The Top 10 Things Every Texan Art Lover Needs To Experience
From museums and art galleries to home tours, graffiti and art festivals, the state of Texas proffers a plethora of interesting, diverse and cultural experiences for any and every art lover. Discover the top 10 art experiences to have in Texas.
1. Visit the McNay Art Museum
Museum
2. Experience the Arts in Marfa
Art Gallery, Shop
Visit the Houston Art and Museum District
A must-do for any art lover in Texas, the Houston Art and Museum District, southwest of the city’s downtown, is a grouping of around 20 cultural organizations and museums that attract almost 9 million visitors a year. The district is home to the country’s sixth largest art museum (the Houston Museum of Fine Arts), the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, the Houston Center for Photography and the Lawndale Art Center. Other components of the district include DiverseWorks (presenting performing, visual and literary art), Rice University’s Rice Gallery and the Menil Collection (exhibiting the works of John and Dominique de Menil).
Attend the Kerrville Chalk Festival
The Kerrville Chalk Festival showcases local artists and practiced street painters, molding a creative environment for the entire Hill Country community. The festival was shaped out of a desire for a family-oriented occasion that celebrates creativity, culture and community. Chalk art, which began in Italy during the 16th century, can be a long, demanding and meticulous creative process that is truly incredible to observe. At the festival, a large array of artists contributes to large-scale street chalk paintings to be enjoyed along with live music and delicious food.
Attend the Cottonwood Arts Festival
Held every May and October, the Cottonwood Arts Festival in Richardson’s Cottonwood Park has been a major component of the city’s culture for 45 years. Held the first full weekend of the month, the festival boasts over 250 artists – local, national and international – whose exhibitions create an eclectic outdoor gallery. These exhibitions participate in an array of categories, from 2D and 3D mixed media to ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography and sculpture. In addition to the fine art pieces, the festival presents local bands, delicious food and great shopping.
3. Take in the Rothko Chapel
Building
4. View Old Historic Art in the Texas Capitol
Building, Museum, University
5. Visit the 500X Gallery
Art Gallery, Park
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