2025 Members Art Show
Submissions for our 2025 Member's Show are now closed, but the fun has just begun!! The show will now be hung in the Emma Hay Gallery of the Live Oak Art Center, on display for your enjoyment from August 6th to September 27th. The artist reception will be held on August 22nd from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Thank you so much to our participating members for keeping the Live Oak Art Center so lovely and lively!!
The Illustrated Self-An Art Journaling Class
The Illustrated Self — Free Art Journaling Class
Turn your journal into a canvas with prompts, collage, lettering, and color layering.
All supplies provided; no experience needed. [Starting September 10, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm] at Live Oak Art Center.
Free—RSVP required:
Fall Free After-School Art Classes
🎨 FREE After School Art Classes at Live Oak Art Center!
Nurture Creativity • Build Confidence • Have Fun
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Grades 1st – 3rd:
Every Thursday | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Grades 4th – 6th:
Every Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🗓️ Classes run weekly from September 3rd through November 20th
📍 Live Oak Art Center | Columbus, TX
✨ All materials provided • Limited spots available
👉 Register early to secure your child's place!
For more information or to sign up, contact us at:
📞 979-732-8398 or email questions to: [email protected]
Pumpkin Picasso
Make & Take Class
with Cathy Marberry
Paint your own Perfect Picasso Pumpkin with local artist Cathy Marberry's guidance at our Pumpkin Picasso Make & Take Class.
For just $45 beginners to professionals can enjoy a fun painting project that you can take home that night!! With all supplies included and no experience needed, this event makes for a perfect evening of relaxed creativity. Spots are limited, so register now--if you don't hurry, your fairy tale evening just might turn back into a pumpkin!!
And Members, to get your Membership Discount, purchase tickets in person!!
Fourth Annual Plein Air Competition 2026
🎨 Calling All Artists! 🎨
The Fourth Annual Plein Air Competition, Paint Texas!, in beautiful, historic Columbus, Texas is just around the corner, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
$5,000 in awards!
This prestigious event invites artists to capture the timeless beauty of Columbus' historic streets, scenic landscapes, and charming architecture.
Date: March 17-21, 2026
Exhibit: March 18- April 30, 2026 at the Live Oak Art Center
Location: Historic Downtown Columbus, Texas
Gallery Location: 1014 Milam St. Columbus, Texas 78934
Why Compete?
Cash Prizes and Awards for top competitors. Public exposure as your artwork is created and displayed A chance to showcase your talents in a vibrant, art-loving community and a historic art gallery.
Competition Categories:
General Plein Air
Quick Draw
Registration Details: Registration is open NOW until January 7, 2026
Entry Fee: $75.00
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event and show your work to the world in one of Texas' most picturesque towns. Join us for a week of creativity, competition, and community! For more details, click the link below!