Upcoming Events

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.

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: 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.

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!

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.

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

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.
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Beyond Blue Opening Reception
Exhibition by Professional Artists of Central Texas (PACT). On view September 6 - October 18, 2025.