Visual Arts
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Travel the World in Watercolors
This month at the Lake Travis Community Library, don’t miss the travel inspired watercolor paintings of local artist Ben Kuenemann. Ben was born in El Paso and grew up in Houston. He attended San Jacinto High School and is a proud member of the dwindling “Band of Brothers” Class of 1954, former San Jacinto football players. He went on to attend UT, graduating with a degree in Engineering in 1959. Ben and his wife of 62 years, Sylvia, retired to their dream home in Lakeway in 1996. Prior to that, he worked for over thirty years managing computer technology in Houston. His career culminated with nine years as the Senior…
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Local Artists to be Showcased at Lakeway City Hall
The City of Lakeway Arts Committee invites local artists and photographers to submit their work for our upcoming solo exhibition seasons at Lakeway City Hall. This program offers area creators a premier opportunity to showcase a cohesive body of work—typically 12 to 18 pieces—in a professional, high-traffic setting. Eligibility and Requirements This call is open exclusively to residents of the Lakeway area. They are seeking original 2D works across all media, including painting, photography, and mixed media. All artwork must be suitable for a general audience and capable of being wall-mounted, as the gallery cannot accommodate floor-standing displays or sculptures. Exhibition Details Selected artists are responsible for the installation and…
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Keeping an Eye on the Eyes
A curated collection of pencil and charcoal drawings by Texas artist R.G. Rives will be exhibited during the month of July at the Lake Travis Community Library. Rives will donate all proceeds from art sales back to the library to support community programs. R.G. Rives will host a reception on Saturday, July 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Lake Travis Community Library’s meeting room. The community is invited to attend this in-person event. Born and raised in Tennessee, Rives served in the military, completing a tour of duty in the U.S. Army. He attended Texas A&M University and the University of Alabama and earned a degree in Math…
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Irish Artistic Inspiration in Lakeway
Join us at the Lake Travis Community Library for an art reception welcoming local artist Diane Whooley. Born and raised in Ireland, Whooley has lived and worked all over the world, something she uses as inspiration for her artwork. In style, she is changing all the time, switching from landscapes to portraits to abstracts and back again in various canvas sizes and mediums. As a teacher, she believes that “there is an artist in everyone, you just need to have the passion.” All are invited to the library for Whooley’s in-person art reception on Saturday, June 4th from 2pm to 3:30pm. Diane will exhibit her paintings in the library’s meeting room for the month of…
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Pastel Painting as Art Therapy
For the month of May, all patrons of the Lake Travis Community Library are invited to enjoy the exhibit of local artist Julie Schmidt. Schmidt has always loved color and design. She began painting when she was a teenager and continued to take various art classes while in school at UT. Yet as a professional working in Houston in the oil industry, Schmidt found that she had little time left for her art. Now, after a forty year hiatus, Schmidt has resumed her art journey. She says the light came on during a pastel workshop in early 2017 and it was apparent that this was the path to her new identity and doing…
