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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…
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”
Request for Artist Entries 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 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Beginning Aug. 1, 2022, 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 Entries for the Painted Rain Barrel Project”
Request for Artist Booth Proposals for the South Main Arts Festival
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Program is now accepting applications for up to 27 artist booths at the South Main Arts District in the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District during Georgetown’s inaugural South Main Arts Festival – a juried and curated artistic event in celebration of October Month of the Arts. The deadline for submissions is … Continue reading “Request for Artist Booth Proposals for the South Main Arts Festival”
Call for 2022-2023 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour Entries
2022-23 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour The City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board is now inviting entries for the 2022-23 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour – a juried, year-long outdoor exhibition in Georgetown’s historic Downtown Cultural District. All sculptures selected for the 2022-2023 Sculpture Tour will receive a cash prize awarded by the City of Georgetown … Continue reading “Call for 2022-2023 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour Entries”
Call for Arts and Culture Grant Proposals Now Open
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grant twice a year for visual art, music, theatre, dance, literary, and cultural heritage events and programs taking place in Georgetown. The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board considers all applicants without attention to the following – which includes but is not limited to – race, color, … Continue reading “Call for Arts and Culture Grant Proposals Now Open”
Upcoming Arts Events in April
The City of Georgetown is hosting two arts events for our visitors and resident art lovers in April. Spring Art Stroll Patrons are invited to come view and purchase art, enjoy live music, and engage in arts activities at various locations in the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Arts activities … Continue reading “Upcoming Arts Events in April”
