Welcome to the Hill Country Council for the Arts
Connecting The Hill Country Through Art & Community.
Up & Coming
Digital Painting with Procreate with Susan Reich
The requirements for the class: 1 – IPad,
Loaded with the Procreate program. The program can be purchased from the Apple Apps. It is a one time charge of $ 12.99. Does your ipad support Procreate? Check this link first: https://artsideoflife.com/what-ipad-works-with-procreate/
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 10AM-1PM
Solar Printing
A dyeing process that utilizes UV exposure. Join us and create an unique textile piece found objects, negative images and 3D objects. The dye changes color and becomes permanent when exposed to light. We will apply the medium to fabric, choose the image, expose the piece to light and finish the procedure. The process allows for extreme detail and novel forms even for tone on tone designs.
Tuesday, August 11 | 7-9PM
Paper Clay Vintage Pots (2 Pt. Series)
Adorn a terracotta pot with cast ornaments. Discover old world architectural embellishments through the process of mould casting, paint, and gilding wax. The modern medium air dries to a hard solid state that can be painted and gilded to produce stunning decorative pieces for keepsakes and admiration. Part one will include fabricating and casting embellishments and applying them to the pot. Part two will involve an old-world painting process with matte paints and washes followed by antiquing and gilding wax finish to a classic terracotta pot to create an elegant complement for any patio.
Tuesday, August 18 & 25 | 7-9PM
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!
Pauly Tamez
There are some artists whose work captures a place, and others whose presence leaves just as much of an impression. Pauly Tamez is one of those people. A gifted painter, dedicated educator, and proud veteran, Pauly brings a quiet enthusiasm to everything he does, encouraging others to slow down, observe the world around them, and create with confidence.
Drawing inspiration from the Texas Hill Country, Pauly’s paintings celebrate the beauty of changing light, expansive skies, and the vibrant colors found in nature. Working primarily in oils, he blends impressionistic landscapes with abstract expressionism, creating paintings that are rich in movement, color, and emotion. His work reflects years of study under renowned Texas landscape painters Bill Zaner and David Caton while remaining distinctly his own.
This year, we’re also excited to welcome Pauly as one of our Artists-in-Residence. Alongside creating new work, he’ll continue sharing his knowledge and passion for painting with our community. Whether through his artwork, his teaching, or his appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds us, Pauly reminds us that art is as much about seeing the world with curiosity as it is about putting paint on a canvas.