Galveston ART Week

ART Week Galveston is a community celebration located in Galveston's Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District — a weeklong showcase of community, creativity, and collaboration. Experience the island’s vibrant art scene through visual, performing, literary, and culinary arts. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a family looking for fun, or a curious traveler, there’s something to spark your imagination. Explore exhibitions, performances, workshops, and pop-up experiences happening in Galveston's Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. With free activities and ticketed events, everyone is invited to experience the art, the energy, and the magic of ART Week Galveston. Come be part of the story. Discover, create, and celebrate with us! An Art Drop is a free, peer-to-peer art exchange held during ART Week Galveston throughout the Cultural Arts District (19th–27th Street, Broadway to the bay). Community members create small pieces of art and “drop” them in public spaces for others to discover and keep. This simple act of giving connects people across the island, building bonds between strangers through creativity, generosity, and shared artistic expression. The Perspective Intérieure Art Contest invites artists to capture the beauty, character, and stories of Galveston’s historic interiors. During Art Week, artists receive exclusive access to architecturally and culturally significant locations to create original works. These pieces are exhibited at MARMO Plaza during Art Walk, where the community can view and purchase them. Winners are announced at 7:30 PM. Artists age 18+ are invited to apply using the link below. The Art of West Bev Craft Cocktails Arts Downtown welcomes the award-winning West Bev Team to Galveston Island for a craft cocktail experience at the stunning Hendley Market Lofts during ART Week Galveston! Join Michelin-recognized barman Christopher Longoria for a demonstration of inspired cocktails featuring Barr Hill Spirits, followed by a West Bev Loft & Balcony Party with featured cocktails and light bites. Guests will also enjoy a preview of new textile works by artist Kristen Williams, showcasing her latest thoughtfully crafted and visually striking pieces. All beverages and bites included plus more. Friday, January 23rd • 6 PM–9 PM No Art Week would be complete without the vibrant energy of ArtWalk Galveston. From 6–9 PM, the Cultural Arts District comes alive as galleries, studios, local businesses, and public spaces open their doors to showcase the incredible creativity thriving on the island. Stroll through historic streets, meet artists, explore new works, and experience the heartbeat of Galveston’s arts community. Saturday, January 24th • 6 PM-9 PM