Rockport Events Calendar

Current Exhibition: Jennifer Arnold l A Layered Space: Coming Up For Air (v.6)
2026-07-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates | 204 S AUSTIN ST, 204 S AUSTIN ST, Rockport, TX, 78382, United States
Current Exhibition
May 7 – Aug 9, 2026
Jeanie & Bill Wyatt Gallery
Reception Saturday, May 9 | 5-7PM
A Layered Space: Coming Up For Air (v.6) expands this approach by transforming plants and trees into elaborate, hybrid forms. Arnold combines real branches with Canvas Peel leaves and flowers from multiple species, alongside unexpected materials such as scraps from her Closet Series. Wedding dress satin, plaid, and denim are reimagined as foliage, collapsing distinctions between the natural and the domestic. Acting as a horticulturist of this strange landscape, Arnold aims to “almost overwhelm the viewer with a landscape totally twisted up—like elements our minds develop while we sleep, with blended memories and objects.”
IG: @arnoldjennifer
jenniferarnoldstudio.com

Sunday Studio: Paint & Praise
2026-07-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-28 12:00 - 16:00 | salt + light, 312 s austin, rockport, 78382

COUNTDOWN TO THE 58th ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL!
2026-07-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 18:00 | 1500 E. Laurel, 1500 E. Laurel, Rockport, TX, United States
Welcome to the 2026 Rockport Art Festival
Founded in 1969, the Rockport Art Festival began as a celebration of creativity in Rockport, Texas—then an emerging art colony along the Texas Coast. Today, it has become a beloved summer tradition, bringing together more than 120 artists and over 10,000 collectors and visitors each year.
The festival plays an important role in supporting the mission of Rockport Center for the Arts. Proceeds help provide free youth art education programs, support local and regional artists, and sustain exhibitions, outreach, and community events throughout the year. Through these efforts, the festival helps ensure that the arts remain accessible, vibrant, and deeply connected to the community.
Festival Location
Rockport Festival Grounds
1500 E. Laurel
Festival Hours
Saturday, July 4 | 10am – 6pm
Sunday, July 5 | 10am – 5pm

Copano's 4th of July BBQ
2026-07-04 11:00 - 17:00 | TX
Copano’s will be open at 11 am the 4th of July until all our BBQ is gone. Come and join us or order for you private event

Rockport Art Festival
2026-07-04 10:00 - 2026-07-05 18:00, 2026-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | 1500 E. Laurel, 1500 E. Laurel, Rockport, TX, United States
The Art Festival was founded in 1969 as a way to stimulate the Arts economy in Rockport, TX, an emerging art colony on the Texas Coast. Since then, it has become a staple of the summer season on the coast – over 120+ artists sell their work to over 10,000+ art buyers.
Rockport Art Festival also serves as a fundraiser for Rockport Center for the Arts. Proceeds go towards creating and sustaining the many free to low-cost programs hosted by Rockport Center for the Arts year-round.

The Janelle Show
2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-26 17:00 - 19:00 | 106 N FULTON BEACH RD, FULTON, TX, 78382, United States
Twice the fun! Twice a week!
First episode of The Janelle Show is Tuesday at 3pm!
Second episode airs Friday at 5pm! Don’t miss either show!

Live Music: DJ Tommy
2026-07-02 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-25 21:00 - 23:30 | 106 N FULTON BEACH RD, FULTON, TX, 78382, United States
Time to pregame for the weekend with DJ Tommy The Hacker every Thursday night at The Sugar Shack! Tommy takes over at 9pm and doesn’t stop til they turn on the lights!

America´s 250th Block Party
2026-07-02 17:00 - 20:00 | 317 S Fulton Beach Road, 201 Dix St, Fulton, TX, United States
Have you heard? Marcy Grace is performing at America’s 250th BLOCK PARTY at the Mansion July 2nd!

BLOCK PARTY with Music at the Mansion
2026-07-02 17:00 - 19:00 | 317 S Fulton Beach Road, 201 Dix St, Fulton, TX, United States
Join us for fabulous BLOCK PARTY with Music at the Mansion featuring local, live music in a relaxed, family- and pet-friendly setting. Bring your own beverage, cooler, chair, blanket, and picnic basket to enjoy an evening of music under the skies. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended for a comfortable experience! Food will be available for purchase!
Be sure to come early to see the Mansion, dress up, and play lawn games!
Schedule:
5-7pm: 1st floor admission
Live music
Food Available for Purchase
Dress up and get your picture taken in our Victorian outfits!

The Magic of Alcohol Inks with Elaine Riley
2026-06-27 10:00 - 15:00 | 204 S AUSTIN ST, 204 S AUSTIN ST, Rockport, TX, 78382, United States
The Magic of Alcohol Inks
with Elaine Riley
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 | 10AM – 3PM
(with 30 min lunch break)
204 S Austin St Rockport, TX
$75 for Members, $95 for Non-Members
Class Description:
Alcohol inks provide a variety of possibilities! In this one-day class, you will learn how to manipulate the ink on ceramic tiles, ceramic items, and glossy photo paper to create images of color and flow of design. No experience required! Alcohol Inks are acid-free, highly-pigmented, and fast drying medium to be used on non-porous surfaces. Below is a materials list of items you will need to bring. I advise bringing a shirt with short sleeves to wear in the workshop. The inks are a permanent stain to any porous object.
Materials to bring:
· 2-4 Small to medium ceramic tiles 4×4 being the smallest. Shape is not important. These can be found at Walmart, Lowes, or any tile flooring shop.
· A couple of small pieces of porcelain. Thrift stores are great resources for this. It can be a small bowl/jewelry holder, cup/mug, saucer, animal/humane figurine, etc. It’s best if the piece is all white since you will be adding the color.
· At least 3 colors of Alcohol Ink. My recommended brand is Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink because the pigment is strong meaning the color will be strong. But any brand will be fine. Michaels carries alcohol inks, Walmart, and of course, online. It comes in small bottles, but it goes a long way.
I will have other materials used for this kind of art making available to attendees.

Fourth Fridays
2026-06-26 13:00 - 19:00 | Rockport Cultural Arts Disctrict, 204 S AUSTIN ST, Rockport, TX, 78382, United States
Join us at your favorite Downtown Businesses for Fourth Fridays in the Rockport Cultural Arts District. A time to sip, stroll, and shop late right in here in the heart of downtown Rockport, Texas.
Every 4th Friday, you can find your favorite businesses open until 7pm
