Upcoming Events
Super Bowl Party
A Super Bowl party filled with game-day excitement, tasty snacks, and team-inspired drinks. Cheer, celebrate, and enjoy the big game! Hosted by Linda & Frank Jones and Melissa Hardy & George Hickox. Click here to reserve tickets.
House Concert
Experience an intimate house concert at Hugo’s 1876 (The Wine Bar at the Grand Fayette Hotel) with Season Ammons. Savor light bites, sip beer and wine, and enjoy the music. Click here to reserve tickets.
Game Night at Texsix Ranch
Enjoy an afternoon of fun and strategy with a lively game of mahjong at beautiful Texsix Ranch. Instruction is provided, along with snacks and refreshments. Click here to reserve tickets.
George Ensle CD Release Concert
George Ensle returns for a special CD release concert celebrating his album, Touchstones. Rooted in the folk tradition of storytelling through song, Ensle’s performances are filled with wit, wisdom, grit, and enduring hope, featuring his distinctive vocals accompanied by intricate fingerstyle guitar, resonator, and keyboard. Click here to reserve tickets.
Trevor Underwood: Courthouse Music Series
The Courthouse Music Series is held every Tuesday from 6- 8 PM in March and October in the heart of Fayetteville on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, or support Fayetteville’s local restaurants! Free to attend. Proceeds from the Series support the Historic Courthouse Preservation Fund.
Needle Felting Workshop
Learn the timeless art of needle felting in this beginner friendly class at Country Peony Studio. Participants will create a whimsical set of Easter eggs and receive access to Country Peony Studio’s online courses. Light refreshments will be served, and all supplies are provided. Hosted by Elizabeth Jones. Click here to register.
Creative Compositions Opening Reception
Gallery exhibition by Mary Quiros, Nancy Cain, Kathy Callaway, Martha Dennis, Judy Elias, Kathy Griffith, Allyson Hoffmann, Darcia Mucha, Kerry Radley, Kathy Sauer, & Arna Schabloski.
Rio Tripiano: Courthouse Music Series
The Courthouse Music Series is held every Tuesday from 6- 8 PM in March and October in the heart of Fayetteville on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, or support Fayetteville’s local restaurants! Free to attend. Proceeds from the Series support the Historic Courthouse Preservation Fund.
Sundance Head: Courthouse Music Series
The Courthouse Music Series is held every Tuesday from 6- 8 PM in March and October in the heart of Fayetteville on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, or support Fayetteville’s local restaurants! Free to attend. Proceeds from the Series support the Historic Courthouse Preservation Fund.
Matt Kirk: Courthouse Music Series
The Courthouse Music Series is held every Tuesday from 6- 8 PM in March and October in the heart of Fayetteville on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, or support Fayetteville’s local restaurants! Free to attend. Proceeds from the Series support the Historic Courthouse Preservation Fund.
Season Ammons: Courthouse Music Series
The Courthouse Music Series is held every Tuesday from 6- 8 PM in March and October in the heart of Fayetteville on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, or support Fayetteville’s local restaurants! Free to attend. Proceeds from the Series support the Historic Courthouse Preservation Fund.
ARTS on the Runway
Arts for Rural Texas presents ARTS on the Runway. This dazzling event transforms the historic Round Top Rifle Hall into a glamorous runway showcasing the latest fashion trends. Vendors will be announced soon.
Beyond the glitz and the glamour, ARTS on the Runway has a noble purpose. All proceeds directly support ARTS' Children's Programs and provide access to art education in our rural communities.
Click here to reserve tickets.
ArtWalk
Arts for Rural Texas’ annual ArtWalk takes place every first weekend of May on Fayetteville’s historic town square. Voted “Best Cultural Event” by the readers of the Fayette County Record, this juried fine art festival, free to the public, is a must-attend event for art enthusiasts, collectors, families, and visitors.
ArtWalk showcases over 60 artists working in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, and beyond. Along with fine art, attendees can enjoy artist demonstrations, live music, children’s activities, a food court, a wine booth, and more.
Saturday, May 2 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 3 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
America the Beautiful Opening & Awards Reception
National competition and gallery exhibition.
Emerging Artists Competition: Opening & Awards Reception
This annual youth art competition and exhibition showcases the creativity and talent of rural Texas students. Held each year at the Ross Gallery, the competition invites students in grades 6–12 to submit one original work of art for a chance to earn ribbons and a share of $5,000 in cash prizes.
Paint & Sip
Raise a glass—and a paintbrush—to an evening of creativity and fun with local artist Stephen Henry! Participants will follow Stephen's step-by-step process from the first stroke to the finishing touches to create an acrylic masterpiece to take home.
This event will be held in the ARTS Ross Gallery, where Stephen's work will be on display. A selection of beer and wine will be available, but participants are welcome to bring their own specialty drinks. All materials and supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome.
Paintings, Prints, & Peculiar Pieces Opening Reception
Gallery exhibition by Stephen Henry.
Call for Artists: Apply for ArtWalk 2026
ARTS is accepting artist applications for ArtWalk 2026! Learn more and apply today!
The Holiday Show Opening Reception
Arts for Rural Texas proudly presents The Holiday Show, an annual community art exhibition held in conjunction with Fayetteville’s Country Christmas. The exhibition celebrates the creativity and talent of artists in our rural communities and provides a special opportunity for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work in the Ross Gallery. On view December 13, 2025 - January 10, 2026.
Art After School Registration
Registration for the Spring 2026 semester of Art After School will open on December 9 at 10:00 AM. This free program is open to public, private, and homeschooled students in grades 1 - 12 and offers a range of subjects for children to explore. Registration will close on January 9 at 10:00 AM. Register today!
Piano & Flute Performance
Arts for Rural Texas presents a special in-house concert featuring Miles Gillette-Bockhorn and Isabelle Jamois. This concert is free to attend and will be held Saturday, November 15, at 6:30 PM at the ARTS Ross Gallery in Fayetteville.
The evening’s program will include Sicilienne, Op. 78 (Fauré/arr. Gouin), Prelude to an Afternoon of a Faun (Debussy/arr. Samazeuilh), and Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 64 (Bonis). The performance promises a compelling interplay between flute and piano.
While this concert is free to attend, seating is limited, and ticket reservations are required. Click here to learn more and reserve tickets.
Harvestfest 2025
Harvestfest is ARTS’ annual fundraising dinner and auction, where we celebrate the mission of Arts for Rural Texas by raising funds to continue enriching lives through art and art education. Each year, patrons gather together to share a delicious meal, raise a glass of wine, and enjoy the company of other champions of the arts who believe that art is a vital part of life in rural Texas. At Harvestfest, guests will have the opportunity to bid on a plethora of silent auction items, including fine art pieces of all media, themed gift baskets, unique sign-up events and much more. After dinner comes the real excitement: the live auction! Our live auction offers valuable works of fine art, along with sporting events, vacation destinations, and other unique opportunities that you’ll find nowhere else!
Courthouse Music Series: Bernie Nelson
The Courthouse Music Series is held every Tuesday from 6- 8 PM in March and October in the heart of Fayetteville on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, or support Fayetteville’s local restaurants! Free to attend.
Emerging Artists: Beyond Opening Reception
Exhibition by Carter Cordes, Allyson Hoffmann, Phoenix Kooper, Samantha Kubena, Patrick Oliver, Julia Pardy, Raylee Schobel, & Sean Austin Youngs. On view October 25 - December 6, 2025.
Courthouse Music Series: Drew Kennedy
The Courthouse Music Series is held every Tuesday from 6- 8 PM in March and October in the heart of Fayetteville on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, or support Fayetteville’s local restaurants! Free to attend.
Courthouse Music Series: George Ensle
The Courthouse Music Series is held every Tuesday from 6- 8 PM in March and October in the heart of Fayetteville on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, or support Fayetteville’s local restaurants! Free to attend.
Expressive Acrylics Workshop
Jeremy Serna is known for his bold, expressive paintings. In this workshop, participants will learn how to simplify shapes, paint with looseness and confidence, and explore expressive brushwork and texture.
Click here to learn more and register today!
Courthouse Music Series: Kelly Mickwee
The Courthouse Music Series is held every Tuesday from 6- 8 PM in March and October in the heart of Fayetteville on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, or support Fayetteville’s local restaurants! Free to attend.
Hat Banding Workshop
Join Sandra Borne, Executive Director of Arts for Rural Texas, and Morgan Zator of Sown With Seed for a creative and stylish evening. Design your own custom hat band—just in time for the Fall Round Top Antiques Show! Enjoy wine and appetizers as you craft in good company. Participants must bring their own hat. All proceeds benefit Arts for Rural Texas.
Click here to learn more and register today!
Creating with Clay Workshop
Create unique shrines and decorative wall plaques with ceramic artist Michelle Cuevas. Participants will learn handbuilding and glazing techniques. Perfect for all skill levels. All materials and supplies included.
Click here to learn more and register today!
Beyond Blue Opening Reception
Exhibition by Professional Artists of Central Texas (PACT). On view September 6 - October 18, 2025.