A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director
Summertime! It is that time of year when we are in the lead-up to a bevy of tourism activities:
1. ArtSpace Summer Art Camp. Registrations are now open for the 24th annual camp that serves Aransas County kids and teens entering grades 1st through 8th. Registration for local participants is free and going strong at 180 attending.
2. Two-Blockbuster Summer Shows. Two headliners open to the public Friday, June 18. This year’s Art Festival poster artist, Robin Hazard, will stimulate us with happy bursts of color in her maiden solo show, Follow Me. On June 19 at 5 PM, during a reception with the artist, Hazard will unveil the original work of art that will become the poster to brand this year’s Festival. In Galería Dos, poster artists from prior years will showcase what makes Aransas County great featuring a sesquicentennial celebration exhibit.
3. Art Auction Gala Friday, July 2. Like I predicted last month, response to underwriter sales for the Auction, honoring Steve and Sherol Russell, has been remarkable. This Friday, May 28 starting at 10 AM, we will open sales for $125 single ticket and $1,500 tables for 10. Visit with Kim Ivey at the gallery or go online at RockportArtCenter.com Friday. For our patrons’ comfort, we have limited the number of tables at this event. Thus, we expect this event to sell out by the end of next week. Like other events in Rockport this year, you must act quickly if you wish to attend.
4. Salemi’s Ace Hardware presents the 53rd Annual Rockport Art Festival, July 3 and 4. The Place to be July 4th Weekend! $10 Single day tickets and $15 VIP passes are on sale now. Get yours today by visiting the gallery or the website!
June and July punctuate the Summer of Art in Rockport. We expect this edition to be one of the most successful seasons in our 52 year history. As our members and patrons, we want you to be part of the organization’s traditions and success.
Yours,
Luis Purón
Executive Director