The Woodlands Arts Council: Upcoming Opportunities

New Leadership, Summer Art Workshop, ArtFeel Live

New Leadership of The Woodlands Arts Council Meet Mike Bass, Executive Director  The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) has hired Mike Bass, a well-known and respected business leader in The Woodlands community, to be its first Executive Director. In his newly created position, Bass will use his extensive experience in multi-national consulting and business management to bring TWAC to the next level as one of the leading... READ MORE How TWAC is Supporting & Promoting the Arts to Enrich Our Community The Woodlands Arts Council was founded 13 years ago by The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Woodlands Development Company, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and Dr. David Gottlieb. READ MORE Phase III Art Bench Project  We are proud to announce that Phase III of the Art Bench Project will be expanded to include sites in The Woodlands' newest urban venue, Hughes Landing on Lake Woodlands. We are now seeking additional underwriters for four to six new art benches that will be added to the collection.  READ MORE The Woodlands Arts Council at Wine & Food Week  What a spectacular turn-out at the Wine & Art Waterway Cruises and Artist Village at Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands! A special thank you to our volunteers, sponsors and master artists who made these events possible.  READ MORE  EVENTS & WORKSHOPS TONIGHT!!! ArtFeel @ Crush  June 28th at 7pm Join us at Crush Wine Lounge in The Woodlands for a wonderful opportunity to learn more about ArtFeel and mingle with fellow art and wine enthusiasts! LEARN MORE  Summer Art Workshop July 15th  Students in the fifth and sixth grades are invited to participate in our Annual Summer Art Workshop held at The Woodlands Mall. All art supplies will be provided. SIGN UP  Senior Drum Workshop July 17-21 In support with our mission, Dan-Egger Belandria will be providing drum workshops for our super adults at assisted living and community centers in the area.  LEARN MORE  VOLUNTEER FOR THESE EVENTS A Message from the Executive Director "I am ecstatic to be The Woodlands Arts Council's  (TWAC) very first Executive Director and plan to use my experience in leading and structuring businesses and organizations for success to ensure we achieve our mission. We have a team of enthusiastic, dedicated artists and professionals who will further strengthen our nationally ranked Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, our education and outreach programs, and our role in the enrichment of the public and cultural arts within The Woodlands and beyond. Our mission is all about "Because Art Matters." There is still much to be done working with all the cultural arts nonprofits and businesses within The Woodlands area to make this vision a reality. I am proud to be part of a great team and community!" Mike Bass, Executive Director  Volunteer Spotlight  This month our Volunteer Spotlight is on Tricia Howard. A former gallery director in Steamboat Springs, CO, Tricia moved to the Woodlands in 2013. She is an admirer of all kinds of art, and loves the many opportunities available to us here in the Woodlands and Conroe areas. Tricia was instrumental this past month with the inauguration of our newest activity, The Wine and Bench Cruise.  Support Our Mission  Love what we do? Consider supporting one of our education and outreach programs through a small monthly donation. The more supporters we have, the bigger impact we can all make. Together. Donate Now Because Art Matters! Join the flock. BECOME A MEMBER Stay Connected          www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org

The Woodlands Arts Council, P. O. Box 8184, The Woodlands, TX 77387