A new art show titled “The Language Women Speak,” consisting of 151 works of original art created exclusively by women throughout the Central Texas region, will be the focus of an afternoon reception on International Women’s Day, Sunday, March 8 at the Price Center from 3 – 5 p.m. in downtown San Marcos. The reception is free, open to the public, and guests are encouraged to wear something white in honor of the 100th Anniversary the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The reception and art show are the second iteration of an art showcase exclusively by and about women. Organizers of the event hosted a successful one-day show at the public library last year and were excited ab

The March 3 offering of the new ‘Making It’ classes at the Price Center is a special one focusing on meditative art via a silent art creation session. Local artist Veronique Hahn will lead an interactive art group activity during which participants will create a mixed media piece while serving as one another’s support and creative consultant by silently guiding and suggesting to their fellow artists what they could do and change/add to their art by showing them on a piece of paper or another non-verbal means. The class will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the Multi-purpose room of the Center. No one will talk during the session – only non-verbal, visual communication may be used. Soothing music wil

Local artists Earlene Graham and Cathy Sparks are teaming up to offer a 3-week afternoon workshop series focusing on making Spirit Dolls at the Price Center in March. Participants will create a theme, choose materials and create their doll from materials provided at the workshop. Individual makers may also bring materials that hold meaning for them and their doll. The cost is $60 for the three sessions, participation is limited, and pre-registration is required. “We’re grateful to the many community artists who have helped bring creative workshops to the Center,” said Clay DeStefano, executive director. “Participants enjoy the short-term commitment along with the ability to learn a new creat