Help Support Our Graduating Seniors
Join Us on May 1st, from 5:00pm - 10:00pm, for our Scholarship Fundraiser Crawfish Boil and help support our Graduating Seniors
2026 Annual Member's Show
Exhibition Dates:
May 6th - June 30th, 2026
Artist Reception:
May 28th, 2026
This special exhibit highlights the diverse work of our members and offers our local artists a chance to share their art with the community. The Annual Member's Show is a celebration of the incredible talent within our artistic community; we are so excited to hold this exhibit during our town's historic Magnolia Days Festival, giving everyone a chance to celebrate our artists together.
2026 Annual Member's Show
🎨 Artist Call: Members Art Show!!
Calling all Live Oak Art Center members!! We invite you to showcase your creativity in our upcoming 2026 Annual Members Show—whether you paint, sculpt, photograph, or create in another medium, we encourage you to submit.
🖌 Who Can Participate: Current Live Oak Art Center Members
🖼 Eligible Artwork: All mediums welcome
📅 Submission Deadline: April 30th, 2026
📍 Exhibit Location: Live Oak Art Center 1014 Milam St., Columbus, TX 78934
✨ How to Enter:
1. Complete the 3 Documents Found Below
- Artist Agreement
- Inventory for all 3 pieces
- Information Sheet
2. Send all 3 of these documents to [email protected]
3. Bring your Artwork to the gallery during regular business hours between April 15th and April 25th!!
For any questions, please email: [email protected]
Let your art be seen and celebrated!!
The Art of Wine Tasting
Join Us on Saturday, May 30th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, for an exposé of The Courtyard Bar's new Wine Menu.
Hosted by Houston-based Sommelier, Sully Nguyen, this wine tasting explores every glass we have to offer and will be accompanied by a charcuterie spread of Lamberto’s Italian Bistro dishes, hand-selected for the most complimentary taste. With each wine chosen to spotlight small, independent producers, the Art of Wine Tasting communicates the love and care it took to reach your glass.
Whether you're Flying Solo or Bringing a Group to enjoy the evening with, Everyone 21 and Older is Welcome to Join. Get your ticket now and let us guide you through the Delicacies of our Wine Selection that we’ve Curated for you.
2026 Art Stars! Kids Summer Art Camp
Join us this summer for the Live Oak Art Center's 'Art Stars! 2026' Kids Summer Art Camp!!
From June 8th to July 31st, we will have a new camp every week, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm; classes will be held upstairs in our Laura Ann Rau Gallery. We will provide water and snacks each day but children will also need to have a packed lunch and a drink (with a lid) every day when they come to camp.
These camps are free but there are a limited number of seats are available, so don't wait to secure your spot! If your child is unable to attend classes after registering, please let the gallery know asap. The previous rules on attendance are no longer in place.
We are so excited about camps this year and cannot wait to see what the kiddos create!
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at 979-732-8398 or [email protected].
***Your child must be at least 5 years old and potty trained to attend camp***
Painting En Plein Air
A two-day adult workshop
With the Annual Paint Texas! Plein Air Competition and Show coming to an end, and the 2026 Annual Members Show starting back up, we are so excited to announce a two day Plein Air Painting workshop!!
This adult class will be taught by this year's first place winner of the Paint Texas! general competition, Stephen Henry. You will be guided through the techniques of painting En Plein Air--for anyone who doesn't know, the style of painting En Plein Air focuses on painting quickly outdoors, to capture the natural light of a landscape. No Plein Air experience is needed, artists of all skill levels are welcome to attend, but the class will be catered more towards those who already have experience painting.
This ticket is for a 2 day workshop. Only one ticket is needed for both days; you are not required to attend both days of the workshop.
For any additional questions regarding this, please email [email protected].
Habitat Youth Art Contest and Show
The Live Oak Art Center is proud to support Habitat for Humanity through its Youth Art Contest and Show!!
The deadline to submit your child's artwork is April 24th, 2026, and the show will be held in the Laura Ann Rau Gallery on the second floor of the Live Oak Art Center in September of 2026.
Download the entry form below to find out more and get started!!
Ladies Night Out 2026
December 3rd, 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Columbus, Texas
Ladies Night Out 2025 has come and gone but it was so much fun to host all of our lovely vendors and see so much of our community in the gallery!!
If you are interested in securing a spot for Ladies Night Out 2026 follow the link below and contact us at [email protected] with any additional questions!!