The Language of Flowers

The Language of Flowers
"The Language of Flowers"
LPAA Member Artist Show

The artists of the LPAA welcome Spring with this flower themed show featuring over 60 works by our member artists. Also on display are bowls made and decorated by citizens and children of the Smtihville Community for the Smithville Empty Bowl Project. Included in this display also are special bowls and art pieces donated by member artists for a silent auction on the day of the event. The event is on April 16th from 10 am - 3 pm.
The Gallery now has a Gift Boutique that is perfect for those special occasion gifts at reasonable prices. All items are hand produced by a Local Artists.
The show is on display at the Art Center through April.
The Gallery at the Mary Nichols Art Center has new extended hours:

GALLERY HOURSJoyce Payne
FRIDAY 1:00 – 4:00 PM
SATURDAY 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SUNDAY 1:00 – 4:00 PM

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Empty Bowls

The Mary Nichols Art Center

The Mary Nichols Art Center
The Lost Pines Artisans Alliance hosts a variety of ongoing activities at the Mary Nichols Art Center. The center is now open on Saturdays from 11-4 pm for visitors to view art on display, get a tour of the facility and meet some of our artist members. Interested parties and groups can also call 512-304-8129 to arrange a guided visit at other times.

There will be more ongoing classes and workshops added to our schedule periodically. Visit our classes page for schedules and information.

Public Art Projects

Public Art Projects
Public art in Smithville can be seen everywhere! Richard Latham is to thank for seeing to the projects that include painted fire hydrants as a fundraiser for the fire department, and mural restorations that can be seen downtown and at the elementary school. Another project of Richard's and LPAA is Art On A Stick. These signs are works of art created by members of the group and then sponsored by people or businesses in the community. Enjoy driving the streets and see just how many you can find.
A very large metal sculpture has been completed for installation at Vernon Richards Riverbend Park. The sculpture ws done by Jeff Snyder and sculptor living in Bastrop County. It is 28 feet tall and is railroad themed. Keep an eye on this website or sign up for our newsletter to find out when it will be going up.
Smithville Empty Bowl Project

Smithville Empty Bowl Project

The Empty Bowl Project is a national grassroots effort to fight hunger. The basic premise is simple: Potters and other craftspeople, educators and others work with the community to create handcrafted bowls. Guests are invited to a simple meal of soup and bread. In exchange for a cash donation, guests are asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. The money raised is donated to organizations working to end hunger and food insecurity. Read More
Empty Bowl Silent Auction

Empty Bowl Silent Auction

LPAA Member Artists and businesses have donated art and other items for a silent auction to help raise funds for Smithville Food Pantry, Smithville Community Gardens & Lost Pines Artisan's Alliance at the Smithville Empty Bowl Project. (pictured above -Cactus Bowl by David Warren)
Stephanie Shroyer
Concrete Bowl by Stephanie Shroyer

Sam Blasco
Wooden Bowl By Sam Blasco