(ROCKWALL, TX — February 28, 2018) Local artists of all skill levels are invited to create their own masterpiece on canvas and help preserve the past for the future during the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s new annual art auction fundraiser, “American Gothic,” on Sunday, May 6. Held at the picturesque Summerfield at Tate Farms (12992 […]
Call for Entries open through Sept. 20 (ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2016) Save the date as the Rockwall Art League plans its 16th Annual Fine Art Show on Oct. 14-16 at Rockwall Rotary Hall, 408 S. Goliad St. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Show hours will be Noon to […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 14, 2015) The Rockwall Art League is sponsoring three art workshops in the upcoming weeks for Rockwall area citizens. Donna Bland Landscape Workshop The Donna Bland Landscape Workshop will emphasize translating nature’s plein air accents in a studio setting for beginners to intermediate painters in acrylic or oil. Donne has a passion for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 14, 2015) Artist Pat Szalay is a unique photographer who combines layering and colorization in a way that makes each photo appear as a painting. View her work on exhibit Wednesday, June 17 at the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery in downtown Rockwall. She will have original prints and limited editions for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) Congratulations to Krista Searles and Litzy Herrera from Springer Elementary for having their work accepted into “From The Hands of Children M.I. Hummel Club Contest”. This international art competition invited artists between the ages of 2 – 12 to share their celebration of the artistic spirit of childhood. Their […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) First graders at Springer Elementary paid tribute to all veterans with this beautiful art piece. They learned about Flanders Field and how the poppy represents a thank you for service. The flag was created with fingerprints and will be on display at the school until next Wednesday as a […]
GARLAND ISD,TX. (September 29, 2014) Numerous studies have shown that art education provides the critical thinking, communication and creativity skills essential to academic success. To celebrate this vital scholastic field, schools across Garland ISD commemorated National Arts in Education Week with fun, imaginative assignments. Students fashioned mixed-media art pieces, paintings and illustrations. Some even shared […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 22, 2014) On Thursday, October 9th from 6-9 pm KE Cellars will host an Artists’ Reception for Joetta Currie and Doris Vasek in conjunction with Downtown Rockwall’s Monthly Night Owl Experience. The winery is located at 301 North San Jacinto in downtown Rockwall. Artists Joetta Currie and Doris Vasek are the featured artists […]
Members model spring fashions at March gathering (ROCKWALL-March 15, 2013) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends were treated to a Spring Fashion Show at their regular monthly meeting on March 14. Brenda Estes, fashion coordinator from Belks, served as moderator. Members of Newcomers modeled the latest in Spring colors and styles. The fashions and accessories were provided […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 1, 2012 – Rockwall-Heath High School AP art students were given an opportunity by an author, Randall Hughes, to create art work for the cover of his book, “The Ghost Warrior.” Mrs. Aston, RHHS art teacher, treated it as a “real life” job experience. The students were given the setting, a page […]