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 […]

New bar brings wine and art together at lakeside venue

New bar brings wine and art together at lakeside venue

Spinnaker Wine and Art Bar to host First Wine and Art Party on March 23 (ROCKWALL, TX — March 5, 2018) The Landing at Chandler’s and the Rockwall Art League are partnering up to bring a one-of-a-kind wine and art bar to the Rockwall community. The Spinnaker Wine and Art Bar will hold its First […]

Fundraiser combines art and history

Fundraiser combines art and history

(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 […]

Rockwall Art League to present 16th Annual Fine Art Show, Oct. 14-16

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 Art League sponsors upcoming art workshops

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 […]

Pat Szalay photo exhibit at Uptown Downtown Art Gallery

(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 […]

Springer students selected for international art competition

(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 […]

Springer students create ‘fingerprint’ flag to honor military veterans

(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 students get creative during National Arts in Education Week

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 […]