Welcome to the Hill Country Council for the Arts
Connecting The Hill Country Through Art & Community.
Up & Coming
Discharge Dyeing at Art AfterHours
In this intriguing class, we will pull the dye from colored fabric. Through chemical reaction process, we create pattern and imagery removing and replacing color. Learn how dye colors are made by reversing the procedure. Explore a variety of tools such as stamps, stencils, and brushes to remove color and add color back with permanent textile paints.
Tuesday, June 30 | 7-9PM
Seascape Painting with Pauly Tamez
Radiant Horizon: Capturing Light Over Water
Join artist Pauly Tamez for a three‑hour immersive workshop exploring the drama of sky and sea. Participants will learn to layer color, build atmosphere, and express movement through confident brushwork. From the first wash to the final glow, you’ll create your own luminous seascape that celebrates the power of light and reflection.
Saturday, July 11 | 10AM-1PM
Peyote Stitch at Art AfterHours
Use seed beads in a traditional indigenous method of stringing. Peyote is a brickwork pattern that uses a needle and beading thread to form shapes and patterns. Like all our AA classes you explore history, techniques and materials like seed bead sizing and shapes, beading needle sizing and styles, and beading threads. Choose your colors and pattern to build a unique piece.
Tuesday, July 14 | 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!
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.