The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture would like to congratulate the Arts Council, Wichita Falls Area Inc. for receiving a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant will support in-school education programming for distance learning, virtual tours, and the Juvenile Justice branch of the…
WICHITA FALLS – Nominations are now open for the second annual Arts and Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards, hosted by the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture (The Alliance). The luncheon and awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 18 at the new Delta Hotels by Marriott Wichita Falls Convention Center near the MPEC.…
WICHITA FALLS – The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture (The Alliance) is delighted to announce the highly anticipated return of the Arts and Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards. The luncheon and awards ceremony, now in its second year, will take place on Wednesday, October 18. The ACE Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations whose…
Looking for exciting and enriching activities for your kids, teens or young adult this summer? Arts and cultural nonprofits in Wichita Falls have covered you with many fun and educational events to keep your family entertained and engaged. From interactive museum exhibits to hands-on arts and crafts workshops, there is something for every child’s interest.…
A new exhibition at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas highlights the works of 21 artists represented through the contemporary Dallas-based Erin Cluley Gallery and Cluley Projects. Cluley is an MSU alumna. The artists showcased in A Survey of Artists from Erin Cluley Gallery work in traditional and alternative forms, including painting,…
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture is excited to announce a special ceremony to honor the “First Females” of Wichita Falls. A portrait unveiling ceremony took place on Tuesday, March 7th, during the regular session of the Wichita Falls City Council meeting. It followed a proclamation recognizing Women’s…
Photo Courtesy: The HUB of NTX Local artist Jesse Baggett clenched another Art Battle title, winning both rounds of the Texas State Championship held March 4 in Wichita Falls. During the art battles, each artist has 20 minutes to create a live painting, which the audience votes on before being auctioned off. The Wichita Falls…
Spring break is right around the corner, and although some families will be traveling for vacation, many are staying in town and searching for something for their kiddos during the workday. Registration is open at several Spring Break camps hosted by artists, nonprofits, the public library, and studios. If you’d like to add your workshop…
WICHITA FALLS – The resiliency of Wichita Falls shined through rainy weather as the community gathered to celebrate the completion of the Better Together Mural at the intersection of 7th and Indiana in Downtown Wichita Falls. The Alliance commissioned the iconic mural in February 2020. Former executive director Margie J. Reese envisioned an outdoor public…
A panda, flamingo, donkey, and even a 13-foot-tall elephant are breathing new life into Downtown Wichita Falls. The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture invites the public to celebrate the completion of “Better Together,” a mural located at the intersection of 7th Street and Indiana Avenue. A public dedication ceremony for the long-awaited project will be held on Wednesday, February 8, at 4:30 p.m.
African American History Month is a time to recognize achievements and reflect on history. All around the nation, there are celebrations to commemorate and reflect on the African American community’s past, present, and future. Here are a few that you won’t want to miss happening at MSU Texas. Thursday, February 2nd In celebration of Black…
There are only a few days left in 2022, and it has been a year! Since the inception of this organization in 2016, The Alliance has installed 11 public art pieces, including murals and temporary sculptures, across Texoma. By the end of the year, we will add three new murals to that list! We have…