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Art Center of Corpus Christi The Art Center is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting the local creative community
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What a day! Thank you to everyone who came out to hang out with us yesterday for ArtVenture and KidsWalk. From morning a...
10/10/2026

What a day! Thank you to everyone who came out to hang out with us yesterday for ArtVenture and KidsWalk. From morning art activities to an evening of pumpkins, face painting, and caricatures, our building was full of creativity, families, and community spirit all day long.

We couldn’t do it without our community. See you next time!

With all the fun activities we have planned for today like Art Venture and Kidswalk, don't forget to Get Art Centered wi...
10/09/2026

With all the fun activities we have planned for today like Art Venture and Kidswalk, don't forget to Get Art Centered with this months activities zine!

Make the most of your visit and connect with art in new ways as you complete each activity!

Visit us today from 10am - 8pm and be amazed by all the ways you can Get Art Centered!

10/08/2026

Date: Monday, October 26th
Time: 9pm - 12am
Location: 100 North Shoreline Blvd
The Art Center of Corpus Christi and The Cookie Plot presents. .
A Courtyard of Plots and Crafts: A Midnight Release Party for A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas!
We invite you to join us for a special night of fantasy, art, and games in celebration of the release of the next book in the ACOTAR series. This special collaboration will feature local artist vendors, themed games, ACOTAR trivia, a free art activity, a costume contest, a reading hour, and more!
Come dressed in your best fantasy costume, bring your favorite book in the series, and have a blast while we count down to midnight for the book release!
Pre order now and be one of the first to get your copy of A Court of Splintered Harmony at midnight!
Use this link to order your copy today!
https://storefront.edelweiss.plus/RQJT/book/9781639739134

Vendors Wanted!
We're looking for local artists to sell their hand crafted goods at this event! Apply via the google form below!
https://forms.gle/MPHxk8UtFr34CN7C8

10/9/26: A full day of free family fun at the Art Center!ArtVenture | 10 AM to 6 PMA free, all-day arts celebration for ...
10/08/2026

10/9/26: A full day of free family fun at the Art Center!

ArtVenture | 10 AM to 6 PM
A free, all-day arts celebration for kids and families, presented by the Corpus Christi Community Council of PTAs. Enjoy hands-on art activities, demonstrations, poetry, music, and dance.

First Friday KidsWalk | 4 to 8 PM
Rescheduled from last week due to weather, and it's worth the wait! Starting at 4 PM:
- H-E-B Pumpkin Patch: 500 free mini pumpkins to pick, decorate, and take home. One per person, while they last!
- Free face painting
- Free caricature artist
- Free family craft & games

Friday, October 9
Art Center of Corpus Christi | Always FREE admission

Wednesday Market This Week! 🌟Rain or Shine – We’re Open!📅 October 7 | 5-8 PM📍 The Art Center of Corpus Christi🛍️ Artisan...
10/07/2026

Wednesday Market This Week! 🌟
Rain or Shine – We’re Open!
📅 October 7 | 5-8 PM
📍 The Art Center of Corpus Christi
🛍️ Artisan Market alongside

Featured Artisan Vendors:
✨ Ermingild Publishing
✨ Exotic Creations
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🎨 Family Art Time 5-7pm

🐾 Dog-friendly! Bring your furry companions!

🍷 1/2 Price W**e Wednesdays

Come shop local, support our creative community, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Corpus Christi!

The Cattery is in the Community Gallery!Now through the end of October, The Cattery has an art exhibit on view in our Co...
10/07/2026

The Cattery is in the Community Gallery!

Now through the end of October, The Cattery has an art exhibit on view in our Community Gallery, and every purchase helps support their programs.

Stop by to find:

Tansy and the Midnight Toe, a book written and illustrated by Cattery staff
Original artworks
Cat Creations, artwork made by the cats themselves
Princess Cecily photos
Artist Creations magnets
And more!

Book readings every Wednesday this month
Join us for readings of Tansy and the Midnight Toe:

Wednesday, October 7 | 5 to 8 PM
Wednesday, October 14 | 4 to 8 PM
Wednesday, October 21 | 3 to 7 PM
Wednesday, October 28 | 4 to 8 PM

Come see the show, catch a reading, and help support The Cattery's work.

On view through October 31
Community Gallery, Art Center of Corpus Christi
Always FREE admission

Bailando comes to the Art Center! Bailando International Dance Festival is bringing Danza Universitaria to perform in ou...
10/06/2026

Bailando comes to the Art Center!

Bailando International Dance Festival is bringing Danza Universitaria to perform in our Meadows Gallery during the Farmers Market.

Wednesday, October 7
- 6:00 PM, approximately 20 minutes
- Meadows Gallery, Art Center of Corpus Christi
- Free

Catch the performance, then stroll the market! It's a perfect kickoff to the 2026 Bailando International Dance Festival, happening October 8 to 10.

[Poster photo of FURIA/Naomi Alvarez taken by Kevin Schuster, + poster design by LaBree Shide, The Studio]

🌊 The Waterlife Series by Jason Juranek 🌊We are excited to feature the 2025 Dimension LII winner, Jason Juranek.From vib...
10/06/2026

🌊 The Waterlife Series by Jason Juranek 🌊

We are excited to feature the 2025 Dimension LII winner, Jason Juranek.

From vibrant sea creatures to mesmerizing underwater scenes, The Waterlife Series reflect Juranek’s deep appreciation for the oceans and marine life.

Come experience Jason’s work in the Kucera Gallery inside the Art Center of Corpus Christi.

We would like to congratulate the winners of this year's DIMENSION LIII exhibit. This is our annual nationwide open call...
10/02/2026

We would like to congratulate the winners of this year's DIMENSION LIII exhibit. This is our annual nationwide open call show where we showcase not only local talent but also artists from across the nation. Alongside each piece and their awards, we have included pricing for any buyers out there that might be interested.

Abbagail Medrano won BEST OF SHOW for the piece titled, "Abundance".

Keep swiping to celebrate our talented artists!

3D/ Sculpture
1st Place: L.A. Carroll, Gilded Glory
2nd Place: Liz Dumas-McMullan- Mantodea Anolidae
3rd Place: Jammie Fisher- Tuscan Afternoon

Mixed Media/ Fiber
1st Place: Ruth Keitz- Something Evil at the Door #1
2nd Place: Julie Marsh- Engage
3rd Place: Sandra Hastings- Salty Roans
Honorable Mentions: Joanna McMenamy- To Snail, or Not to Snail
Dusty Vaught- Moody Crush

Works on Paper
1st Place: M.Kelly Olsen- Rhythmic
2nd Place: Xaylene Puente- Weeping Mary
3rd Place: Angela Bingham- Gorgetted Woodstar Hummingbird

Photography
1st Place: Joseph Cortez- Paper Dreams
2nd Place: Pu Chen- Waterfront Rhapsody
3rd Place: Robin Frankel- Coral Bean Pods
Honorable Mentions: Earl Parr- My Shadow with a Street Lamp
John Stalmach- Feather and Shadow

Works on Canvas
1st Place: Masha Keen- Celestial Mother and the Four Elements
2nd Place: Antonio Flores- Sunflowers and Corn
3rd Place: Lisa Davis Allen- Caribbean Lunch
Honorable Mentions: Xaylene Puente- Since 1940
Lisa Olsen- August Day

Address

100 N. Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX
78401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+13618846406

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