Hit the Trail April 12th!

“Art In The Hills” presents the 2nd Saturday Art Trail, April 12th, in Ingram and Kerrville. Twelve Galleries will be open 10 am to 6 pm with special exhibits and receptions. The Passport Prize for this month is being presented by  Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths. The prize is a Three piece sterling silver buckle set; a hand engraved piece of Texas. The buckle is a TRAVIS 1831, and has a ruby in the tongue. Valued at $930. To win the passport prize contest, participants must have a passport stamped at seven of the galleries. Passports and maps are available at the galleries displaying an orange “ Art In the Hills ” banner!

  • CLINT ORMS – ENGRAVERS & SILVERSMITHS, 229B Old Ingram Loop, Ingram, displays handsome silver hand-engraved belt buckles and accessories. Exquisite Gifts for all occasions.    
    830-367-7949        www.clintorms.com

  • HILL COUNTRY ARTS FOUNDATION, 120 Point Theater Rd. Ingram.  Presenting  Aqua Espiritus, March 5th through May 3rd: Follow the elusive spirit of water on its journey from evaportation to its return to earth with artists, Linda Hammond of San Antonio and Linda Peyton Huff of Houston.     
    (830) 367-5120 or 800-459-HCAF     www.hcaf.com

  • MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Presenting Western Heritage Day-Cowboys, Indians, and Mountain men will be on site to dazzle you with their stories, music and  skills from the old west. Chuckwagon vittles will be available. Sat. April 12, 2008  9-3 pm Children 12 and under free. Others $5.00  “The Museum of Western Art celebrates its 25th year with RoundUp 2008 Exhibit and Sale.  The Exhibit and Sale will remain in the Museum galleries through April, with a percentage of sales benefiting the Museum.  There are 65 artists from Texas and the southwest participating in this year’s Exhibit and Sale.”      
    830-896-2553      www.museumofwesternart.org          

  • RIVER’S EDGE GALLERY, 832 Water St., Kerrville. Presents WILD 4 ART, an outdoor event for the whole family.  10 talented artists will demonstrate their incredible talent in Oils, pastel, pen & ink, screen printing, woodcarving, flint knapping, beading and pottery making.  Help your youngsters develop an appreciation of art as they have fun. Dress up in Western Wear, Mike Wilson will be here to take photos of you with an authentic Teepee as the backdrop and you can watch them be printed out right before your eyes.  Stop by and bring your friends and family, we have the largest variety of art in Kerrville.
    830-895-5184     www.riversedgegallery.net

  • L BAR WESTERN ART, 806 Water St., Kerrville.  We will be introducing Mark Martensen's awarding work this month. Stop by and see this up and coming artist work along with work of over 70 painters and bronze artists. We will also have numerous blue bonnet pieces available this month. Happy Trails!!      
    830-792-4040     www.lbarwesternart.net                                              

  • KERR ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER, 228 Earl Garrett St. Kerrville,   Through April 13, "Indigenous Peoples of Kerr County 1720 - 1880", journeys back through time using photographs, paintings, and art objects of the Lipan Apache and Penataka Comanche Indians who occupied Kerr Country for over 150 years.  Saturday Art Trail reception on Saturday, April 12 from 3 until 6 PM.  Through April 20, you're in for a treat at the "Bloomin' Good Show" - a visual delight in floral art design created by KACC members.  Also, through April 20, enjoy paintings in oil and watercolor presented by "Carolyn Wilkinson and Friends."  From April 3 - 27, get ready to be amazed at the wealth of talent and imagination on display when KACC presents the "Annual Hill Country Youth Art Exhibit" - this year featuring art from lcoal students in grades K-12.            
    830-895-2911   www.kacckerrville.com

  • JIM MORRIS DESIGNER, 608 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville.  Featuring Gem stones from around the world.  Stop by for a look at some beautiful stones.      
    830-896-8879     www.jmdesigner.com       

  • 1550 GALLERY, 1550  Junction Hwy., Kerrville.   Once again, it’s time for our Spring Wearable Art Show, just in time to find something to freshen up your closet for the new season.  Regional and national artists will be featured.  There will be an artists reception from 2 - 4 pm. Refreshments will be served.              
    830-257-1550            www.1550gallery.com 

  • WILDGOOSE GALLERY STORE, 3189 Junction Hwy, Ingram. We have just returned from our annual buying trip and have wonderful new items.  Not to be missed are fossil stone platters and bowls and fossil fish decorator tiles.  Natural art by the hand of God. Truly one of a kind decor pieces. Refreshments will be served  
    830-367-5553   800-749-1805      www.wildgoosemanufacturing.com         

  • RIVERWOOD STUDIO AND GALLERY, 100 Old Ingram Loop, Ingram.  Located within the “Copper Cactus”, Darrin has been working with Jay Chatfield of the Copper Cactus to create some really nice and unusual furniture pieces that incorporate the creative talents of both artist. 
    830-367-4142     www.riverwoodart.com

  • OLD INGRAM GALLERY & STUDIO, 210 Old Ingram Loop, Ingram.  Lavinia has been working late to create several new works, take the time to stop and visit with her and get the guided tour of her work. There is not a finer collection of vintage jewelry and clothing anywhere in the Hill Country.
    830-367-4104             www.oldingramgallery.com                                                    

  • STEVEN NAPPER FINE ART, 217B Old Ingram Loop, Ingram. “Majestic" a wonderful 20 x 24 Giclee print was recently featured in Southwest Art magazine, stop to view and get your order placed.  Several new original buffalo paintings from recent trips to Kansas & Oklahoma are also on display. 
    830-367-7775      www.napperarts.com

    Look for the Orange Art in the Hills banners!
    Call 830-895-0646 for more information
    ~ maps provided by all participating galleries ~