This was a less-than-friendly experience. Odd that they don't want any photos. That was the first…read moretime I'd heard of that at a glassworks studio. They also seemed more interested in their workshop customers. I will say that the pond with the koi fish was nice. Go down the road to the Wimberley Glassworks. They're super friendly.

Beautiful mostly fused art-glass pieces sparkle in the sunlight in this airy shop, which featured…read morethe work of many glass artists, most from Wimberly, but all from Central Texas. Because there are so many artists, there is a wide variety of artistic styles, pieces, visions and items to be found here. From jewelry (pendants, earrings, bracelets, necklaces) to table settings and decor, to kitchen items (salt cellars, serving plates), to window art, if you can make it out of fused glass, you're going to find it here. There will absolutely be some artist's vision that aligns with your taste. Don't forget to pay the Baxter Tax - the shop cat is right up front and requires pets. He is super-sweet - a real charming chonky boy. 5 Beautiful art glass and Baxter too stars!

Hard to give any stars - muscular paintings of buffalo and longhorns are not my thing. No question…read morethat of their type they are very well done. There is a lot of bronze statuary in the courtyard that I found easier to enjoy - see the picture of . . . pigs!

I was a participating artist and miss a great group of friends and artistsread more

It is a beautiful Gallery with outstanding art. The owner is courteous and made us feel very…read morewelcome.

From the owner: 220 Fine Art Gallery showcases premiere local artisans. See sculpture, paintings, ceramics, fibers,…read moreand photography.

Take the private lesson!! It's soooo worth it!! Very informative, fun and friendly. Warning...it's…read morelike 100 degrees in there, but that's to be expected. :)

We've been dying to check this spot out for at least a year. Today was the day. The show room is…read morefull of amazing pieces ranging from jewelry to lamps. We watched the demonstration which was fascinating from start to finish. I am pretty sure we will be taking at least a couple of the classes which start in October. If you love glass be sure to check Wimberley Glassworks out.

The immediate service! The professionalism (22 years of…read moreexperience)! The atmosphere! Great value! Super cool human being! Highly recommend!

Friendly, fast and helpful. She had my order finished in a day and a half as promised. I will use…read moreher again.

Eye of the Dog Art Center is worth checking out. Today was San Marcos Art Tour and Eye of the Dog…read moreArt Center was part of the tour. The art center is worth checking out. Nice drive to get to the art center.

This is the second time I have been here and both times I felt like it might just be the 8th wonder…read moreof the world. Went to the "Dirt Dauber" festival here which was a celebration of local pottery. Artists were set up everywhere, there were workshops/demos/contests, live music, pets and kiddos running around, hot dogs, and free beer (you were simply encouraged to purchase a vessel in which to pour it in). Everyone was ridiculously talented - and so friendly. The local community (san marcos I guess) is so supportive, but folks came out from all over in support. One highlight was they had the pottery wheels set up to play! SO. MUCH. FUN. (especially after beer) I totally want a wheel now, but it's easy to see it takes quite a bit of practice along with significantly more artistry than I possess. (Oh, and that scene from Ghost? Totally realistic because it's seriously erotic for some reason.) I am fortunate enough to be friends with the niece of the owners of the property (Beverley and Billy Ray rock!), and am unbelievably grateful for the opportunity to get a tour of the whole place. This includes their personal home which is a magical maze full of treasures. I have never seen so much art and sculpture and pottery and trinkets and souvenirs and momentos...the list goes on. It's a feast for the eyes. Everywhere you look there is something to explore. The house is divided up by season as well; for example, there is a "summer room" downstairs that has A/C, or the "Spring room" which has a handmade wooden murphy bed platform ON THE BALCONY that pulls down to sleep on. There is a fishtank for a wall by the tub indoors, or one could use the outdoor shower they crafted. They even have their own giant bar attached to the home. Walking around there is surreal; it makes you want an entirely different life. We also got to see a couple studios in which the owners (and visiting artists) work. So friggin cool. They do all sorts of workshops and also host celebrations/festivals/exhibitions of sorts (like the one I went to, or a salsa competition (the kind you eat ;). I encourage you to find any reason you can to get out there. The whole experience felt hippy dippy trippy to the max; by that I mean it didn't reek of patchouli or pot, but rather of a better place and time gone past where everyone was encouraged to be whoeverthefuck they want to be and express that however they wish (in dress, through art, or the way they live, who they love, and so on) and all were accepted, and appreciated. Good music, drank, and people all mashed up. Love.

San Marcos Art Center is a nice art center off the square in San Marcos. Amazing art work from…read moredifferent artist. Went to the art center today because it was San Marcos Studio Tour. The center has amazing staff. The selection of art is awesome. Prices are reasonable for art pieces. Worth checking out when in San Marcos

This is a small art gallery in the town square. We stopped in here to see what they had. We were…read moregreeted when we walked in and the artist returned to her set up in the back. The items are all nice but this is a small gallery. We did get something but I sort of felt ignored when I was speaking to them. Not sure I'd need to come back.

This top-shelf, free, destination-worthy cultural gem is on the 7th floor of the Alkek Library at…read moreTexas State in San Marcos. The Wittliff collects, preserves and shares Southwestern literary, photographic, and musical arts. Sounds stuffy as hell, right? Far from it! It's founder, Austinite Bill Witliff, was a screenwriter of the beloved miniseries Lonesome Dove, and this museum is home to the film's production archives, including props, costumes and other treasures. But that's only one of several collections. Witliff established the museum in 1986 with the encouragement and many gifts from author and folklorist J. Frank Dobie. Musicians and their fans will adore perusing private correspondence and journals, instruments, hats and so much more from people like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Ray Benson and on and on and on. It will take you a happy hour or more to acquaint yourself with its permanent and temporary collections. My favorite room was devoted to mind-blowing photography of native American people taken in the early 1900s by Edward Curtis. It hasn't been that long since they freely roamed and inhabited our wilderness and the beauty - and reality - of these captures took my breath away. If you are a rancher, a descendent of a rancher or even know a rancher, get yourself over there for an enlightened perspective on the lifestyles, struggles and beauty of the people who raise grazing animals. I figure the Witliff has about a dozen theme-specific rooms that are smartly curated and thoughtfully presented. HOT TIPS! - Parking is free on weekends in the Alkek parking lot. - Like all campuses, Texas State is not easy to get around... signage is downright absent or stupid. It doesn't help that hardly anyone at Texas State is aware of the Witliff Collection and can't point you to it. - As you exit the parking lot, make your way to the tallest building right above you. That's the library. Head to the 7th floor.

I attended a conference held by TSU and attendees were told about The Whitliff Collections, which…read morewas located in a nearby building. I used a few of my lunch hours during the conference to visit, but wish that I was able to spend the day browsing. There were many QR codes for videos online in one of the exhibitions and I wish that I had the time to see them all. My friend is a huge King of the Hill fan and was jealous that script archives were held with The Whitliff Collections. I would have asked to view them if I had more time to browse. Too bad they cannot be viewed online. Can't complain with a free museum. It was well kept!

First of all, these pictures you see do not exist in Lakeworth, Fl. I'm pretty sure they are of a…read moregallery space they had that closed. As far as I know, they don't have an actual stand-alone gallery space at this time (which came as a surprise to me at the time), so don't be mislead by the photos. Here is my experience from an artist standpoint: If you are an artist, and you are approached by Steidel Gallery because they think your work is so great, and would be a great fit for their booth at an event, but the fee is $$$$? Run. I participated in this 2 years ago. They did not fulfill their contractual agreement in terms of wall space they agreed to give me (less then half the size of what I'd paid for) they did 0 marketing (no social media, their website hadn't been updated in years, no print, nothing). Once they've gotten the money, communication becomes nearly non-existent. They requested multiple large paintings from me, which I framed and wrapped carefully for delivery, they only hung 2, and didn't even bring the others to the event location so when people asked about them (because I had done my own marketing) they weren't there. At the show, one of my paintings was left on the floor for over an hour, until I asked them to get it off the floor. This as people walked past with drinks, etc... Absolute disrespect for the work. When I went to pick up the work after the show, they "lost" a painting, nobody knew where it was, which building, and nobody was around including "Steidel" to ask. I had to come back 3 days later, and they still weren't sure where it was, we found it after an hour of calls and texts. It was a terrible experience, and I'm sharing it here now, because I decided that we as artists should look out for each other and I'm hoping this will give a heads up to any other artist who is being solicited to subsidize their event booth. The entire experience felt like a scam. I wouldn't recommend it.

From the owner: Steidel Fine Art is a international, contemporary art gallery and art consultancy providing…read morecollaborative advisory and fine art services for private collectors and interior designers for the home, professional office, and corporate environments. ​ We work with emerging and established artists to present a diverse exhibition of different disciplines and media congruent with trending concepts and themes thoroughly dedicated to inventiveness and accessibility. ​ What sets us apart is our dedication to providing our clients access to overseas collections and extraordinary commissioning opportunities by maintaining an international presence and strong artist relationships. ​ We have shown contemporary fine art and design work in international art shows in the UK and USA, and uphold an active fair schedule. ​ We are experienced to support, develop, and enhance your personal or corporate art collection by sourcing original fine art that will compliment your vision.