Welcome to the Hill Country Council for the Arts
Connecting The Hill Country Through Art & Community.
Up & Coming
Stained Glass with Kelly Leith
June 18 & 25, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 | Thursdays 6-8PM
A 6 week stained glass panel workshop series. The class will focus on pattern layout and marking; cutting and fitting; soldering and finishing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone who’s never picked up a glass cutter, this class is your chance to dive into something truly luminous.
Abstract Expressionism with Pauly Tamez
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 10AM-1PM
Pauly Tamez is an abstract expressionist and impressionistic landscape painter whose work is an exploration of color, form, and emotion. Primarily working in oil paints, Pauly creates compositions that pulsate with energy and invites viewers into a world of boundless creativity. His watercolor studies serve as a foundation for larger oil paintings, allowing for a deep exploration of the Texas landscape that ultimately informs his abstract work Through the intentional use of contrasting and complementary colors, as well as fluid, organic shapes, Pauly aims to evoke a range of emotions and inspire others to embrace their own creative spirit. Deeply influenced by the mentorship of renowned Texas landscape painters Bill Zaner and David Caton, Pauly continues to evolve his artistic practice while honoring the legacy of his mentors.
Free Outdoor Movie Night
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
A comedic masterpiece from Monty Python, delivering absurd humor, medieval antics, and unforgettable quotes.
Bring forth a blanket or lawn chair, a friend or foe, and wear your royal garb on our quest for the Holy Grail! byoc (bring your own coconuts!)
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Our Services
Arts Programs
Creative learning opportunities that inspire artistic growth across the Texas Hill Country.
Arts & Cultural Events
Festivals, exhibitions, and gathering celebrating local artists and community.
Artist Support & Promotion
Elevating regional artists through visibility, partnerships, and opportunity.
Membership & Patron Support
Supporting the arts through memberships, patron giving, and advocacy.
Artist Spotlight
Meet the creators shaping our community!
Jonathan Barnes
This month we’re highlighting Jonathan Barnes, recipient of the People’s Choice Award at our Spring Film Festival and a participating artist at the recent Hill Country Art & Wine Festival. The Barnes family is deeply involved in the arts, with creativity extending across generations. Alongside Jonathan’s work, his sons pursue artistic interests including music, video production, and voice acting, while his wife is active in live theater. Together, they represent the many ways artistic expression can flourish within a family and contribute to a vibrant creative community. We are grateful for the Barnes family’s support of the arts and their involvement with HCCA. Congratulations again to Jonathan on receiving the People’s Choice Award, and thank you to the entire Barnes family for sharing their talents with our community.