Visual Arts
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Take an Artistic Journey to the Gulf Coast
Local artist Larry Bishop, a Lakeway resident, brings the beauty of the coast to the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery this August. Inspired by summers spent on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Bishop’s paintings capture the natural beauty and vibrant marine life of the Texas, Mississippi, and Florida coastlines. After decades as a golf pro and then a realtor, Bishop returned to painting in 2018. Now, he’s happiest with a paintbrush in hand, drawing inspiration from his coastal travels and the time he spends on his boat in Rockport. His stunning collection, which includes both acrylics and pastels, has earned recognition from the Pastel Society of Colorado and is also represented by…
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Celebrate Local Art at the Annual Cool Arts Show
The Lakeway Arts Committee is hosting its annual Cool Arts Show on Saturday, August 23rd from 1pm to 5pm at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek). Enjoy live music while browsing beautiful artwork from many local artists. There will be paintings, jewelry, pottery, and even fun children’s activities like face painting and art projects. Looking for Studio Tours? The Cool Arts Studio Tours are now a part of the Lakeway Art Walk which will be happening this fall. Stay tuned for more info! Call for Artists Interested artists can register to participate in the show by calling the Lakeway Activity Center at 512-261-1010, visiting them in person at 105 Cross…
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Enter the 2025 Lakeway Photo Festival
Celebrating its 23rd year, the 2025 Lakeway Photo Festival showcases both the scenic beauty of Lakeway and the amazing talents of our local photographers. Photo categories this year include Birds, Community, Deer, Flora, Foliage, Vistas and Wildlife. See below for detailed category descriptions. Photos in each category will be judged on creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and unique character of Lakeway. About the Lakeway Photo Festival The Lakeway Photo Festival is FREE to enter and open to the public. All photos must be taken within the City of Lakeway only and by residents within the Lake Travis ISD area (see map) between the dates of September…
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Step into Vibrant Fauve-inspired Art this Summer
The Lakeway Arts Committee is thrilled to announce our new art exhibit for June and July, showcasing the vibrant works of talented local artist, Charlotte Michelson. Prepare to be captivated by Michelson’s unique vision. A classic on-site painter with influences from the French Fauves, her work echoes the vision, color, and verve of masters like Van Gogh, Vlaminck, and Derain. Michelson paints powerfully, using thick, vivid strokes to depict each scene in wild and beautiful color, offering only a suggestion of reality. She seeks out nostalgic scenes, transforming them with arbitrary colors, rhythm, and vibration. Born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1944, Char attended the University of Kansas before a life…
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Celebrate Young Artists at Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery
The City of Lakeway Arts Committee is happy to showcase the exceptional artistic talent of Lake Travis High School art students this May. Located at 1102 Lohmans Crossing, the gallery offers a wonderful opportunity to support and appreciate the creativity of our local youth. The exhibit, featuring a diverse collection of paintings, is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. This impressive display was brought together through the hard work and dedication of Cynthia Z., an art student and junior at LTHS, who curated the show and created a catalogue of the participating artists. We invite you to engage with the art by voting…
