Texas Artists Museum

From The President
Jody Domingue

If you come by the museum this month you will see a lots of kids and their wonderful artworks.

Thank you to Rosie Crenshaw, Arnie Hernandez, John Manuel, Janice Terrell, John Sigona, Bill & Alice Windle and Barbara Haviland & Sam Haviland and all the many volunteers who work with Art Smart. You make a difference in the arts of our community and in the lives of local kids. Be sure to come celebrate the many talented kids of Art Smart.

You will also be fascinated by the unusual art of the Louisiana Mud Man Henry Neubig of Baton Rouge and the painstakingly created pieces of local artist Doug Jackson. It is a “Wow” exhibition of talent!

Your presence at the museum means you care about local culture and the arts... Remember – Art Lasts!!! ...When we study ancient man, it is the shards of pottery, the drawings on cave walls, the architecture of the pyramids, murals, cloths and creative expressions made by artistic people that tell the tales of culture and history.

I personally invite everyone enjoy the arts at your museum. We are growing thanks to you. Join as a member and become personally involved in Southeast Texas arts...
Thank You
Jody

Our mission... to promote public interest in the arts,support and encourage artists and make the arts available and visible for the entire community

History

Texas Artists Museum is a non-profit organization chartered in 1972 by a group of visionaries dedicated to building a working museum for Southeast Texas. Professor Harry Ahysen and Normaj Broussard spearheaded an ongoing fund raising campaign.

In 1983 citizens of Port Arthur voted to donate 1.56 acres at the Highway 73 and Ninth Avenue intersection to the arts. On February 24, 1987, a lease was signed with the city. Construction on the building, designed by Moore, Stansbury & Vaught Architects, Inc., was completed by the end of the year.

One of the original goals of the charter group was to promote an Art Museum that would preserve works of Texas Artists and be a working museum to be used by all art groups to serve all the people of the area. That goal is still being met through its permanent collection, solo and group exhibitions of Texas artists, continuous fine and liberal workshops for children and adults, cultural and holiday events, entertainment and serving as a meeting place for local art groups. The Museum also spotlights the performing arts in its monthly Second Sunday program, featuring performances by area vocal, dance, musical, and drama groups.

Whether you are an artist, art collector or art lover, Texas Artists Museum is an inspiring place to express your creativity and support the arts. Admission is free to visit the galleries, exhibitions, Artist Receptions and Second Sundays at the Museum.

Become a member and support TAM! We have different levels available with advertising opportunities for businesses.

Board of Directors

Elsa Holton -President Sam Haviland

Nadine Kebodeaux- Vice President                         Arnulfo "Arnie"  Hernandez

Janice Terrell - Secretary                                         Bill Holton

Barbara Haviland- Treasurer                                   John Sigona

Rosie Crenshaw- Parliamentarian                            Alice Windle

AnnE Dentler                                                         W. J. "BIll"  Windle