Destination Art

Local galleries draw visitors to the Texas Hill Country.

Artisans – A Texas Gallery

234 West Main Street • 830-990-8160 www.artisanstexasgallery.com • patricia@artisanstexas.com

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For 18 years, Artisans Gallery has represented and supported Texas artists who create an array of fine art, fine furnishings and fine craft. The gallery includes ceramics, furniture, wood turnings, sculpture, jewelry, mosaics, glass, functional pottery and kinetic outdoor art, along with paintings. The art displayed may be decorative or functional.

Owner Patricia Karr prides herself on the gallery’s “Texas-friendly atmosphere.” She defines fine craft as “handmade work of various mediums, but it’s the highest level of quality. When people think of art, they think of painting. But fine craft is another category of art,” Karr said. “Our mission is to support our local artists from around the Hill Country.”

The Karrs have been collecting art for more than 25 years and try to replicate the welcoming atmosphere they have enjoyed in other galleries. Behind every piece of art is a talented, experienced, hardworking artist with a unique story to tell through their creations.

Artisans Gallery carries art in a wide price range, appealing to both the firsttime art buyer and the collector. For First Friday Art Walk, Artisans hosts a reception from 5-8 p.m.

Auer haus

402 East Main Street • 830-997-6750 • Facebook @Auer-Haus Instagram @auerhaushomeOpen weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From cacti to bluebonnets, from windmills to horses, from cowboys to sunsets — your home comes together at Auer haus, located across from the Admiral Nimitz Gallery. Every inch of the spacious shop is filled with distinctive furnishings, elegant accessories, fine lighting and original art, all with a Hill Country flair. Auer haus also offers design services.

“We pride ourselves in carrying a lot of USA-made products and Texas artists. You can furnish the whole house through us,” said owner Shelly Mazurek. “We try to do things differently than anybody else.”

Often a customer who is in the market for a sofa or a lamp sees a piece of fine art hanging nearby and decides to complete the look of the room.

Auer haus carries art by C.J. Latta, Kay Walton and Kenneth Wyatt, who is collected by farmers, bankers, presidents, queens, movie stars and clergy. The shop’s artists may also do commissions, upon request. In addition to fine art, giclée’s may be available.