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.
ArtsFest 2018
Mark your calendar to attend ArtsFest 2018 on Saturday, March 3. The day long festival includes a fun run, shopping, kids' craft projects, live performances and more. For more information on the event, check out the event page 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 recipeints include Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin, Marika Bordes, Helen Stein, Pat Hoppe and Lyndon & Mary Jo Langford. The Commission is currently seeking nominations for the 2017 Outstanding Contributor to the Arts. Nominations are needed by Monday February 12. The call for nominations can be found here.
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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
- 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.
- Seguin Art League
- Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin
- Mid-Texas Symphony
- Community Music Academy
- The Texas Theatre
- Texas Lutheran University
- Seguin High School Arts Program
