“WHEN YOU SEE ARTISTS OUT WITH THEIR EASELS & A GLEAM IN THEIR EYES...SAYHowdy &

LEARN THEIR STORIES!”

16th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Event

With the Texas springtime sun on their backs and and an easel full of supplies, talented participants in the 16th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Event covered the county with outdoor painting during April and May. This “Plein Air” (meaning outdoor and onsite) event is organized annually by the Ellis County Art Association, Inc. (ECAA). ECAA was born in 1958 in the living rooms of local oil painting enthusiasts. Today ECAA is a nonprofit corporation which serves nearly 100 members and operates the Art On The Square Gallery as a place to showcase their art year-round.

Experience the Captivating Charm of Local Plein Air Art!

Acrylic painters, oil painters, watercolorists and dry media artists look forward to this annual way to break out their easels and accept both the challenge and joy of the spring lit scenery here in our beautiful area. The only rule was that the artists didn’t use reference photos or take their work to a studio for completion. The art had to be original work done onsite and outdoors. It is both a contest and a blessing for these artists who rank from hobbyists to professionals. An independent judge was hired to judge the artwork submitted. Prizes for many different categories were awarded on the last day of the event, Friday, May 19th. The results of their efforts will be on display at the Art On The Square Gallery at 113 W, Franklin St. through the month of June.

The event was made possible by the strong support of ECAA’s community sponsors. This year there were 18 businesses plus the Waxahachie Convention And Visitors Bureau who sponsored this event for our community. Also, Historic Waxahachie, Inc.. sponsored a special award called “Saving Places” which was won by local professional artist, Steve Miller. For a list of our sponsors, and to learn more about the Ellis County Art Association, visit elliscountyart.net. Scroll through our list of art classes on the square this summer.

Next year, when you see artists out with their easels and a gleam in their eyes, say “Howdy!” and learn their stories. It is a wonderful way to document and celebrate our historic Waxahachie!