Our youngest (and cutest) tour guide is BACK and taking us thorough SAMFA's latest exhibit: True Texas: Folk & Traditional Arts of the Concho Valley. Toddler Tours are filmed in a closed gallery and socially distanced. Thanks Lucille!
Online Programming
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is doing its best to provide safe, fun and educational learning tools during this time.
Our motto is “We are not just about art on the walls but art in our lives”.
Check Out the Museum's Virtual Tours and Instructional Videos below!
Click Here to download a free At-Home Art Survival Kit & more educational
projects on the Museum's Education Blog
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is happy to introduce a new way to enjoy SAMFA's collection and programs with SAMFA Virtual.
SAMFA Virtual is a collection of virtual content that includes Tours, Demos, Online Activities, and more. You can find links to our content here on our wesbite, but the best way to experience SAMFA Virtual is to follow us on Social Media! We have exclusive content with family challenges and inside looks at our collection that you can find only on:
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True Texas: Victor Torres Part 2
Victor Torres is a western gear maker in Live Oak in Concho County. With his knowledge of leather working and experience on the ranch, Victor creates a range of items including his custom boots.
True Texas: Patches & Memories Quilting Circle
To those in the know, all the activity over at the Schleicher County Historical Society & Museum in Eldorado marks the weekly gathering of the Patches and Memories Quilting Circle. The circle has met faithfully on Tuesday afternoons for the past 20 years.
True Texas: Dora de Los Bosmans
Ever curious growing up, Dora was drawn to the folk remedies practiced by the women elders in her community in the barrio - remedies she would later be called upon to use.
True Texas: Zane Blackwell
Zane Blackwell is a knife maker from Eden, Texas. Since getting a boost from his appearance on the cable show, “Forged in Fire, Knife or Death,” Zane has built an international clientele. As for his next challenge, Zane is keen on fashioning his own blades the old-time traditional way, using a forge, hammer, and anvil
True Texas: Kevin and Jordan Stanford
Art runs in the family! SAMFA Studio Educator Jordan Stanford interviewed her father, Kevin Stanford for our True Texas Series.
True Texas: Victor Torres
Traditional arts are often passed down in families, from generation to generation. Western Gearmaker, Victor Torres shares a little about his childhood and how he learned about horsehair work from his uncle.
True Texas: Wilson & Mike Capron
For Wilson and Mike Capron, art is a family affair, Wilson works in bits and spurs, Mike works in paint. This father/son duo remind us that art can be found in everything.
True Texas: Audrey Legatowicz
From spinning to weaving to sewing, Audrey Legatowicz can construct functional and wearable pieces of art completely by hand. Audrey’s work is on view in our True Texas exhibit, now until January 31, 2021. You can find Audrey in Studio 2 at the Chicken Farm Art Center.
Audrey Legatowicz - Spinning Demo
Artist Audrey Legatowicz gives us a demo of her weaving. San Angelo-based traditional artist, Audrey Legatowicz, has been weaving for over 40 years. Check out her art in SAMFA's current exhibit: True Texas: Folk & Traditional Arts of the Concho Valley
Toddler Tours with Lucille and Bekah
Design Your Own Room - Art Thursday To-Go
Matisse Collage - Art Thursday To-Go
SAMFA Travels: North Hollywood, CA
We're headed to North Hollywood, California on our virtual voyage through art! Get to know "Knobs" by Matthew Brugger on this episode of SAMFA Travels
SAMFA Travels: Borne, Tx
Our adventure with SAMFA Travels takes us to Boerne, TX this week with Lenise Perez-Miller's "Thick Skin, Thin Masa"
SAMFA Travels: Hays KS
Did you know artists from our 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition come from all over North America? We're taking a virtual voyage through art with SAMFA Travels!
Artist Talks: Margaret Henkels
23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition Artist Margaret Henkels walks us through her process. You can check out her work "Handle Box" on view though September 6th at SAMFA.
360 Video Tour of the 23rd National San Angelo Ceramic Competition at SAMFA
Join us for a 360 view of our current exhibit: the 23rd National San Angelo Ceramic Competition!
23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition
Check out the 23rd Ceramic Competition installed in the SAMFA Galleries!
SAMFA Eats: Strawberry Pie
This week we've recreated some of the delicious looking works in our 23rd Ceramic Competition! Today we're making one of the pies from Ginger Geyer's "Sharing Slices" 2020, Glazed porcelain with found plates and utensils
SAMFA Eats: Cupcakes
It's From Flowers to Food Week and we're recreating works from our 23rd Ceramic Competition! Today we're making a cupcake inspired by Stephanie Reyes's "Gourmet 2" White earthenware, slip cast, glaze, 4 x 15.5 x 4 inches
Fashion Flashback Friday: That Retro Week
This Fashion Flashback Friday is brining us 60s and 70s looks from our 2018 exhibit Inside Out: An exploration of women's status and roles in American society as reflected in fashion from foundation to silhouette.
Scientific Tuesday: Shrink The Scientist
On today's Scientific Tuesday Miss Julia shows us how shrinky dinks work. Check out our blog and see how to make your own shrinky dinks at home! www.samfamommyandme.wordpress.com
Free Draw Friday: Blind Contour Drawing
American Ceramics
Texas Art
Word Up Wednesday: The Mona Lisa
It's Word Up Wednesday! Did you know the Mona Lisa was once stolen? Ths Week Miss Caroline is showing us TWO great reads about the one and only Mona Lisa.
Mixed Media Monday: Sculpture
Scientific Tuesday: Art Goes POP!
Art goes POP for today's Scientific Tuesday! Miss Julia is teaching us about chemical reactions and includes some art in her scientific process. Check out more on our blog! https://samfamommyandme.wordpress.com/
Free Draw Friday: Pointillism
Word Up Wednesday: Basquiat
Mixed Media Monday: A Cup is a Cup
Happy Mixed Media Monday! Bailey is telling us about Meret Oppenheim's famous Fur covered cup and has a fun art challenge for all of you. share your art with us, and check out our blog:www.samfamommyandme.wordpress.com
Colors of the Coral Reef
Dive into Color Theory with us! Learn about warm and cool colors and how to create a color scheme with the colors of coral reefs for World Ocean Day
Celebrity Inside Out
Flashback Friday with some famous names from our 2018 exhibit "Inside Out An exploration of women's status and roles in American society as reflected in fashion from foundation to silhouette"
SAMFA Collection Stars
Get to know some of SAMFA's famous artists!
SAMFA Architecture Tour
Why does SAMFA have a curved roof? Did you know SAMFA is next to a municiple pool built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s? What's so special about the ponds outside the Museum? Learn all this and more about our current home on Love Street in SAMFA's Architecture Tour
Scientific Tuesday: Sun Prints
It's Scientific Tuesday! Today Julia is showing us how to make a Sun Print. Read more about the scientific process on our blog: https://samfamommyandme.wordpress.com
Free Draw Friday: Surrealist Drawing Challenge
It's Free Draw Friday! Miss Bekah is helping us stretch our art muscles with a fun Surrealist Drawing Challenge. Read more about surrealism on our blog: https://samfamommyandme.wordpress.com
Word- Up Wednesday: Frida Kahlo
Happy Word Up Wednesday! Miss Caroline talks to us today about Frida Kahlo, and asks her some questions about this week's read: Frida and Her Animalitos. Check out our blog for more info on Frida! www.samfamommyandme.wordpress.com
The Envelope, Please! Announcing the Competition Artists for 2020 EnPleinAirTEXAS
Announcing the chosen artists that will be competing during our 7th Annual EnPleinAirTEXAS competition, which is hosted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
Mixed Media Monday: Blind Throwing
It's Mixed Media Monday! How much harder do you think art is when you can't see? Miss Morgan joins us today to show us how she throws clay, and walks us through how she can do it blindfolded!
SAMFA Staff Spotlight: Micala
Meet Micala, SAMFA's office assistant. We're learning how Micala creates linoleum prints in this episode of our Staff Spotlight Series
Texture Box Demo
Family Program Manager Bailey shows us how to create a fun texture box with things from around the house
Stockpiling for the Apocalypse with Ginger
23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition Invited Artist Ginger Geyer is back with a special new work called Stockpiling for the Apocalypse!
Artist Talks: Nick Sevigney
Nick Sevigney discusses his work in our 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition in this episode of Artist Talks.
Artist Talks: Beth Shook
Get to know 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition Accepted Artist, Beth Shook. You can see her work, "Captivated by the Details" and read her statement when you visit our Online Gallery
In The Clay Kitchen with Ginger Geyer
Elements of Design
We're going over the components that artists use to create their work!
What is Art? Part 2
Court is back in session with the case of Art v. The Dictionary and we have more theories to cover. Do you have a favorite?
What is Art? Part 1
We're exploring some of the theories that have been used to answer the question "What is Art?" Do you have a favorite theory? What do you think Art is?
Juror Presentation of the 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition
Juror Jo Lauria presents works from SAMFA's 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition. Learn more about the works in the exhibit and her selection process.
Artist Talks: Nasrin Iravani
Nasrin Iravani discusses her work "Graceful" in our Artist Talks Series highlighting works from the 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition.
Ceramic Techniques
We're expanding on what we learned in the Science of Clay with an exploration of techniques ceramicists (ceramic artists) use in creating their work. We'll take a closer look at the options artist have for molding the clay, glazing and firing it!
Artist Talks: Shannon Blakey
Shannon Blakey discusses his work "Peeling Layers Too" from our San Angelo National Ceramic Competition.
SAMFA Staff Spotlight: Shaydee Watson
Meet Shaydee, SAMFA's Cultural District Manager, Assistant Prepator and Graphic Designer. She's showing us how she creates her "Littles" in today's Staff Spotlight!
The Science of Clay
There's a lot of science behind ceramics. Learn about different types of clay, the temperatures they're fired at, and more in The Science of Clay!
Intro to Clay
We're covering the basics of clay in this one. Learn more about the ceramic process before we dive into The Science of Clay tomorrow!
Clay in the Kitchen with Ginger - Bonus Slice
We'd love to share a blueberry bonus slice à la mode with you! Thanks to 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition Invited Artist Ginger Geyer for inviting us into her studio.
Clay in the Kithcen with Ginger Part 5
This slice goes à la mode with SAMFA's 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition Invited Artist Ginger Geyer!
5 Minute Exhibit Tour:
Celebrating the Givers in a Season of Giving: The Treasures of SAMFA’s Permanent Collection
This exhibit is on display from December 13, 2019 - April 5, 2020.
Clay in the Kitchen with Ginger Part 1
See what our San Angelo National Ceramic Competition Invited Artist, Ginger Geyer, is cooking up in her studio!
Clay in the Kithcen with Ginger Part 2
See what our San Angelo National Ceramic Competition Invited Artist, Ginger Geyer, is cooking up in her studio!
Clay in the Kithcen with Ginger Part 3
See what our San Angelo National Ceramic Competition Invited Artist, Ginger Geyer, is cooking up in her studio!
Drawing with Colored Pencil with Pop of Color
Ashley Perales from Pop of Color joins us today to give us a demo with colored pencils! Follow her on social media to see updates on her art and business.
Throwing with Morgan Raschke
SAMFA Staff is not only working from home, but creating from home as well! Studio Educator Morgan Raschke is teaching us how to throw ceramics on the wheel.
Woodburning Demo with Bailey Upton
Family Program Manager Bailey Upton shows us the basics of Wood-burning and gives us a quick demo
Around the Galleries with Retablos
Bekah Coleman teaches us about these Spanish Colonial creations and their storytelling elements. Follow up at home with our Spanish Colonial Retablo Seek & Find on our blog!
Around the Galleries with Santos
Lisa Simpson is leading us on a tour around the galleries. Learn about Santos in SAMFA's Permanent Collection and follow up with an activity on our blog!
Toddler Tour of the Museum Galleries with Lucille
SAMFA is introducing a new kind of tour guide today. Lucille is here to give us a Toddler Tour of the galleries!
Get Active with Art!
Move it while learning about Abstract Expressionism with Bekah Coleman
as she shows us her favorite Artist in SAMFA's Collection, Zanne Hochberg!
San Angelo: A Look at the Past, Present, and Future by John Begnaud
Watch the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Collectors Society lecture about the history of Texas landscaping and horticulture. John Begnaud was the County Extension Agent-Horticulturalist for Tom Green County before retiring in 2008.
LIVE Q&A with John Begnaud
Thank you for submitting your garden management questions for John Begnaud for his Q&A with the Museum’s Assistant Director and curator Laura Huckaby. In this Q&A John answered a wide range of questions about Concho Valley’s horticultural resources! 🌵🌾
Watercolor Demo with Bekah Coleman
SAMFA's Curator of Education is with us today to show us some cool tips with Watercolor! Try these out for yourself at home!
What Makes a Painting Exceptional?
So how do you know when or why a painting is really ‘exceptional’? Is there more to it than just the fact that you like it? EnPleinAirTEXAS Awards Judge Donald Demers will help you ‘step behind the paint and the brush-strokes’ and discover why some paintings captivate us immediately.
Check back for more tours and demos with #SAMFAVirtual
Education at SAMFA is currently working to provide additional online content for at home use. As a way to provide continued access to the many art resources in our West Texas region - four arts organizations have teamed up to provide daily online arts-centric programming for all ages. This Joint Online Learning Initiative (JOLI) is an effort of The Grace Museum, The Center for Contemporary Arts, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Old Jail Art Center, and San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Together we provide extensive and varied collections and programs that are sure to engage all ages!
Please check back here or follow us on Facebook for updated information!
We are also working with other local organizations such as STARbase and Stephen Central Library to broaden our Art Survival Kit packets and include interdisciplinary STEAM curriculum.