The ArtBeat of Marble Falls
With Austin’s eclectic vibe just down the road, and with a nod to cowboy influences from the west, Marble Falls exists at an artistic crossroads. Below are some of the venues and events that provide a rich array of culture and entertainment. For a complete list, please visit www.marblefalls.org.
BELÓVED GALLERY
After Belóved Gallery’s co-founders acquired Akiane Kramarik’s world-renowned painting, Prince of Peace, they were compelled to create a space to both protect and exhibit the artwork for guests and amplify Akiane’s message of unwavering faith, unconditional love, and eternal life to the world. Beloved Gallery exists to unearth untold stories of extraordinary artists and provide a venue where their art can be experienced. Visit www.belovedgallery.org to learn more.
HIGHLAND LAKES CREATIVE ARTS
“The Arts” is a nonprofit organization whose vision is to promote the arts by fostering collaboration between communities, creative professionals, businesses and schools. “The Arts” organizes events and performances readily available to the public, including Sculpture on Main in the fall and Paint the Town in the spring. www.hlcarts.com
SCULPTURE ON MAIN
Sculpture on Main is a public art program of outdoor three-dimensional artwork placed in highly visible and accessible places in Marble Falls. The purpose is to promote Marble Falls as a fine art destination by bringing gallery and museum art outdoors for everyone to enjoy. The program hopes to encourage tourism and art education by bringing people to the downtown area. This sculpture event was the first of its kind in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Large outdoor sculptures were placed in the Historic Main Street area of Marble Falls. Sculptures from several countries are on loan and are displayed in landscaped areas along Main Street. https://www.hlcarts.com/sculpture-on-main/
THE FALLS ON THE COLORADO MUSEUM
The Falls on the Colorado Museum was created in 1999 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a mission to preserve our history, to further our heritage, to protect artifacts, and to provide an ongoing history of Marble Falls and the surrounding communities. The Museum’s annual Founder’s Day Celebration is held at the Lakeside Pavilion the second Saturday of July. www.fallsmuseum.org
HARMONY SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS
Centrally located in Marble Falls, the Harmony School of Creative Arts provides a variety of artistic enrichment experiences for the community, including music lessons (piano, guitar, strings, woodwinds, percussion and voice), dance classes (classic ballet, jazz, tap and ballroom), Kindermusik* for the little ones, musical theater and ballet productions, and string orchestra concerts. www.harmonyarts.org
THE HIGHLAND ARTS GUILD
The Highland Arts Guild is a non-profit organization made up of 80 members using their talents to increase interest in arts and crafts by offering demonstrations and workshops to the public, conducting art classes for area children, contributing scholarships to help art students at the college level, and maintaining their Gallery.www.highlandartsguild.org
HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY THEATRE
Nationally recognized, this award-winning community theatre has an active year-round season for adults which includes musicals, comedies, and dramas. There are classes for both adults and children in acting, directing, and technical theatre. With over 650 patrons and 300 volunteers a year, the Hill Country Community Theatre has been a cultural icon for the area for over two decades. www.thehcct.org
MARBLE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Marble Falls Public Library serves the population of Burnet County and the Highland Lakes area. There is something for everyone at the Marble Falls Public Library, and library cards are free. Check out the selections of books in print, audio books, music CDs, DVDs and videos, reference and research materials, microfilm reader, high speed Internet computers as well as hot spots for laptop users, programs for children and adults and much more. www.marblefallslibrary.org
POGUE STUDIO AND FOUNDRY
To maintain quality, Dan Pogue started his own foundry operation. His wife Marti, his son Doug, and several other employees currently assist him. Dan, Marti and Doug all sculpt and cast sculpture of their own. All are expert in mold making, casting and foundry work. The foundry has grown and become so successful they had to expand in 1999. www.danpoguesculpture.com
MARTA STAFFORD FINE ART
A prestigious fine art collection in a welcoming Texas Hill Country gallery! The collection includes traditional fine art, sculpture and contemporary works housed in a historic pink granite old bank building. Works of art and artists from Marta Stafford Fine Art are acclaimed and collected far and wide. www.martastaffordfineart.com
MUSEO BENINI
Museo Benini was established in 2015 to showcase the evolution of Benini’s paintings and three-dimensional works since the 1960’s. The project includes 6500 sq.ft. galleries, a fine arts library and a sculpture trail featuring the Beninis’ collection of sculpture by international artists. Open by appointment. www.museobenini.com
