Galveston ArtsCenter

In "Solastalgia Hour," Ashley Thomas captures memories around nature and industrialization that bring out environmental change, describing her work involving "...a lot of objects referencing a certain time and memory."

Join us for ArtWalk on June 14th as we welcome Kingsley Onyeiwu and their exhibition "Crowned in Contradictions," on view in both the 1878 and Brown Foundation Galleries. The Artist Talk begins at 6:30 PM.

Happy Memorial Day! Summer is officially here. Join us on Thursday, June 5th, from 6 to 8 PM for the Exhibit Connect: Exploring Adaptation with Gulf Fishes workshop. Led by artist and biologist Dr. Brandon Ballengée. Check out our website for more info.

On showcase in the exhibition "The Sea of Lost Children" by Brandon Ballengée are sea monkeys. These tiny organisms may be cute to look at, but like many others, they’re vulnerable to environmental loss and disruption.

There are still spots open for our last Crafternoon workshop, Charcoal Still Life with artist Julia Wood. On May 31st, from 12:30 to 3:30 PM, learn the fundamentals of charcoal still life drawing through live demonstration and hands-on practice. More details on our website.

The next ArtWalk is June 14th! We’re excited to introduce artist Kingsley Onyeiwu and their exhibition "Crowned in Contradictions." Please join us at 6:30 PM for the Artist Talk to hear more about their work.

Summer classes are right around the corner! Sign up today for one of our week-long art camps, like Sew Much More, Summer Splash of Color, or Stone and Clay for Teens. We’ve got a lot to offer this summer, so visit our website for details and registration!

Join artist and biologist Dr. Brandon Ballengée for Exhibit Connect: Exploring Adaptation with Gulf Fishes! On Thursday, June 5th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Free for all ages! For more info, check out our website under the "Classes" tab.

Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday? Join our Crafternoons workshops! May 17 – Painting with India Ink with Julia Wood May 24 – Encaustic Workshop with Shauna Martin May 31 – Charcoal Still Life Drawing with Julia Wood More info on our website.

Galveston Arts Center is teaming up with TMMSN and raffling off seats to a one-of-a-kind educational tour, only during ArtWalk this Saturday! How to enter: • Visit GAC — 1 ticket • Members who visit — 2 tickets • Join GAC — 5 tickets • Sign up for a class — 8 tickets

The Sea of Lost Children” by Brandon Ballengée commemorates the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Specimens are arranged according to their place in the food chain, with empty jars symbolizing species in decline or already lost to extinction. Full Artist Talk is on our website.

Summer is just around the corner, and there’s still time to sign up for summer art camps! We’re offering a variety of creative camps all season long. First camp starts June 2nd, and the last camp of the summer is August 4th. Check out our website for more details.

Ashley Thomas's work "Solastalgia Hour" are drawings that reflect on the threats and conflicts to nature and home environments, revealing a sense of grief and disconnection that can be experienced in places considered to be home.

Starting this weekend, May 3rd, Crafternoons returns with WHAT WE CARRY: A Community Art Workshop led by Denise Davis! From 12 to 5 PM drop in to help build the community project and create your own personal booklet.

Galveston Local Days is back! Galveston Island is showing love to locals with special discounts and perks all over town. It's the perfect chance to plan a fun family day or a hometown date night! Complete the form on the GAC website to receive a discount code!

You still have time to sign up for Flukes & Fins: Scientific Illustrations! This very special workshop, made possible by funding from TCA and in partnership with Lauren Fly. Every Thursday evening in May, starting on Thursday, May 1st, the class meets at 5:30.

Join us this upcoming ArtWalk for a Mother's Day market on May 10th! Our wonderful vendors are offering ceramics, jewelry, and plants! The market is from 4 to 9 PM at Galveston Arts Center, with live music from Songs for Lila starting at 6 PM.

Calling all creative minds! Galveston Arts Center is seeking a Summer Education & Marketing Intern to support our vibrant youth and teen art camps! Thank you to the Mary Moody Northen Endowment Community Service Internship program for funding this opportunity.

Brandon Ballengée’s work "The Sea of Lost Children", is based on the 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill. The piece "Collapse", was made in response to the threat and potential unraveling of the Gulf’s food chain following the DWH oil spill.

"Radical Synergy" by Michael Anthony Garcia combines remembered interactions and occurrences, seeking to peek around the edge of our collective perception, shown throughout his work.