Are you looking for a unique gift for someone special? Do you need a fantastic piece of art to decorate your home or workplace? Do you like to support the work of local artists and their charitable programs? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the 65th Annual Christmas Gift Gallery at the Art Center of Baytown is a must see.
Each year, in addition to the wonderful art that is always available at the Art Center, local artists and artisans set up impressive displays of hand crafted gift items, holiday décor and more for the Art League of Baytown's Christmas Gift Gallery. Choose from original artwork, handmade cards, Christmas ornaments and décor, pottery, jewelry, hand-painted wine glasses, and a variety of other items. A portion of all sales go toward funding programs such as the Rising Stars art class for special needs adults, art workshops for Shriner's Burn Hospital in Galveston, and scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing further art education.
The Christmas Gift Gallery at the Art Center of Baytown opens November 8th and continues through Christmas. New items are added throughout that time, so visit often. The Art Center is located at 110 W. Texas Avenue in Baytown and is open to the public Wednesday through Friday, 10-4 and Saturdays, 10-1. And in December, the Art Center will be open additional days and hours: Monday through Saturday, 10-4 and Sundays 1-4.
- please visit the Art League of Baytown Facebook page, or call or visit the Art Center to get more information and to register as a participant.
- We accept artwork or unique crafts that are the creation of the participant. We reserve the right to reject any item deemed unacceptable by the gallery committee.
- All items must be a minimum sales price of $5
- Each participant is allowed one card table or 2x4 foot craft or display table with a red table cloth draped to the floor. (participant provides table and table cloth)
- Registration is $30 for members
- Each participant must be a member of the Art League of Baytown ($30 per year for individual membership, $40 per year for a family membership, $10 per year for student membership, or $250 for a lifetime membership.)
- Each participant is required to help staff the gallery at least 2 days per month or pay double for participation ($60 + membership).
- The league is asking for a 15% donation for each item sold.
- Participants are required to follow all inventory and pricing guidelines.
The Art Center of Baytown is operated by the Art League of Baytown, a 501.c.3 organization since 1963, whose mission it is to promote the fine arts of painting, sculpting, ceramics, and other fine art crafts and to create fellowship among practicing artists. The Art League holds art classes and workshops at The Art Center, and has a variety of art and gifts available for purchase. They also donate their time and talents to benefit programs such as their Rising Stars class for special needs adults and art workshops for Shriner's Burn Hospital in Galveston. Go by The Art Center, call 281-427-2222, visit ArtLeagueOfBaytown.org, or follow them on Facebook, to find out more about this non-profit organization.
Art League of Baytown • 110 W. Texas Avenue, Baytown, TX 77520 • Open Wednesday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • 281.427.2222 • ArtLeag
