ROCKPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS entered its 54th year of operation in May of 2022. Inspiring exhibitions, an annual Artist-in-Residence program and traveling exhibits are part of the repertoire the community and its visitors have come to expect the Rockport Center for the Arts. The many activities of the Art Center attract 30,000+ visitors per year. In the March, the Spring Art Fair allows visitors to acquire work directly from some of the most unique artists in Rockport’s storied art colony, while learning about a variety of art mediums and techniques. On 4th of July weekend, the Rockport Art Festival, a tradition that started in 1969, makes Rockport the place to be in the State of Texas. More than 10,000 people attend each year to enjoy music, food and artwork from over 130 of the best artists from California to Florida. In November, the Rockport Film Festival celebrates the power of story-telling in cinema while entertaining audiences with the finest independent films. Workshops, classes, independent studio time, makers spaces and mentoring from established local artists are part of a well-crafted art education program that has delighted locals and visitors alike. For decades children have enjoyed free, high caliber art education year-round through ArtSpace Summer Art Camp and Free Family Saturdays. The Rockport Art Loop (a monthly downtown gallery walk) features artists and their one of a kind work, in 10 galleries all located along Austin Street- the most unique business corridor in Rockport. A full calendar of exhibitions and programs is in place for 2022. A world-class sculpture garden featuring works by Kent Ullberg, and the late Jesus Morales among others have accentuated the Art Center since 2000, making it one of the most prestigious showcases for fine art in South Texas. The Sculpture Garden is located at 902 Navigation Circle, next to Rockport Harbor. The Art Center is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10AM to 4PM, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm. and Sundays from noon to 4pm. ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! The Galleries and the Gift Shop will be located at 401 S. Austin St. For more information call 361-729-5519 or visit www.RockportArtCenter.com.
THE ROCKPORT ART LOOP is a walkable, al fresco art experience in the heart of downtown Rockport, featuring 10 gallery openings, 9 Saturdays a year from 4-7 PM. In 2021. For more information visit www.rockportartcenter.com/art-loop ROCKPORT AQUATIC & SKATE PARK is nestled within a 12-acre live oak forest and is open year round. The park houses an 8-lane, heated, 25yard pool and diving area, a whale shaped zero-depth entry children’s pool with slides and sprays, a bath house and a 6,000 square foot modular skate park. (You must be 10 years of age to utilize the skate park.) Adjacent to the aquatic and skate park is a picnic area and playground and also a 1/4 mile nature walk. Located at 2001 Stadium Drive in Rockport by the High School. Call for more information at 361-727-9989
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