About the Arts and Culture Advisory Board
The Arts and Culture Advisory Board encourages, stimulates, promotes, and fosters programs for the cultural enrichment of the City contributing to the quality of life in Georgetown and developing an awareness of the value of the arts. The board makes recommendations to the City Council regarding public art programs and programming spaces for local arts and culture activities, as well as awards Arts and Culture grants to local organizations. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the City Council in accordance with the City Charter. Members of the Board shall represent public and private sector interests.
Learn more about Board Members and Meeting Information.
Browse the articles below for the latest news, announcements, and accomplishments…
Celebrate the Month of the Arts in Georgetown this October
Celebrate Month of the Arts in Georgetown this October Sep 21, 2023 Announcing South Main Arts Festival headliner Guy Forsyth The City of Georgetown is celebrating the Month of the Arts this October with several events for our residents and visiting art lovers. Oct. 12 | Brown Bag Luncheon: The Importance of Texas Cultural Districts … Continue reading “Celebrate the Month of the Arts in Georgetown this October”
Request for Artist Proposals for the Painted Rain Barrel Project
The City of Georgetown Water Conservation Team would like to commission artists to design and paint rain barrels. Application Deadline: Aug. 31 2023 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Beginning Aug. 1, 2023, the City of Georgetown’s Water Conservation Team will invite artist proposals for the Painted Rain Barrel Project. These rain barrels will be placed around downtown Georgetown … Continue reading “Request for Artist Proposals for the Painted Rain Barrel Project”
Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2023 Round II
Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2023 Round II The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approved $14,944 in grants in July to local arts and culture organizations to help with funding local arts and culture programming that includes orchestra performances, theatre performances, and a cultural festival in Georgetown. The funding is for events … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2023 Round II”
Call for 2023-2024 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour Entries
Starting June 1 2023, the City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board will invite entries for the 2023-24 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour – a juried, year-long outdoor exhibition in Georgetown’s historic Downtown Cultural District. All sculptures selected for the 2023-2024 Sculpture Tour will receive a cash prize awarded by the City of Georgetown Arts … Continue reading “Call for 2023-2024 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour Entries”
Announcing the 2023 Georgetown Spring Art Stroll
Mark your calendars for the Georgetown Spring Art Stroll in downtown from 4-8 p.m. April 20. The Art Stroll is an opportunity for patrons to engage in interactive arts experiences including artist demonstrations, performances, live music, and art shopping at Grace Plaza and at arts and culture facilities and arts-based businesses throughout the Downtown Georgetown … Continue reading “Announcing the 2023 Georgetown Spring Art Stroll”
Georgetown Arts and Culture Board Awards Grants for 2023 Round I
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approved $7,000 in grants in January to local arts and culture organizations to help with funding local arts and culture programming that includes music performance and history exhibitions in Georgetown. The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between April 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2023. Grant recipients … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts and Culture Board Awards Grants for 2023 Round I”
2022-23 Sculpture Tour Award Winners Announced
The City Georgetown Arts and Culture Board has awarded Tim Glover the first prize award in the 2022-23 Sculpture Tour, a juried year-long outdoor exhibit in the historic Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. Glover won for his piece Whirlwind, a sculpture that features a bird and a horn … Continue reading “2022-23 Sculpture Tour Award Winners Announced”
Call for Artist Entries for the Williamson County and City of Georgetown 175th Celebration Mural – Still Making History
Williamson County and the City of Georgetown would like to commission an artist to design and install a mural on a wall of the Williamson County Tax Office. Call opens November 15th, 2022. The community is invited to help paint the mural on March 10th and 11th, 2023. Application Deadline: December 31st, 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: … Continue reading “Call for Artist Entries for the Williamson County and City of Georgetown 175th Celebration Mural – Still Making History”
CITY POST CHOPHOUSE invites a Call for Artist Entries: Interior Mural at the historic Post Office at 113 E 8th St, Georgetown, TX
Call for Artist Entries: Interior Mural at the historic Post Office at 113 E 8th St, Georgetown, TX CITY POST CHOPHOUSE invites artist design entries for a unique mural project at the historic Post Office located at 113 E. 8th St. in beautiful downtown Georgetown, Texas. The selected artist will design and install the mural … Continue reading “CITY POST CHOPHOUSE invites a Call for Artist Entries: Interior Mural at the historic Post Office at 113 E 8th St, Georgetown, TX”
