A Message from Luis Purón, Executive Director

Dear Patrons of the Arts,

Last week we kicked off the Guy Clark Festival with the opening of Steve Russell’s show- Rockport Kind of Guy. The festival is a multifaceted event that combines activities in art, music and film. A total of 122 patrons visited with Steve at his opening reception and acquired Festival merch, including giclée of one of his paintings memorializing 4-time Grammy award winner and one of Rockport’s favorite sons, Guy Clark.  For the exhibition we created an exciting catalog, and a companion CD of music recorded in 2021 with artists such as Lyle Lovett, Gary P. Nunn, Michael Martin Murphey and other Guy Clark protégées.

You can continue to enjoy the Guy Clark Festival on Sunday and Monday, November 7-8 in an acoustic musical performance we are calling An Evening With Verlon Thompson and Shawn Camp. This is a ticketed event and it is selling out fast.  Visit GuyClarkFestival.com to buy your tickets, they start at $50.

International in Scope and Local in Flavor the 15th Annual Rockport Film Festival returns in fierce form November 11-14.  Festival Creative Director, Elena Rodriguez is going to deliver huge this year with the screening of 40 American and foreign films, including 16 entries from Texas.  Endorsed by the Texas Film Commission, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the City of Rockport; the Film Festival is a partnership with the Rockport Rotary. Proceeds benefit the many humanitarian and cultural causes of both organizations.

The Film Festival kicks off with a Red Carpet Party at Rancho Tiki, a private home on Copano Bay, with the screening of the documentary Open Field which tells the story of the sports-women who leave nothing on the tackle football field in their push for recognition and respect. Considered Rockport’s premiere social event of the fall season, the “tailgating chic” film experience features cocktails and food, catered by local eateries, beginning at 6 PM, with the screening of the full-length feature at 7:30 PM.

The Film Festival continues November 12-14 with film screenings held at Movies Inc Aransas in Aransas Pass. Tickets to the Red Carpet Party are selling fast, so act now because of limited capacity.  For tickets and a complete screening schedule visit RockportFilmFestival.com.

Whether it is Art, Music or Film, Rockport Center for the Arts always has you covered.

Regards,

Luis Purón