Web Showcase...Elgin Style
Artists living within Elgin and the surrounding
area include those who work in metal, wood, pottery, stained glass,
clay, watercolor, silkscreening, chalk, oils, pencil, woodcuts,
jewelry, textiles and photography. Elgin is home to about 35 artists
that have been identified. We suspect there are many more who will
surface as we continue to develop a venue for art in Elgin.
Art is a moving expression through different
mediums. It has the ability to touch each and every emotion we have.
Home to art studios and galleries, Elgin’s historic district
lends itself to a fabulous backdrop for art. Explore what we offer in Elgin,
Texas. Come experience art by
aritsans who love their craft. See, touch and feel their creations at
the Art and Artisans Showcase, Elgin style.
Twice a year, we showcase our work at Veterans' Park in Elgin, Texas.
-4th Saturday in April (April 26, 2008)
-1st Saturday in December (Holiday by the Tracks)
Some of our working art studios and galleries are
located in the heart of Elgin.
-Architectural Decor, 110 South Main
-Bremond House Gallery,
-Earthen Metals, 202 East 1st Street
-Enye Creative Studio & Gallery, 210 North Avenue C
-Kingfisher Fine Art & Music, 116 Depot Street
-Lordni Design Photography, 210 North Avenue C
-W.W. Treenware, 106 North Main
Elgin Art Walks begin this fall on Saturday, October 13. Take a self-guided tour through downtown Elgin where four galleries and downtown businesses will host artists, provide refreshments and live music from 6 - 9 p.m. The Elgin Art Walks will reoccur November 10 and during Holiday by the Tracks on December 1, 2007. Come back for more dates in 2008.
Artists that create with their hands abound in this
rural community 19 miles east of Austin on Highway 290. The appeal of
country life and close vicinity to the art and music mecca, Austin,
Texas, makes Elgin an appealing retreat for art expressiion...