Inaugural Art Week Galveston to Showcase Island’s Diverse Art and Culture Offerings

GALVESTON ISLAND, TEXAS (Dec. 19, 2024) – A new week-long event on Galveston Island will entertain and educate art, literature and music lovers, history buffs, fashionistas, foodies and everyone in between. Art Week Galveston will take place Jan. 6-12 throughout the island’s historic downtown and in locally owned galleries and businesses.

“Visitors to Art Week Galveston can expect to be impressed with the breadth of art offerings found on this island,” Art Week Galveston Director Sarah Piel said. “Most people know Galveston for its beaches and historic sites. We want to bring art and culture offerings to the forefront.”

Art Week Galveston kicks off Jan. 6 from 4-6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at Luna Home and Gifts, 525 22nd St. During the week, visitors can participate in artist demonstrations and lectures, book signings and readings. There will also be musical performances at several venues throughout the island’s Historic Downtown District, plus a fashion show and trivia night.

For several years, Galveston Island has hosted the beloved community event ArtWalk in the Historic Downtown District. Here, guests can visit galleries and “other walls” at shops and restaurants, enjoy live music and visit with their neighbors and friends. ArtWalk enthusiasts should plan to be on the island on Jan. 11 during Art Week Galveston. The evening will feature an enhanced ArtWalk schedule that includes artist demos, lectures and more. Once an event that took place every six weeks, ArtWalk will take place on the second Saturday of each month beginning Jan. 11.

“Art Week Galveston is designed to create opportunities for working artists to reach a broader market and gain additional exposure,” Piel said. “The timing of the event will also help local businesses during what is normally a slower time for visitation on the island.”

Many Art Week Galveston activities are free. For a complete schedule and pricing information, see www.artweekgalveston.com.

Insider Tip: Art Week Galveston takes place during Galveston Restaurant week(s). Take the opportunity to experience culinary masterpieces at attractive price points at more than 30 island eateries. www.galvestonrestaurantweek.com

About Galveston Island

Galveston Island is a historic beach town located on the Gulf just 50 miles from Houston. The island is best known as a vacation destination, offering 32 miles of beaches, a variety of family attractions, Texas’ premier cruise port and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, including several National Historic Landmarks. Galveston Island is the birthplace of Juneteenth and home to popular amusements such as Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, as well as a variety of museums and recreational activities from surfing to birding. For more information on Galveston Island go to www.visitgalveston.com.

For More Information Contact

Mary Beth Bassett, Senior Public Relations Manager, mbassett@visitgalveston.com