Free Community Events
Texas Hill Country Atelier hosts free events for the public on a regular basis.
Read more about our upcoming events and see the calendar list, below.
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Third Tuesday Talks: Every third Tuesday on the month, we host a talk for anyone who would like to join us. Social time with sips and snacks starts at 4:30. The talk is 5:00-6:00, following by Q&A. We wrap up by 7:00 pm.
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Visiting workshop artists give a talk and/or demonstration before a workshop.
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Event hosting, such as Kerr Love Project, occur on occasion.
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Open Studio Celebrations are a great time to come tour the Atelier and meet the artists.
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Art Scramble: TXHCA has an art sale every other year which we call The Art Scramble. It's is a fun time to buy art, see the studio space, and meet artists.
Calendar of Events
February 17th
Tuesday
"You Call That Art?"
Third Tuesday Talk lead by Howard Taylor, President Emeritus of SAMFA and Executive Director of CAESTA. Think Art History and how it has evolved. Consider where we now in art history. Ponder the question, what is art? Join us for a casual, fun, and stimulating discussion.
4:30-7:00pm
March 7th
Saturday
Kerr Love Project
Lead by arts responders, who are holding space for those affected by the July 4th floods to come together in a meaningful act of creation. Guided by our team of trained art therapists, participants will hand-shape ceramic tiles that will become part of the final public mural in Kerrville.
This process is grounded in neuroscience and offers a trauma-informed expressive arts practice: the tactile rhythm of working with clay supports regulation of the nervous system, connection to others, and gentle emotional processing. In making something with our hands, we engage memory, presence, and care — offering a pathway to honor grief, express support for our Hill Country neighbors, and participate in a shared story of resilience.
No art experience is necessary.
Just come as you are.
Your presence matters here.
1:30-3:00pm
Seating is limited.
March 13th
Friday
Ribbon Cutting
Kerrville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a ribbon cutting for our new space, specially built out to maximize utility for our needs. Come celebrate with us and see our new studios in Suite 104. 741 Water Street behind Clint Orms.
12:00 noon
March 17th
"If You're Human, You're an Artist"
Third Tuesday Talk "If You're Human, You're an Artist. Being Human in the Age of AI" Discussion lead by Howard Taylor, President Emeritus of SAMFA and Executive Director of CAESTA, and Holly White-Gehrt, founder TXHCA. Come participate in the discussion!
4:30-7:00pm
April 21st
Topic in Art Practice
Third Tuesday Talk lead by Howard Taylor, President Emeritus of SAMFA and Executive Director of CAESTA. Art Practice Topic: "From chromophobia to embracing color. Pouiseste/Rubineste Controversy, Eugene Chavex, and the ingredients of the pallet from Smalts to Schmaltz."
4:30-7:00pm
4:30-7:00pm
May 19th
Third Tuesday Talk
To be determined.
4:30-7:00pm
June 16th
Art
Appraisals
Third Tuesday Talk lead by Lee Ann Whatley and team of Appraisers
4:30-7:00pm
July 21st
Tuesday
Frank Strazza
Third Tuesday Talk Master wood crafter Frank Strazza will share his journey as a master wood crafter. Come be wowed!
4:30-7:00pm
August 18th
Third Tuesday Talk
To be determined.
4:30-7:00pm
We are a Nonprofit Organization
The Texas Hill Country Atelier is a nonprofit art school, funded by program revenue and by the generous support of people like you. Your gift helps enables us to provide opportunities for artists and art enthusiasts to expand their abilities, knowledge, and appreciation for classical art.
We are grateful for your support. As a 501(c)(3) organization, your gift is tax deductible.
Financial records are available upon request.