Adventures in Art: Painting

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States

The Ellen Noël Art Museum is thrilled to announce a new session of Adventures in Art, designed for aspiring artists aged 6-12. This engaging program offers young creatives the opportunity to learn the art of portrait painting, focusing on capturing the likeness of family members. Classes are scheduled from 2:30-4:30 PM, making for an inspiring and educational afternoon activity. Participants will begin with a tour of the museum's current exhibitions, drawing inspiration from professional artworks before diving into their own studio projects. The hands-on experience allows students to explore various techniques and develop their unique artistic skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. The cost for each class is $20, with advance online registration required by noon Thursday, October 31st. Due to the limited class size, we encourage early registration to ensure your young artist secures a spot. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to immerse themselves in the world of portrait painting, gain new artistic insights, and enjoy a creative and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance for your child to enhance their artistic abilities and create meaningful portraits of their loved ones. Register now for Adventures in Art and let their creativity flourish at […]

Neurographic Art Workshop

Palette Club of Midland 907 W. Wadley, Midland, TX, United States

Join artist Connie Lee in exploring Neurographic Art. The workshop is Tuesday, November 5th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Sign up at https://www.paletteclubmidland.com/2024-november.html See more of Connie’s work on Instagram @brokenc_art Neurographic art is a technique, which comprises drawing freeform lines or “neuro lines”. Learn stress relieving techniques before the crazy holiday season!

Art Tales: Stuck

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event designed for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to experience a beautifully illustrated story and a creative art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project that connects to the tale. Our featured book for this session is Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. Little ones will be entertained by the whimsical story of Floyd and his attempts to free his kite from a tree. After the story, children will get to participate in an art activity inspired by Floyd's adventures. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!

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Texas Sounds & Cities Conference

Cactus Theater 1812 Buddy Holly Ave, Lubbock, TX, United States

Join the City of Lubbock, the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation, the Lubbock Music Advisory Committee, and the Office of the Governor's Texas Music Office for the 6th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference in Lubbock, TX November 6-8, 2024! This two-day conference will include panel discussions on Texas music scene development, conversations about potential state-wide collaboration between the certified communities, as well as conversations spotlighting economic development best practices which in turn lead to increased music tourism and music scene cohesion. This yearly conference is a time for our Music Friendly Texas Certified Communities to come together and learn from each other. Music Friendly Texas Community Liaisons are invited to present updates from their respective programs. There will be time for round table discussions to learn from the successes and challenges of their fellow certified communities.

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Texas Sounds & Cities Conference

Cactus Theater 1812 Buddy Holly Ave, Lubbock, TX, United States

Join the City of Lubbock, the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation, the Lubbock Music Advisory Committee, and the Office of the Governor's Texas Music Office for the 6th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference in Lubbock, TX November 6-8, 2024! This two-day conference will include panel discussions on Texas music scene development, conversations about potential state-wide collaboration between the certified communities, as well as conversations spotlighting economic development best practices which in turn lead to increased music tourism and music scene cohesion. This yearly conference is a time for our Music Friendly Texas Certified Communities to come together and learn from each other. Music Friendly Texas Community Liaisons are invited to present updates from their respective programs. There will be time for round table discussions to learn from the successes and challenges of their fellow certified communities.

STORY & COLORING TIME W/ PARK STAFF

Centennial Park 200 W. Wall Street, Midland, TX, United States

Date: Nov 14, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location(s): Stage Pavilion Category(s): Education Come out and have some fun with the Centennial Park staff! We will have story time, coloring and cookies under the Stage Pavilion. We hope to see you there!

Art Tales: My Name is Elizabeth!

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale. Our featured book for this session is My Name Is Elizabeth! by Anika Dunklee. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of Elizabeth, a little girl with a big personality, who loves her name just the way it is. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by Elizabeth’s adventures. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!

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Freshman, Sophomore Juried Arts Exhibition

UTPB

Join us November 21st (5 - 7PM) for the UTPB Freshman & Sophomore Student Art Show, exhibiting works created by students in freshman and sophomore-level art classes from the past year. It's a fantastic opportunity to see the creativity and talent emerging at UTPB! The juror for this year's show is Michael Hubbard, an accomplished artist and instructor at Midland College. Come support these up-and-coming artists, enjoy their work, and connect with the creative community!

West Texas Art Guild

Civic Center 157 W 2nd St,, Colorando City, TX, United States

STORY & COLORING TIME W/ PARK STAFF

Centennial Park 200 W. Wall Street, Midland, TX, United States

Date: Nov 25, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location(s): Stage Pavilion Category(s): Education Come out and have some fun with the Centennial Park staff! We will have story time, coloring and cookies under the Stage Pavilion. We hope to see you there!

Art Tales: The Little, Little House

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale.

Starbright Village

McKinney Park 625 W Pool Road, Odessa, TX, United States

Experience West Texas Holiday Magic at Starbright Village! Over 300,000 twinkling lights and festive holiday themes create a magical wonderland that’s sure to delight visitors of all ages Whether your walking or driving through, this display will bring out your holiday spirit as the light shine bright and holiday music plays over your radio. Starbright Village is open nightly starting December 5 – December 29. Admission is completely FREE, so bring the whole family and experience the magic of West Texas this holiday season!