Beginning at 1:30 PM on Sunday, July 19, in the SAMFA Grand Hall, the Legendary Songwriter Series program will feature SAMFA Executive Director Seth Hopkins interviewing acclaimed songwriter Carol Elliott about her early career working around Nashville legends, her songwriting process, and the inspiration behind some of her favorite songs. Live performances will be interspersed throughout the conversation, giving audiences an opportunity to hear the stories behind the music.

Following the interview, from 3:30–5:00 PM, Elliott will lead an interactive Songwriting Workshop. Participants of all experience levels are encouraged to bring their best song ideas and learn from one of Texas's most accomplished songwriters. The workshop will offer practical guidance, creative exercises, and insight into the craft of writing original songs.

Elliott currently serves as a Music Ambassador for the Texas Commission on the Arts, traveling the state to promote songwriting, music education, and the rich tradition of Texas music.

Presented in collaboration with the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Tickets for the Legendary Songwriter Interview are available at bit.ly/samfalss.

Registration for the Songwriting Workshop is available at https://bit.ly/lss-workshop.

Beginning at 1:30 PM on Sunday, July 19, in the SAMFA Grand Hall, the Legendary Songwriter Series program will feature SAMFA Executive Director Seth Hopkins interviewing acclaimed songwriter Carol Elliott about her early career working around Nashville legends, her songwriting process, and the inspiration behind some of her favorite songs. Live performances will be interspersed throughout the conversation, giving audiences an opportunity to hear the stories behind the music.

Following the interview, from 3:30–5:00 PM, Elliott will lead an interactive Songwriting Workshop. Participants of all experience levels are encouraged to bring their best song ideas and learn from one of Texas's most accomplished songwriters. The workshop will offer practical guidance, creative exercises, and insight into the craft of writing original songs.

Elliott currently serves as a Music Ambassador for the Texas Commission on the Arts, traveling the state to promote songwriting, music education, and the rich tradition of Texas music.

Presented in collaboration with the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Tickets for the Legendary Songwriter Interview are available at bit.ly/samfalss.

Registration for the Songwriting Workshop is available at https://bit.ly/lss-workshop.

Celebrate Independence Day at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts with Art & Independence, our annual July 3rd fundraiser. Enjoy a variety of activities, including Steak of The Arts Cookoff and an Indoor BBQ and Ice Cream Party with access to watch the spectacular fireworks show from the museum’s terrace.

Make your reservation today—seating is limited.

$125 Adults / $35 Children (ages 4-12)

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts will present its June Sips with Seth program on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30 to 7 PM, focusing on the performing arts in San Angelo.

Joining Museum Director Seth Hopkins for Sips and conversation will be Angelo Civic Theatre (ACT) Board Chair Jason Brake and San Angelo Performing Arts Center (SAPAC) Executive Director Yukio Kuniyuki III.

ACT is the oldest community theatre group in the state of Texas, tracing its roots back to a dramatic society formed in November 1885. SAPAC manages the Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall as well as the Stephens Performing Arts Center, including The Brooks and Bates Theatre. Both gentlemen will cover recent highlights, upcoming performances, and the future of local theatre.

The program is free and open to the public. A cash donation bar will be available. Museum galleries will be open following the program.

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Launches Legendary Songwriter Series, A Collaborative Effort with Green Apple Music Series to Highlight the Stories Behind the Songs

Take a break from the heat and join us at SAMFA where it’s always 70 degrees and songwriters are playing cool licks.

Memphis-raised and Austin-based songwriter Kelley Mickwee will be the guest artist for the first session in the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts’ new and innovative Legendary Songwriter Series.

Beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, in the SAMFA Grand Hall, the program will feature SAMFA Director Seth Hopkins asking Mickwee questions about her growing up years, how she got into music, her writing process, and the inspiration behind some of her favorite songs. Mickwee will also play some or all of those songs as the interview progresses.

Mickwee will be in San Angelo to open for Brandy Clark as part of the Green Apple Music Series on Saturday night, May 30, at the Books and Bates Theater. Kicking off the collaboration between Green Apple and SAMFA, she will then stay over to do the songwriter session on Sunday afternoon.

“I think this is a great way to learn more about the art of songwriting and hear the inspiration behind the songs,” said Hopkins. “You can go to the concert Saturday night, and then learn much more about the artist and the meaning of the songs on Sunday.”

“This is a new venture for us,” said Green Apple Founder Craig Pfluger. “We are pleased to be partnering with SAMFA to bring more original music to San Angelo and encourage songwriters.”

Tickets for the songwriter session are $10 for SAMFA members and Green Apple Sponsors or $15 for the public. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite (bit.ly/samfalss) or from the Museum Gift Shop.

Tickets for the Mickwee and Clark concert are $40 and available on the Green Apple website at greenapplemusic.com.

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The museum is supported by generous contributions from both individuals and businesses. For more information about SAMFA, go to www.samfa.org. Follow the museum’s socials for up-to-the-minute news and information. 

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts invites the public to attend the May installment of its Art for Lunch and Sips with Seth series, hosted by Executive Director Seth Hopkins, on May 7, 2026.

This month’s program will feature Bill and Judy Campbell, stewards of the Painted Rocks Historical Site, and Dr. Jeremy Elliott of Abilene Christian University.

The Painted Rocks site in Paint Rock, Texas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the largest and most significant rock art sites in the United States. The site features Native American pictographs that date back thousands of years, recording ceremonies, stories, and moments of cultural significance. Join us for a complete discussion the importance of the site, ongoing plans to preserve it, and ways to make it more accessible to the public.

Two opportunities are available to attend on Thursday, May 7:

Art for Lunch: 12–1 PM
Sips with Seth: 5:30–7 PM

Both sessions will feature generally the same program content. A cash donation bar will be available during the evening session, and museum galleries will remain open following the program. This event is open to the public. Guests attending Art for Lunch are welcome to bring their own lunch.

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts invites the public to attend the May installment of its Art for Lunch and Sips with Seth series, hosted by Executive Director Seth Hopkins, on May 7, 2026.

This month’s program will feature Bill and Judy Campbell, stewards of the Painted Rocks Historical Site, and Dr. Jeremy Elliott of Abilene Christian University.

The Painted Rocks site in Paint Rock, Texas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the largest and most significant rock art sites in the United States. The site features Native American pictographs that date back thousands of years, recording ceremonies, stories, and moments of cultural significance. Join us for a complete discussion the importance of the site, ongoing plans to preserve it, and ways to make it more accessible to the public.

Two opportunities are available to attend on Thursday, May 7:

Art for Lunch: 12–1 PM
Sips with Seth: 5:30–7 PM

Both sessions will feature generally the same program content. A cash donation bar will be available during the evening session, and museum galleries will remain open following the program. This event is open to the public. Guests attending Art for Lunch are welcome to bring their own lunch.