Art in Seguin
Arts of all forms are evident in Seguin, from local musical talent to public sculptures in parks and more. The Seguin Commission on the Arts, appointed by the Seguin City Council, works to promote local artists and art venues and support public art opportunities in Seguin. The Commission sponsors the annual ArtsFest, hosts art competitions, and calls for artists to produce public art for the community.
Annual Arts Awards
Click below for information on our inaugural Art & Wine Walk!
Nominate a deserving local artist or art organization for this year's Arts Awards to be presented at the first annual Art & Wine Walk, Saturday, October 1, 2022. Nominations are open for the following awards:
* Outstanding Contributor to the Arts - Recognizes an individual or organization that contributes to the culture of arts in Seguin.
* Youth Artist of the Year - Recognizes a promising young artist from an area school or university that has dedicated their time to learning and promoting the arts.
* Arts Organization of the Year - Recognizes a local organization that has supported the growth of the arts in Seguin.
Nominations are due to Seguin Main Street by August 8, 2022. Download the nomination form HERE.
Seguin Squirrel Trail
The Seguin Commission on the Arts is currently developing the Seguin Squirrel Trail that will feature painted fiberglass squirrels throughout the community. For more information on sponsoring a squirrel, click here.
Outstanding Contributor to the Arts
One of the important roles of the Seguin Commission on the Arts is to promote and recognize local artists and organizations who support the arts. The Commission annually presents the Outstanding Contributor to the Arts award during ArtsFest.
Past recipients include:
2020 - Leo Garcia
2019 - Lydia Robles
2018 - Eithne Goetz
2017 - Dr. Henry Moore
2016 - Mary Jo and Lyndon Langford
2015 - Helen Stein
2014 - Pat Hoppe
2013 - Marika Bordes
2012 - Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin
Art Organization of the Year
The Commission annually presents the Art Organization of the Year to a local organization that has supported and helped to grow the arts in Seguin.
Past recipients include:
2020 - Seguin Art League
2019 - Teatro De Artes de Juan Seguin
Youth Artist of the Year
The Commission annually presents the Youth Artist of the Year to a promising young artist from a local school or University.
Past recipients include:
2020 - Samuel C. Gaytan
2019 - Jerry Silva
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Public Art
Seguin has a developing public art network from the bronze statute celebrating our town namesake in the square to abstract sculptures spread out across the Texas Lutheran University campus. You can find public art located at the following locations.
Juan Seguin Statute, Central Park, 201 South Austin Street
Stagecoach Mural, 114 South Austin Street
Ranger Mural, 301 North Austin Street
Bird Sanctuary Statutes, Walnut Springs Park, 317 West Court Street
Martin Luther Statute, Texas Lutheran University in front of the Beck Center, 1000 West Court Street
Scuplture Garden, Texas Lutheran University outside the Schuech Fine Arts Center, 1000 West Court Street
Seguin Art Organizations
There are a number organizations within Seguin that promote the arts. The Commission works to bring together all these organizations to promote all art forms.
There are a number organizations within Seguin that promote the arts. The Commission works to bring together all these organizations to promote all art forms.
