MEDIA CONTACT:
Sharen Chatterton, Moon Over Water Gallery Elena Rodriguez, Curator of Exhibitions, RCA (361) 450-0545 (361) 729-5519 / elena@rockportartcenter.com
AUSTIN STREET ART WALK READY FOR ROCKPORT DEBUT
Monthly event to highlight art, food and fun in downtown Rockport
ROCKPORT, Texas (March 16, 2023) – A popular monthly event is being reinvented in Rockport. The new Austin Street Art Walk, formerly known as Art Loop in 2019-2020, will kick off on April 8.
Presented by Rockport Center for the Arts and scheduled for the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Art Walk is a free, alfresco, walkable art experience featuring art galleries, art spaces and other businesses located along Austin Street in the Rockport Cultural Arts District. The monthly events will be held April through December and include an ever-changing mix of participants and art mediums such as paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography, textiles, as well as live music, artist demonstrations, food and more.
“Now that we have opened a campus dedicated to the Arts in the heart of our city, we are excited to collaborate with other art venues and businesses to create a cohesive, all-day activity once a month for the enjoyment of locals and visitors,” said Luis Purón, executive director of RCA. “We believe the event will be yet another plus for Rockport as it will draw more tourists and provide an economic boost to our community.”
Twin sisters Sharen Chatterton and Karen Rester, co-owners of Moon Over Water Gallery and Artisan Market, have been instrumental in efforts to revive the monthly downtown Art Walk event, seeking input from other longtime local businesses including Wind Way Gallery and The Gallery at Anita Diebel Studio. So far, more than 25 galleries, art spaces and other businesses are slated to participate in the April 8 event.
“Our local businesses are very enthusiastic about Art Walk, which promotes our amazing galleries, art spaces and supporting businesses of Austin Street, including shops, restaurants and other venues,” said Sharen Chatterton. “The events will showcase our vibrant art culture and will connect visitors to a diverse network of places where they can learn about, enjoy and even purchase original art. It’s a great opportunity for artists, artisans, art lovers, art collectors and supporters of the arts to come together each month.”
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About Austin Street Art Walk
Austin Street Art Walk is a collective effort of the Rockport Center for the Arts and Moon Over Water Gallery in partnership with Rockport galleries, restaurants, and businesses located along Austin Street in the Rockport Cultural Arts District. Scheduled the second Saturday of each month, April through December, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Art Walk is a free, alfresco, walkable art experience featuring an ever-changing mix of participants and art mediums such as paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography, textiles, as well as live music, artist demonstrations, food and more. Follow us on Facebook for more information.
About Moon Over Water Gallery
A creative space full of moon and water energy, Moon Over Water Gallery and Artisan Market features a curated selection of various art mediums, including paintings, collages, jewelry, pottery, handmade vessels and more, while also serving as a space and creative community for the artists to collaborate and work together to feed their creativity. For co-owners and twin sisters Sharen Chatterton and Karen Rester, the gallery is the manifestation of their unfailing love for art and the artist community. Located at 302 South Austin Street, Suite 4, hours of operation are Tuesday–Thursday 10 a.m.–4 p.,m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. For more information, visit moonoverwatergallery.com or call (361) 450-0545.
About Rockport Center for the Arts
The new 1.2-acre Rockport Center for the Arts is located a block away from Aransas Bay in the heart of the Rockport Cultural Arts District. Designed by the award-winning team at Richter Architects, the state-of-the-art campus features a two-story, 14,000-square-foot, visual arts and education building with four galleries and five classrooms (204 S. Austin St.); a one-story, 8,000-square-foot conference and event center, known as The ROCC, including a 4,400-square-foot ballroom and culinary arts kitchen (106 S. Austin St.); with a 16,000-square-foot Sculpture Garden serving as a visually inspiring transition space between the two buildings. Hours of operation for the showroom, galleries, and gift shop are Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday from noon–4 p.m. Admission is always free. For general information and to become a member, visit rockportartcenter.com, follow RCA on Facebook, or call (361) 729-5519. For information on event space, or to book an event, contact Paulette Kluge at (361) 960-2090.
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