Mission Statement

What we want to achieve

Weatherford Art Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and education of the arts in Weatherford, Texas and surrounding areas.

 

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    Officer Update

    Vice President of Shows

    We are still in need of Vice President of Shows. If you are interested, contact WAA. Following is a description of duties: Shall be responsible for all aspects of Art Shows; coordinates all activities involved in presentation of the WAA Shows, contests, including traveling shows, and insuring that Artwork display boards are transported to and from the art show location. Shall be responsible for Artist of the Month balloting at monthly meetings. He/she shall appoint any committee chairpersons that he/she feel are needed to assist the VP in his/her duties and secure a Judge. He/she shall have final authority on show problems and handle any incidents that may arise at any public show sponsored by the Weatherford Art Association. We also need a VP of Education. He/she shall be responsible for education and securing a monthly demonstrator or program relating to art and submitting pre-publicity information to the Publicity Chairperson.

    Committees

    Volunteers Needed!

    WAA could use your help in forming committees to work with our VP of Shows (open). We are asking that you volunteer to take registrations and help with hanging art. It should be noted that committee volunteers’ hours will go towards the 20 hours needed for Participating Members. Please contact Dale Martin at 817-412-1851 for further information.

    Upcoming Events


    The next general meeting of WAA will be Monday, June 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

    Peach Festival

    Registration begins June 27-29th
    The hours are Thursday, June 27th from 4-7pm; Friday, June 28th from 4-7pm and Saturday, June 29th from 12-6pm. Judging is July 13th. Students pick up their work after awards on July 13th. Members pick up their art August 10.

    March through October

    Art Fair in Glen Rose!
    Glenn Rose is having an Art Fair every 3rd Saturday from March to October, and a 10 X 10 space is only $25. Call the Glen Rose Visitor Information Center at 254-897-3081. Click Here for details!

     
    About WAA

    The Weatherford Art Association was organized on July 14, 1966 as a non-profit organization with 32 charter members. The purpose of the Association is to promote art appreciation among our members and the general public through educational activities, instructional programs, lectures, class instruction and public display of fine art. Membership is open to all active artists willing to participate in the activities and maintenance of the Association on a regular basis. Inactive artists and non-artists who display an active interest in WAAs purposes may also become members. Membership dues are $40.00 per year for individual participating membership, payable each September. Family memberships and non-participating memberships are also available. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse Art Center.


    The Weatherford Art Association Firehouse Gallery & Art Center

    119 West Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086 (817) 599-3278