handcrafted furnishings, jewelry, lighting, mantles, mirrors, mixed media, mosaics, neon lighting, paintings (acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor), pottery and ceramics, purses, sculpture (bronze, iron, and wood), soaps, textiles, wood turnings, and more. Fredericksburg.
- Art Past Dark - A celebration of Texas art, antiques, music, and cuisine. Fredericksburg.
- Black Spur Emporium and Gallery - Western and eclectic gifts and decor. Johnson City.
- Bluebonnet Blues & Fine Art Festival - "Rock the Blues Away" with live music, fine arts, and food and drink. Presented by Historic Main Street Association. Marble Falls.
- Carriage house Gallery of Artists - Is owned and operated by seven local-area artists, most of whom are members of the Boerne Area Artists Association. As an artist-owned gallery, it is able to bring new works fresh from the studio straight to the public, at prices that avoid a standard gallery commission. In addition, at least one of the Gallery artists is always present to answer any questions about the works on display. Boerne.
- Creative Hands - Your source for the finest in Texas Hill Country handcrafted items. Fredericksburg.
- Debra Goldstein Fine Art - Featuring international, national, regional, and local original paintings and sculpture. Located in the "Heart of the Arts" in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the 2500 square foot gallery and outdoor sculpture garden are rich with works by many contemporary artists. Johnson City.
- Fredericksburg Art Gallery - Original paintings and bronzes by acclaimed artists from Texas and beyond. Fredericksburg.
- Kerr Arts & Cultural Center - Is the place for all art. Kerrville.
- Kirchman Gallery - Specializes in contemporary fine art including photography, painting, drawing, and sculpture. Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, across from the historic County Courthouse, the gallery is a perfect venue for contemporary fine art. Besides the large main gallery, a lush sculpture garden, complete with a creek and graceful old pecan and oak trees, showcases outdoor sculpture. Johnson City.
- Museum of Western Art - The Cowboys, the Native Americans, the Settlers, the Mountain Men and others who tamed the West... share their adventure through the rotating exhibits on display at the Museum of Western Art where the legend of the American West lives on. Kerrville.
- One Horse Gallery - Fine art, paintings, handmade furniture (ranch, western, and lodge style), and fiber art (natural and spun wool, woven, and hand dyed products). Fredericksburg.
- Photography 414 - A unique photographic venue in a turn-of-the-century, limestone "Sunday House" style building, exhibiting contemporary photographic artworks that explore both traditional and alternative printing processes, and photographers who approach the medium in a uniquely creative and technically superb manner. Fredericksburg.
- Riverbend Fine Art - Tucked away in the beautiful hill country of Texas, only an hour or so from Austin or San Antonio, the gallery presents the very finest original artworks from contemporary artists all over America. Marble Falls.
- Rivers Edge Gallery & Custom Framing - Originals, prints, pastels, bronzes, jewelry, pottery. Kerrville.
- Second Saturday Art Trail - Thirteen art galleries present special events from 10 am - 6 pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Visit the galleries and enjoy great art, food, and festivities. Follow the orange "Art In The Hills" banners. Kerrville and Ingram.
- Sweet Mesquite Designs - Featuring handcrafted mesquite and cedar frames and furnishings, as well as a variety of other work by exceptional local artists including blown glass, leatherwork, painting (oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor), pencil drawing, scrollsaw artistry, textiles, original music, and books. Located in the restored Watkins Texaco building in Llano's historic railroad district. Llano.
- Texas Mesquite Art Festival & Show - Largest collection of mesquite art in the world. # Juried show represents the "best" artists as well as beginning craftsmen. Fredericksburg.
- Whistle Pik Art Galleries - Paintings and art work from well-known nationally and internationally acclaimed & award winning artists. Fredericksburg.
- Wenmohs Ranch - A Working Cattle Ranch in the Texas Hill Country increasingly popular as an artists gallery, retreat, and workshop. Cypress Mill (between Marble Falls and Johnson City).
- Windberg Art Gallery - Presenting the work of Dalhart Windberg, Kyle Polzin, and Becky Stuart. Georgetown (north of Austin).
- Under One Roof - A group of artists from across the Hill Country have gathered to form an artists cooperative on the Square in Wimberley. Featuring handmade jewelry, clay art, natural shea butter soaps and lotions, a fine selection of hats, and many other hand-crafted items. Wimberley.

Hill Country Theater / Dance

- Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts - A state of the art performance hall placed in the Heart of the Hill Country. Kerrville.
- EmilyAnn Theatre - Built by a large volunteer labor force, the Theatre is the perfect outdoor venue for concerts, plays, reunions, and parties. The large stage and seating areas, as well as the shaded picnic area, puppet theatre, and hilltop lookout make the Theatre's five-acre setting the ideal place for any gathering. Wimberley.
- Fredericksburg Theater Company - Formed in March 1997 to add live theater productions to the cultural and entertainment opportunities of this unique Texas Hill Country town. We produce as many as 6 shows per season that entertain and uplift. You'll see the better-known musicals and the tried-and-tested plays on our stage. Fredericksburg.
- New Braunfels Theatre Company - Producing first rate, professional quality, Broadway Shows. New Braunfels.

Arts Resources

Hill Country Arts Resources

- Art of the Loop Studio Retreat - The Loop is a quiet country retreat in the midst of the beautiful Highland Lakes of the Texas Hill Country. Swimming and caving adventure activites are included in the curriculum, along with lectures and supervised labs by noted artists and teachers, Susan Carlin and Karen A. Dittman. Kingsland.
- Hill Country Arts Foundation - Founded in 1958, it is located on the banks of the Guadalupe River off Texas Highway 39. Provides a cultural atmosphere, including art classes and theatre for professionals and amateurs, plus special children's programs. Ingram (west of Kerrville).
- Fredericksburg Artists' School - Located on 20 picturesque acres situated along Baron's Creek. The studio sits on one edge of the property and has full north light exposure making it an ideal painting studio. Because of the climate, setting and surroundings, plein air painting opportunities are found in abundance within 15 minutes of the school. The classes are established for all levels of painters. Fredericksburg.
- Lampasas Association for the Arts - Art in the Park is the brainchild of Nancy Gray, project chair and director of the Fourth Street Gallery in Lampasas, Texas. This project culminated in the start of the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden, a permanent public space in Campbell Park funded almost entirely by private and corporate monies. LAftA has an all-volunteer board, which organizes fundraising and educational activities designed to support the arts. Lampasas.
- Majestic Ranch Arts Foundation - Offers classes in oil and watercolor painting, plein air painting, printmaking, drawing, plus other workshops on 500+ acres of unspoiled Texas Hill Country. Boerne.
- Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair - The Art of Texas. This annual fair is one of the top ranked arts and crafts events in the nation. Kerrville.

Texas Arts Resources

- Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council - (CTFAC) A non-profit fine arts presenter organization. Each year CTFAC sponsors or co-sponsors a variety of events that include music, theater, dance, and art exhibits. CTFAC also sponsors children's theater, youth concerts, art camps, and public school Art-in-Education programs, many of which serve rural schools in the eight-county service area: Bosque, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Hamilton, Hood, Palo Pinto, and Somervell counties.
- Lilac Digital Photo Restoration Service - Services include photo retouching, restoration, colorization, modification, glamorization, color-correction, compositing, special effects, airbrushing, and "digital facelifts." We repair damage to photos caused by fire, flood, age, tearing, scratching, mold, exposure, fading, heat, humidity, etc. We offer a 25% discount on any USA military photo restoration.
- My Texas Art - The online Texas art resource.
- Texas Cultural and Art Network - TCAnet is intended as a one-stop location whose purpose it is to shepherd the arts and cultural industry in the state to doing business electronically.

National and International Arts Resources

- 123soho.com - The place to buy, sell, and research fine art online. With over 3,000 artists from around the world.
- 4uall2c.com - The internet's number one online galleries of artists, photographers, sculptors, potters, poets, and crafters. Since the year 2000, 4uall2c.com has been providing individually designed online galleries for artists, sculptors, photographers, potters, poets, and crafters. A place where they can show their oils, watercolours, acrylics, pastels, bronzes, marbles, statues, photographs, and pottery. Open to all for a modest fee, our online galleries are tailored to meet your needs and can be designed with a shopping cart system through Paypal if required.
- Agora Gallery, SoHo - Chelsea, New York - Contemporary fine art gallery with locations in the SoHo and Chelsea art districts of New York City. Art consulting services to private and corporate collectors. Exhibiting painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and mixed medias. Artist portfolios are reviewed. Has been sponsoring the SoHo - Chelsea International Art Competition since 1984.
- Art-Bridge.com - Art Directory, Art Portal, Art Links - Comprehensive directory and searchable database of art resources on the web. Covers artists, animation, art galleries and museums, architecture guides, crafts, photography, digital art, etc.
- Art Deadlines List - A free newsletter listing art contests and competitions, art scholarships & grants, art jobs and internships, juried exhibitions, call for entries, residencies, festivals, auditions, and other opportunities for artists, art educators, and art students of all ages.
- AaRtLiNkK - Fine arts and artist directory, and fine artists art prints.
- Art Links on It's art baby! art! - Newest and coolest on line art and artists magazine. Find the coolest art on the internet. Free art events and festivals. Enjoy the most unique artwork, arts and crafts, artists, and photos. All art is original art.
- Artmajeur Online Art Gallery - Virtual online art gallery for contemporary artists. Register for free and present up to 1000 photos of your artworks. Art collectors can browse a huge photo gallery of 100,000 contemporary artworks and buy directly from artists. More than 5000 artists registered.
- ArtNetwork - Has been helping artists empower themselves since 1986 through its books, artist directories, mailing lists, and most recently through its online gallery and business software. We continue to grow by bringing you new approaches to marketing your work and growing your art business. Success requires planning plus action.
- Art on the Net - Join fellow artists in sharing works together on the Internet. Enjoy visiting artists studios and roaming the gallery rooms.
- aRT wEB Community - Internet Art Directory - A.D. Lines Eurogroup presents a directory of internet world wide web sites of interest to the arts community.
- CAGE - (Cyber Art Gallery Eindhoven, The Netherlands, est 1995) Is one of the oldest and most famous galleries on the Internet. CAGE shows gutsy, contemporary artwork by young, emerging artists. Home of the extensive CAGE Cool Art Links list.
- Cheap Joe's Art Stuff - Offers discounted prices on quality art supplies every day. Shop for thousands of fine artist materials online, by phone or by mail, and experience premier customer service, quick delivery, and great savings.
- Global Art Information
- Indie Coffeehouse Arts & Music Directory
- Internet Art Database - d'ART: An Internet Art Network. It's an effort of over 5,000 websites to help people find and research art. Here you will find contributions from thousands of artists, collectors, and dealers.
- !tzalist Arts Directory - Directory focusing on the fine arts of visual art, music, creative writings, and more.
- KindWeb - A worldwide portal for KindFolks containing a web directory, music & arts resources, news, shopping, ecards, and more... Our web directory, as well as our online store for shopping, specializes in kind links.
- KiniArt.com - Original art, prints, gifts, and custom logos by Kim Niles.
- Media Link - Free graphics and animation, art community and exhibition area, tutorials, graphics hardware and software for computer graphics/web/VRML, computer art ezines and tutorial links, and link exchange.
- NonStarving Artists - Artist portfolios, arts news, and artists' resources.
- PainterGallery.com - A comprehensive art directory.
- PictureFrames.com - Buy factory direct. Metal, custom, and ready-made picture frames, mats, tools, and more.
- swissart.net - Art Switzerland - What's new, art reports, announcements, international - representing artists, galleries, art museums, art organizations, editions, schools, journals, auctions, and more.
- Susan Stone Salas Studio Gallery - Fine art paintings, drawings, sculptures, poetry, and healing from abuse resource pages by survivor artist Susan Stone Salas.
- The AaRtLiNkK Fine Art and Artist Directory - When it comes to increasing free, targetted hits to your art online, we deliver.
- The Worldwide Art Gallery - All things art site. Art history, art directory, kids' art gallery and education resource, free art quiz (win prizes), plus contemporary international and Australian art.
- Your Art Links - International directory of art and artists. Free listings, art marketing news, and tools. Royalty publishing, online galleries, and free art classifieds.