Live Oak Art Center

08/03/2025

Fall Free After-School Art Classes

🎨 FREE After School Art Classes at Live Oak Art Center!
Nurture Creativity • Build Confidence • Have Fun 📚

Grades 1st – 3rd: Every Thursday | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 🖌️
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]

Link to sign up: https://secure.givelively.org/event/live-oak-art-center/fall-after-school-classes

07/31/2025

We are so sorry for the last-minute change but the event tonight has been cancelled. We will see y'all in the fall!!

07/30/2025

STARTING NEXT WEEK!!!!
🎨 Members Art Exhibit
🖼️ August 6 – September 27, 2025
📍 Live Oak Art Center – Columbus, Texas

Join us as we celebrate the incredible talent of 23 local artists in our annual Members Art Exhibit! Discover a vibrant collection of paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed media – all available for purchase.

✨ Featuring works by:
Tracey Wegenhoft
Jen & Matt Edmondson
Cathy J Marberry
Toni Conner
Lisa Halbert
Rhonda Criswell
Susan Pape
Kathleen Kramr
Marian Schonenberg
Stephany Kuchera
Kristen Ferguson
Carol Lyon
Don McCarthy
Olga Beisuir
Svitlana Parks
Diane Mueller
Daniel Pore
Georgia Clark
Nadia Volik
Madison Clark
Courtney Robertson
Jane Meldahl
Shelley Eden
Stephen Henry

🛍️ Support local. Buy local. Celebrate creativity.

07/29/2025

😮 😮 😮 The history in this painting is significant but the artists portrayal of the light coming from the fire has to be seen in person!

🏃 🏃‍♀️ Hurry and come see the current exhibit before it’s gone!

🎟️🎟️🎟️ Free admission and open to the Public Wednesdays-Fridays from 11am-5pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm!

07/26/2025

🎀 Thank You, Schulte Family! 🎀
The Live Oak Art Center extends our heartfelt thanks to the Schulte Family for their generous donation of ribbons!

Your thoughtful contribution helps us continue to celebrate creativity in every colorful way. We are grateful for your support and commitment to our mission. We will keep Mrs. Dulce’s wreath art alive and thriving.💛

07/25/2025

‼️LAST CALL‼️

Today is the final day to register and drop off work for this year's Member Show!!

You will need an up-to-date membership--you can still sign-up or renew yours today--an artist agreement, and a new W-9; these can all be filled out on our website or in person. Each member is allowed to enter up to 3 pieces.

07/24/2025

DON'T MISS OUT!!🎉🎉

🥳TONIGHT from 5pm-10pm!!🥳

Enjoy Delicious Food, Fun Drinks, and Great Company at Live Oak Art Center's Gorgeous Wine Bar🥂
✨🌳The Courtyard🌳✨

Grab your crew and come hungry😋🍻 'cause KELLY'S KURBSIDE CRAVINGS is serving up the spirit of the evening with AUTHENTIC SOUL FOOD you won't forget!! 🍗🌟🍖

🎊🔥1014 MILAM STREET, COLUMBUS, TX🔥🎊

07/22/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Now this beauty is by home
town favorite Darrel Appelt! Did you know he received an HLSR Art scholarship?

🎨🎨🎨Come on down and see it in
person! Wednesdays-Fridays from 11-5pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm!

07/21/2025

Columbus, TX Chamber of Commerce Weimar Area Chamber of Commerce Courtyard Wine Bar at Live Oak Art Center Greater Sealy Area Chamber of Commerce Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce

🎉 THURSDAY NIGHT FLAVOR EXPLOSION! 🎉

Join us at The Courtyard on Thursday, July 24 from 5–10PM for an unforgettable evening of soul food, cold drinks, and good vibes! 🍗🍻🎶

🔥 Kelly’s Kurbside Cravings will be serving up their famous AUTHENTIC SOUL FOOD—right here in Columbus, TX!

🌮🍖 From Cajun pasta to fried fish, french fries to greens—get ready for a FLAVOR EXPLOSION!

🍺 Ice cold beer and wine available!

📍1014 Milam Street, Columbus, TX

📅 Thursday, July 24

🕔 5PM – 10PM

Tag your crew and come hungry!

07/21/2025

🎨 CALLING ALL MEMBERS! 🎨
The 2025 Member’s Art Show is coming soon to the Live Oak Art Center!
📅 Exhibition Dates: August 6 – September 27
🖼️ Entries Accepted: July 16–25
📍 Open to all current members!

All mediums welcome — painting, sculpture, photography & more!
✅ Max 3 entries per artist
✅ 40” max per side
✅ Sculpture limit: 100 lbs
✅ Must be “gallery ready” (no tape, glue, or sawtooth hangers)

📝 All entries must include a completed Artist Agreement + full inventory (title, size, price, medium).
🚫 No entries accepted without completed form!

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

07/19/2025

🎨 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!

https://painttexas2026.artcall.org