Welcome

Our facilities include: Galleries, workshops, Gift Gallery, artist studios, restaurant, courtyard and a fully equipped clay studio. The facility brings together four pleasures: viewing art in its seven spacious galleries, shopping in the Gift Gallery, and local artist's studio, dining in the restaurant and, of course, the creation of wonderful art. The Art Center is also the perfect location for your special event, celebration, wedding or meeting.

Our Mission

The Art Center is dedicated to the purpose of promoting an awareness and appreciation of local and regional artists. We provide exhibit space as well as spaces for meetings, workshops, and classes. We support an educational venue for community outreach projects that raise awareness of the rich cultural and artistic resources available in the Coastal Bend. The Art Center is home to 10 diverse local art groups and over 600 independent members not affiliated with one of those groups.

What we offer

  • Classes & Workshops for kids of all ages, skill levels and mediums
  • Spaces to host the most lavish events to the very casual, accommodating from 5 to 500 guests
  • A unique shopping experience in our Gift Gallery
  • Dining in Desiree's by the Bay, 11am - 3pm (361)882-4965
  • 7 Spacious galleries, admission is always free
  • Artist studio, education & the opportunity to exhibit

Hours:

Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm

Admission to galleries is FREE.