EXHIBITORS ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING ART FAIR 2023 IN ROCKPORT

Presented by Salemi’s Ace Hardware, event to feature top Texas artists 

ROCKPORT, Texas (Feb. 10, 2023) — Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) is busy preparing for its third annual Spring Art Fair, presented by Salemi’s Ace Hardware, March 10–12.

Featuring fine art, textiles, photography, sculpture and mid-century modern furnishings from 13 participating galleries, the two-day booth-style show will be held at The Rockport Conference Center (The ROCC), located at 106 S. Austin Street, Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, March 12, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with a VIP Preview Party Friday evening, March 10, at 6 p.m.  

“We are excited to be hosting this year’s event on our new 1.2-acre art center campus in downtown Rockport,” said Luis Purón, executive director for RCA. “We continue to refine the event showcasing notable galleries from across the State of Texas and featuring the work of artists with national and international recognition.”  

Throughout the weekend, guests may stroll through The ROCC while acquiring fine art for their private collections from reputable and established galleries. 

• A-Smith Gallery, Johnson City, Texas

• Artspace111, Fort Worth, Texas

• Caliente Hot Glass, San Antonio, Texas

• Cerulean Gallery, Dallas and Amarillo, Texas

• Cothren Contemporary, Houston, Texas

• Echo Gallery, Blanco, Texas

• K-Space Contemporary, Corpus Christi, Texas 

• Kirchman Gallery, Johnson City, Texas

• Mockingbird Handprints, San Antonio, Texas

• Moroles Art Co., Rockport, Texas

• Presa House Gallery, San Antonio, Texas

• The Gallery at Anita Diebel Studio, Rockport, Texas

• WindWay Gallery, Rockport, Texas

The Spring Art Fair kicks off Friday evening, March 10, at 6 p.m., with a special VIP Preview Party at The ROCC featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Middle East Deli of Corpus Christi and a full bar, live music by The Third Coast Jazz Band, and valet parking. Patrons attending the VIP Preview Party will get to see the work first and have the opportunity to acquire it that evening directly from exhibitors before the event opens to the public on Saturday.

Individual tickets to both the VIP Preview Party and two-day event are now available for purchase. VIP Preview party tickets are $125 per person; single-day art fair tickets are $10 per person, ages 13 and up; children 12 and under are free. 

Salemi’s Ace Hardware returns as title sponsor for the event along with other sponsors including First Community Bank and New Beginnings, and media partner KIII-TV. Government supporters include the Texas Commission on the Arts, the City of Rockport Texas, and Aransas County. 

Guests in search of lodging on event weekend can find nearby options on The ROCC website.  

For a detailed exhibitor list and more information on the Spring Art Fair and VIP Preview Party, visit www.RockportArtFair.com or call (361) 729-5519.