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Del Rio Art Scene Is Quite a Sight
Del Rio is a scenic and inspiring city that has attracted a large number of artists who operate studios and galleries around town. The artists’ talents in paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry making and photography are visible at several different Del Rio venues.
All Fired Up
One hub for visual arts and education – as well as for other forms of the arts – is fittingly called Del Rio Council for the Arts, or more commonly The Firehouse. The colloquial name comes from its two-... Read More »
Rock Art is Drawing Visitors to Del Rio, TX
In recent years, Del Rio has received national attention for its ancient rock art, which dates back as far as 4,000 years. The rock art findings have attracted archeologists from around the world, and they are being studied at the Shumla School Inc., a nonprofit archeological research and education center in nearby Comstock.
“There are hundreds of rock art sites in the Del Rio area, and new ones are being discovered each year,” says Dr. Carolyn Boyd, executive director... Read More »
Casa de la Cultura Promotes Mexican-American Culture Appreciation
Latino aerobics classes and works of art by children are all part of Casa de la Cultura.
Casa is a community arts center that features murals, a butterfly garden with native plants, art camps and classes, a concert series and other events. Its mission is to promote the appreciation of Mexican-American culture.
The center is funded primarily through grants so that arts are accessible and affordable for the entire community. A couple of the grant sources are the Val Verde Community Foundation and... Read More »
