Rockwall ISD Council of PTAs Arts in Education ‘Reflections’ winners advance to state

Rockwall ISD Council of PTAs Arts in Education ‘Reflections’ winners advance to state

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 9, 2020 – Congratulations goes out to the Rockwall ISD Council of PTAs Arts in Education Reflections winners whose entries have advanced to the state level. PTA’s Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. The arts are […]

Rockwall Art League provides lessons to individuals with special needs through ArtReach mail program

Rockwall Art League provides lessons to individuals with special needs through ArtReach mail program

ROCKWALL, TX – December 7, 2020 —Even during a pandemic, the Rockwall Art League is finding innovative ways to bring the benefits of art to those with developmental disabilities through a new mail program. Due to COVID-19, students of the Rockwall Art League ArtReach’s MHMR program have been unable to attend classes. So RAL ArtReach […]

For a Dreamer of Houses at the Dallas Museum of Art 

For a Dreamer of Houses at the Dallas Museum of Art 

ROCKWALL, TX – August 24, 2020 — For the first time in months, Austin and I got out of the house and experienced some culture! We were invited to be special guests at the Dallas Museum of Art’s reopening weekend event and new rotating exhibit. The museum has been closed since early spring due to […]

Rockwall artist Joetta Currie uses talent to share her love of the arts

Rockwall artist Joetta Currie uses talent to share her love of the arts

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) For someone who has spent most of her life loving and supporting the arts community, Joetta Currie has recently completed two commissioned triptych pieces of art for the Rockwall School of Music. “Ever since moving into our new building a year ago, we’ve always had a dream of decorating […]

Friends of Rockwall County Library to host Annual Afternoon Tea & Silent Auction

Friends of Rockwall County Library to host Annual Afternoon Tea & Silent Auction

Put on your spring bonnet and enjoy the Friends of the Library’s Annual Afternoon Tea & Silent Auction, 2-4PM Tuesday, March 24 in the Library’s Community Room. The guest speaker will be Dr. M. Joan Terry, “The Art of the Tea.” Cost is $30/person.   To register and pay online: https://friendsrockwall.com/fundraiser-online-registration/   Questions? Contact Cathy […]

Artists ‘Round Texas introduce Public Art Program, welcome 2020 Board members

Artists ‘Round Texas introduce Public Art Program, welcome 2020 Board members

In keeping with the mission to promote the visual arts and artists in our community, Artists ‘Round Texas and the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce are sharing a new public art program. Art work from local artists is being displayed and are for sale at the Chamber building, 4418 Main St. in Rowlett. A 10% commission […]

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show & Sale Opens Friday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23 2019) The Rockwall Art League is excited to bring you the 19th Annual Fine Art Show and Sale. The event opens at noon Friday, Sept. 27 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club Conference Center at The Shores (2600 Champions Way). This is the RAL’s third year at The Shores. It’s […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to Hold 2nd Annual American Gothic Fundraiser May 5

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to Hold 2nd Annual American Gothic Fundraiser May 5

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 27, 2019) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is pleased to announce the second annual American Gothic Art Auction and Dinner, scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 6-9 p.m. at Summerfield at Tate Farms (12992 Farm to Market 548, Rockwall, TX 75032). Local artists of all skill levels are invited to create their […]

Pullen Elementary wins first place at Rockwall ISD Sculpture Show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2018) Second graders at Pullen Elementary recently took first place at the Third Annual Rockwall ISD Sculpture Show with their Chihuly-style “sea form” sculpture. While learning about symmetry, the students painted several coffee filters with liquid watercolors and tie dye ink and attached the filters in a circular movement pattern on […]

Call for Entries: Paint & Photograph Rowlett

(ROWLETT, TX – August 22, 2018) Artists Round Texas presents the Paint and Photograph Rowlett Juried Art Competition, open to all artists 16 and older using 2D media such as oil, acrylic, collage, pen and ink, watercolor, pencil, and more – and photography with or without digital manipulation. Entries must be postmarked no later than […]