The Art Center of Corpus Christi is holding a juried exhibition of the Watercolor Society of South Texas through March 27. See full story for winners, which include some of our member artists!

"The complex division of space within a single strong shape draws you to this painting by Forsythe. Color, while secondary, adds a sense of mystery." -anonymous Board member

Michael Atkinson's "Man's Best Friend," donated to the Art Center in 1999, received a fresh bronze finish with new patina colors. The Art Center thanks Muralist and Sculptor Alberto Saucedo from San Antonio who came to refinish the piece.

The 60th Annual Aransas Pass Shrimporee seeks artists to submit work for the 2008 Shrimporee Poster!

In its first addition since 2002, the Art Center's Sculpture Garden welcomes its newest work of art - "Return of Ancient Wisdom" is sculptor Leo Osborne's rendition of the Kemp's ridley turtle.

Rockport Center for the Arts received a grant from American Electric Power in honor of AEP employee Phyllis Liberti's volunteer service.

Lola L. Bonner, three-term president of the Board of Directors for Rockport Center for the Arts and a Trustee of the Margaret Sue Rust Foundation, passed away on February 8, 2008.

"The colors attracted me to the painting. I became attached to the mystery of the place. My imagination was hooked." -anonymous Board Member

As part of the Art Center-sponsored Performing Artists Series, Austin-based world music ensemble Mundi put on a stellar performance. Their style weaves Celtic, Gypsy and Classical influences. A crowd of over 250 were present to hear the music on Sunday, January 20, 2008.

After 5 weeks of voting for their favorite artist in the 2007-8 Currents exhibition, the people have chosen Pleasanton-based artist Jeannette Cuevas as the 2008 People's Choice Merit Artist. Cuevas will join 5 other Merit Artists in a group exhibition in August 2008.

The 2008 Merit Artists have been named by Juror Michelle Locke, Curator of the Permanent Collection at the Art Museum of South Texas. Locke noted the difficult task of narrowing down her choices in a gallery full of variety and quality. See full story for the winners!

Billy Keen addressed an early crowd at Rockport Center for the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 8. Keen unveiled his 2007 Santa portrait with a "Rockport twist."

Kay Barnebey was invited by Padre Island National Seashore to create a Christmas ornament that will hang on the 2007 White House Blue Room Christmas Tree. She recently attended the special reception hosted by Laura Bush at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Blan Shephard of Victoria, Texas died Tuesday evening at Citizens Hospital. Blan won the Texas State Hair Styling Contest twice, and took two Honorable Mentions in the International Hair Styling contest in New York, before taking the first prize in 1961.

Filmmakers, Artists, and Enthusiasts from all over the country converged at the 2007 Rockport Film Festival. Over 50 films were screened, over a dozen awards were given, and organizers are already discussing the 2008 Film Festival. Rockport Center for the Arts is proud to have been a part of this successful inaugural event!

See full story for nominees and winners for this year's Film Festival.

Pat Bailey, an exceptionally gifted artist who has struggled with homelessness and is featured in the Austin-based film "Art From the Streets" will exhibit and sale recent works at Rockport Center for the Arts during Film Festival weekend.

Jacqueline Pontello, formerly of Southwest Art Magazine, was present on Saturday, October 27 to jury and award winning entries in the Architecture Show. 1st and 2nd place prizes were awarded in Painting, Photographic, and 3D/Non-traditional media categories.

David Murrah, Ph.D, a trustee of the Aransas County Historical Society, gave a talk Saturday October 27 to kick off the opening reception of the Architecture Show at Rockport Center for the Arts. Murrah offered listeners examples of how historic preservation defines a community, and encouraged support for the Aransas County Historical Society.