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Ellis County Art Association Mission Statement
Ellis County Art Association Mission Statement
The mission of the Ellis County Art Association is to promote the appreciation and educational instruction of the visual arts in Ellis County. This mission reflects the organization's commitment to fostering a community that values and supports the arts, ensuring that the arts are an essential part of the cultural environment of the greater Ellis County area.
Thursday Art Meet
Thursday Art Meet
November's Art Meet has been canceled due to conflicts with the Plein Air Event.
As always there is no meeting in December because we have a Charismas party instead. Party will be December 7th from 6PM to 9PM at the Ellis County Women's Building. Sign up link to come.
Congratulations to our October Monthly Member Show 1st place winner, Sharon Helmes.
Congratulations to our October Monthly Member Show 1st place winner, Sharon Helmes.
Congratulations to our October Monthly Member Show 2nd place winner, Candace Faber.
Congratulations to our October Monthly Member Show 2nd place winner, Candace Faber.
Plein Air Show 2026
Plein Air Show 2026
Attending our 2026 Plein Air Paint Historic Waxahachie event and need a place to stay? Follow this link for hotels in the area: https://www.waxahachiecvb.com/businesses/lodging/hotelmotel
A preferred rate is available at the Best Western in Waxahachie for artists staying November 1–7, 2026. To receive the discounted rate, reserve by October 18 and call the hotel directly at (972) 938-1600.
Deadline now extended to October 18th
The Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Show returns the weekend of Nov 6, 7
and 8th with live music, art and wine walk. For more than 19 years, the Ellis County
Art Association’s Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Show, has been a signature
celebration of art and culture in the historic downtown Waxahachie. This event
celebrates everything that makes Waxahachie legendary – artistry, music, and
community pride.
Over the course of a full week, 34 talented artists from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas,
Pennsylvania and New Mexico are painting the historic and scenic beauty of
Waxahachie, capturing charming landscapes, stunning architecture and vibrant
colors.
VENUE: The Ellis County Women’s Building 407 W Jefferson St, Waxahachie.
• 250 original paintings will be available for sale both days Nov. 7th and 8th
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• As part of the experience the Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association
will feature a Plein Air wine and art stroll, Hachie Uncorked.
• Artists will turn downtown Waxahachie into an open-air gallery as they set
up their easels and paint Nov. 7 from noon to 4 p.m.
• Live music will serenade as visitors watch their favorite artists in action
while they browse through the local shops and sample Texas wines.
Don’t miss this chance. Whether you're a seasoned collector or adding your first
piece of original art, this event is an opportunity to take home a beautiful memory
of historic Waxahachie.
The finished painting by Steve Miller at the Sep 3rd Thursday Art Meet.
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