WHAT:     Groundbreaking for New $8.7 Million Rockport Center for the Arts Facility
WHEN:    Tuesday, Feb. 23 — 10 a.m.
WHERE:  204 S. Austin Street, Rockport, TX 78382   

Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) will break ground on a new 22,000-square-foot art center on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. The event will take place on RCA’s 1.18-acre site located at 204 S. Austin Street, in the heart of downtown Rockport.

RCA Executive Director Luis Purón and the RCA Board of Directors will be joined for the ceremony by City of Rockport Mayor Patrick R. Rios, City Manager Kevin Carruth along with other city officials. The City of Rockport is RCA’s partner in the capital project. Also in attendence will be Luis Buentello representing Congressman Michael Cloud, and members of Aransas County Long Term Recovery, led by Judge C.H. “Burt” Mills.  

With completion scheduled for mid-2022, the new $8.7 million Rockport Center for the Arts will be home to hallmark programs in the 13,000-square-foot visual arts and art education complex, as well as an 8,000-square-foot performing arts facility and convention center featuring a culinary arts education kitchen and multiple break out rooms for meeting space. In addition, there will be a 16,000-square-foot outdoor sculpture garden housing works from the art center’s permanent collection of sculptural works by nationally and internationally recognized artists.

Construction is slated to begin immediately on the new complex, the first original facility to be built for the celebrated 52-year-old non-profit. Richter Architects of Corpus Christi designed the new facility, with Teal Construction Company, also of Corpus Christi, serving as the general contractor for the project.

To coordinate coverage, contact Luis Purón, RCA Executive Director
(570) 702-4032, (361) 729-5519 / luis@rockportartcenter.com