Spot on the Square has hosted art from local artist, abroad
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eorgetown artist Diane Sandlin and Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Ann Kaiser visit with photographer and Arts and Culture Board Member David Valdez at the Georgetown Art Works 10th anniversary reception at the Georgetown Art Center Saturday, August 19. Photo courtesy Georgetown Art Works -
Laura Spector, the first artist to exhibit at the Georgetown Art Center when it opened in 2013, discusses her work at the Georgetown Art Works 10th anniversary reception August 19. Photo courtesy David Valdez
Located in an old firehouse on the Square, the Georgetown Art Center is celebrating 10 years of providing classes and art exhibits to the Georgetown community this fall.
“What the Art Center has provided for Georgetown is this incredible array of really high quality, always interesting, sometimes very challenging artwork,” said Cam Huff, who is the treasurer of Art Center’s board. “I don’t think there’s anything else like it in town or in the area.”
The Georgetown Art Center sees an average of 1,000 visitors every month. Art exhibits also rotate about once a month as well.
To mark the anniversary, “Personal Stories” by Laura Spector is on display at the Art Center. Ms. Spector was the Art Center’s first exhibitor when it opened its doors in 2013.
“[Ms. Spector] is an artist of international reputation,” Mr. Huff said, noting that there are other renowned artists who have been featured in the gallery. “A lot of people say, ‘I didn’t realize I could see this kind of art in little Georgetown.’ ”
When asked what other notable exhibitions the art center has hosted, Mr. Huff had an immediate response.
“There is no question about it — it was the Carol Light exhibit earlier this year,” he said. “What is memorable about her exhibit is not only her work, but also the regard, even love that she’s held with in this community. She has received proclamations from the city. It was a wonderful exhibit.”
The Georgetown Art Center has also worked with the Cordovan Art School to put on weekly art classes for children, teens and adults. Some offerings include a class for homeschool children as well as a class for teenage artists who are trying to build their portfolio for art school. Cordovan Art School also offers summer camps for children each year.
The Georgetown Art Center also periodically hosts workshops and classes that are taught by professional artists who work with non-traditional mediums. Some upcoming class offerings include Interior Design Home Styling, a Silk Painting Workshop, and a Mosaic Stepping Stone workshop.
The Art Center is a joint effort between Georgetown Art Works, a nonprofit community group, and the City of Georgetown. For the duration of its operation, the city has allowed the Art Center to operate in the old fire house, which is a city-owned building.
“The city has really taken an interest in not just the art center, but in art as part of their strategy for the whole downtown area.” Mr. Huff said.
The Georgetown Art Center is located on 816 South Main Street. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday