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List of Visual Arts Events
Monday January January 6th-11th, Artist showcase Saturday January 11th 6pm-9pm - Perspective Intérieure Art Contest Artists are challenged to depict indoor perspectives at iconic Galveston landmarks. Artist showcase January 11 6pm-9pm. This is a Free event.
Showcase Located at The Grand 1894 Opera House 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston
Monday January 6th - Discover hidden treasures during the Art Drop Galveston! Create and Share! Local community is welcomed to create small, original works of art and place them around the Cultural Arts District for others to find, keep. Don’t miss this creative scavenger hunt!
Galveston Art Drop video:
Monday January 6th-12th 8am-8pm - MarMo Art Showcase Step into, a one-of-a-kind pop-up gallery showcasing the creativity of our local artists. Explore a diverse collection of artwork, from paintings and photography to mixed media and more. Celebrate the talent in our community and experience up close! This is a Free event.
Located at Marmo Plaza 2121 Market St. Galveston.
January 6th-10th 3pm -7pm* - Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT),presents artist Mark Watford and Art Retrospective. Join ACCT for a showcase featuring the works of artist Mark Watford in Art Retrospective. Explore a collection that highlights Watford's creative journey. This is a Free event.
Located at 707 23rd St, Galveston. *Note hours on Thursday January 9th 5pm-7pm.
Monday January 6th-Sunday 10am-5pm - Moody Mansion Open House, Restored to its turn of the century splendor tour 20 rooms that depict the home life of a powerful Texas family of
W.L Moody Jr. This event is free this day only.
Located at 2618 Broadway, Galveston.
Monday January 6th- Thursday January 9th, 10am-4pm - Galveston County Museum, Mardi Gras Exhibit.
Tuesday January 6th, 12pm-3pm - Peanut Butter Warehouse Boutiques, Meet artist Vicki Achord of Beachgirl: demonstrating on how to construct a Seashell chime. Dive into creativity with artist Vicki Achord of Beachgirl Crafts! Join us for a hands-on demonstration where Vicki will guide you through the process of crafting a beautiful seashell chime. Ticket info coming soon.
Located at 100 20th St Suite 101, Galveston
Wednesday January 8th, 1pm-4pm - Peanut Butter Warehouse Boutiques, Canvas: Painting Demo with Bonnie Blue. Discover the art of painting with renowned artist Bonnie Blue! Join us for an inspiring demonstration as Bonnie brings her creative process to life on canvas. Watch as she shares techniques, tips, and her artistic vision, transforming a blank canvas into a stunning work of art. Ticket information coming soon.
Located at 100 20th St Suite 101, Galveston
Thursday, January 9 from 6pm-8pm - Galveston Historical Foundation Smarty Pints Trivia Night at the Galveston Historic Seaport’s ELISSA Room. Test your smarts with friends, enjoy dockside access, and indulge in craft beer. Craft beer and snacks will be available for purchase.
Friday, January 10th, 6pm - Artful Rides showcase featuring the Houston Art Car Klub (HACK) and the Galveston Golf Cart Society - an exciting “Artistic Journey of Art on Wheels!” Plus, stick around for a pop-up art market hosted by the Art Car Klub right after the showcase. Don’t miss this unique celebration of creativity on wheels! Want to participate? See more details below***
Saturday January 10th, 5pm-8pm - Galveston Art Center, Mardi Gras Umbrella Making. Join GAC for an exciting afternoon of art, music, and fun as we prepare to bring some extra pizzazz to the Funky Uptown Brigade parade. Registration: $48 https://www.galvestonartscenter.org/umbrella-decorating-party Located at 2127 The Strand, Galveston.
Friday, January 10th, 6pm-8pm - AOP Gallery Art on Postoffice, Sculpting in Clay with Mike Quinn from Fish With Attitude in 2 Sessions. Located at 2201 Postoffice Street, Galveston.
Saturday, January 11 from 10:30am-noon - Galveston Historical Foundation Broadway Beauties Walking Tour, stroll by twenty of Galveston’s most elegant mansions as we learn about their families, their impact on the city, and how a small group of gifted architects shaped the Galveston we know today. From the Moody Mansion on the west to the iconic Bishop’s Palace on the east and back, little detours will reveal hidden gems that few people know to look for. This tour will meet up in the gift shop behind the Moody Mansion at 2618 Broadway, with parking lot on site and curb parking nearby. This is a 90-minute walking tour. Please be prepared for this with comfortable walking shoes, water and snacks as needed. https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/historic-walking-tours
Saturday January 11th 3pm-5pm - Gyotaku-Fish Print, sailboat racing and more!
Explore some species of fish from the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay. Race a Sailboat and more where art and ecology collide. Presented by Custom Coastal, located at MarMo Plaza 2121 Market Street. Enjoy a mix of free activities and others available for a small charge.
Saturday January 11th 6pm-9pm - Beach Heroes - Children Combatting Plastic and Pollution Art Exhibit. Presented by Galveston Bay area chapter of Texas Master Naturalist, located at the First Presbyterian Church 1903 Church Street
Saturday January 11th, 6pm-9pm - Galveston Art Center, 2127 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550Galveston At Center's Art Walk “Art Fusion: Where Art Walk Meets Art Week”
Saturday January 11th, 6pm - AOP Gallery Art on Postoffice, Bonnie Blue will paint you on a wine glass $35 per person. Christian Navarrete will draw your caricature $10 per person. Grant Masters will perform music like Frank Sinatra and other great songs during ArtWalk. There will be opportunity to dance to his music.
Expanded Details for Some Listed Events
*Monday January 6th - Perspective Intérieure Art Contest
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Compete for $2,000 in Prizes!
• First Place: $1,000
• Second Place: $600
• Third Place: $400
• People’s Choice Award: A ribbon and a gift basket
The People’s Choice Award will be voted on by attendees during Art Walk on January 11th, 6pm–9pm, with the winner announced at the Awards Presentation at 8:00 PM. -
For more details and how to register see here:
**Monday January 6th - Art Drop Galveston
How to participate:
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Create a small piece of art - It can be carved, decorated, woven, drawn, painted or composed. It can by anything from poetry to pottery! Open for artists of all ages & abilities.
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Label it - Label your creation with your name and information.
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Download the label.
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Share it - Share by hiding your art in downtown Galveston.
Notes for Art Hiders:
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We would love to have art out on the town all week long. Please share your artwork on multiple days if you are creating an abundance of art.
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Post hints to where your art is hidden using our hashtag #ARTDROPGALVESTON and #ARTWEEKGALVESTON
Disclaimer: Art Drop Galveston is a peer-to-peer art exchange opportunity promoted by ARTS Downtown GTX and Galveston Island Parkboard . Art Drop artwork is provided by private parties and is not reviewed in advance; ARTS Downtown GTX is not and cannot be responsible for the content of Art Drop art. To make Art Drop a positive experience for everyone, the following material is not allowed: profane, obscene, indecent, violent, or pornographic content and/or language; content that promotes, fosters or perpetuates discrimination or defamatory or personal attacks; content that promotes illegal activity, is not original, or infringes on another person’s copyright or other legal rights; or components that are unsafe in any way. All persons participating in Art Drop assume any and all risks related to such participation, some of which are unknown. All Art Drop participants must obey the law at all times. ARTS Downtown GTX will not assume responsibility for any injury, death, property loss, or property damage resulting from or related to any person’s participation in Art Drop. The rule of “finders keepers” shall be strictly observed; when an artist leaves a piece of artwork for Art Drop, such artwork shall be available for any person to find and keep permanently, and the artist shall have no further ownership interest of any kind in such artwork. All Art Drop participants consent to the publication and/or use of any photographs or recordings of the Art Drop artwork by the City of Galveston or members of the public for any purpose, including advertising, marketing, public information, and/or posting on social media.
***Join Galveston's Art Car & Golf Cart Parade!
Let’s Celebrate ART Week Galveston by having a one-of-a-kind Art Car & Golf Cart Parade on Friday, January 10 at 6PM!
Whether it’s a car turned into a moving sculpture, or a golf cart decked out in wild designs, this is your chance to showcase your artistic flair and dazzle the Galveston community.
What to Expect:
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Line-Up Location: Santa Fe Place, alongside the Galveston Railroad Museum
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Check-In: Friday January 10th, at 5PM at the Corner of 25th & Santa Fe Place
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Time to Shine: Parade rolls at 6PM
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Be part of an unforgettable parade celebrating creativity and innovation!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this spectacular event.
Spaces are limited, so register now!