Americans for the Arts is excited to announce a first-ever partnership with lifestyle brand Free People to empower public school arts educators to fund the next generation of diverse creators! The Creative Spirit Fund will distribute 10 awards of $4,000 each to public school educators across the United States in great need of support in…
WICHITA FALLS – An unassuming building in Weeks Park will soon be transformed by a colorful mural inspired by native plants and animals. The City of Wichita Falls Public Works Department has partnered with the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture (The Alliance) to commission local artist Aaron Soto to design and paint a…
It’s that time of year for ghosts and goblins to wander the streets searching for tricks and treats. Several arts and cultural organizations have events planned that are family-friendly or bring the fright! Haunted Tours at the Kell House Museum After dark tours of Historic Kell House Museum are not your typical haunted house. Stop…
WICHITA FALLS – The arts took flight on Wednesday afternoon during the Inaugural Arts and Cultural Empowerment Awards at the Wichita Falls Regional Airport as artists, art leaders, businesses, organizations, and individuals were recognized for their dedication to the arts and culture in Wichita County. Hosted by the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture,…
The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture is pleased to announce that two local artists have been selected to design and install an interior mural celebrating the student experience at Vernon College Century City Center. Meagan Le Blanc, an art teacher at Dexter in Wichita Falls, has been selected as the lead artist for…
WICHITA FALLS —Eight Wichita County arts individuals and organizations will be honored at the inaugural Arts and Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards luncheon presented by the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture. The awards recognize and honor artists, art leaders, businesses, organizations, and individuals who have displayed consistent and exemplary support of the arts and…
The Wichita Falls Public Library is celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month by providing a reading list for young and adult readers. Check out the library’s recommendations! YOUTH BOOKS Modern Art Mayhem by Susie HodgeIt uses the format of a plot-your-own story about a boy trying to set up an art exhibit to provide information…
DALLAS – What butter way to express yourself than by spreading your creative energy for all to see? That’s why one Clay County artist has spent days in a 22-degree cooler, carving sculptures — in butter. Tom Roberts of Byers, Texas, is the Official Butter Sculptor of the 2022 State Fair of Texas. Roberts’ sculpture,…
Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, and The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture is taking a closer look at area celebrations. September 15 to October 15 is celebrated nationwide as National Hispanic Heritage Month. It traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted…
WICHITA FALLS – Tradition and passion will return to Wichita Falls over the next month as arts and cultural organizations celebrate the histories and contributions of Latinos or Hispanics. At the Wichita Falls City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Mayor Stephen Santellana issued a proclamation in observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept.…
Join us for a free community lecture at the Museum of North Texas History with Mark Finn, owner/operator of the Vernon Plaza Theater. The event will be Saturday, October 1 at 2:00 PM. The Last Jewel in the Crown: The Vernon Plaza and the Interstate Theater Company One of the most memorable events in Vernon,…
Under One Fence: The Land and Legacy of the Waggoner Ranch The Waggoner Ranch is the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. The story of this land spans multiple generations and even more North Texas counties. What started as a small family endeavor in Hopkins County grew into a true Texas legacy spreading over…