The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley

About the Arts Council

The Arts Council of Brazos Valley, a non-profit organization, was chartered in 1970 by a group of visionary local arts patrons with the purpose of establishing a leadership role in organizing local arts advocacy efforts and fostering a true community for the arts. Over 50 years later, The Arts Council has grown to serve the 5,000 square mile Brazos Valley region and, since 2008, has provided over $4,000,000 in direct funding support to arts organizations throughout the Brazos Valley.

Our Mission

For 50 years The Arts Council has served the community with one driving mission: to make the arts accessible to all residents and visitors of the Brazos Valley through funding, promotion, advocacy, professional development and partnership building programs.

Boots & BBQ

Boots & BBQ, one of The Arts Council's annual fundraisers that is low-key and offers a fun afternoon of music, art, & entertainment!

Celebrate the Arts

The largest and most important annual fundraiser of the year. Proceeds raised help The Arts Council achieve its mission.

Empty Bowls Jr.

This event is about "Kids Helping Kids" by directly support local in-school food pantries and The Arts Council programs.

Upcoming Events

Check out the Arts Council's event calendar for upcoming events, galleries, classes & more.

Program Showcase

Strengthening an arts and culture-friendly community through impactful artistic programming is one of a variety of ways that The Arts Council enhances the quality of life in the Brazos Valley. The Arts Council provides innovative artistic opportunities for at-risk and underserved populations, camps and classes for local youth, and a myriad of hands-on arts experiences for the community.

Artists In Residence

Artists in Residence

A.R.T. for Life

Classes

Kid Programs

After School Programs

Summer Art Camps

Explore the Arts

The Brazos Valley is rich in its art and culture. If you love social media, follow us and use #BVarts when posting about the arts and cultural activities you're enjoying in the Brazos Valley.