MAY 16 - 18, 2025

Join us to Celebrate the Artists and Artisans of West Texas

CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

Celebration of the Arts (COA), organized by the Arts Council of Midland, returns for our 41st year! COA is the cornerstone fine art, fine craft event in the Permian Basin, and is the longest running downtown event in Midland, Texas. COA has a strong reputation locally, with community support year after year, and draws out of town visitors. The festival hosts local entertainers and performers, non-profit organizations, family-friendly activities, and special events throughout the weekend. On Friday evening, we hold a ticketed Premier Party showcasing our juried visual artists to sponsors and ticketed guests. On the following Saturday & Sunday, the festival opens to the general public. Beat the heat inside the air conditioned Bush Convention Center and enjoy a great time with the family!

COA Premiere Party: Friday, May 16, 2025 | 7 - 10PM | Ticketed Event
COA Festival Day: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10AM - 5PM | Free Admission

Family FUN Block Party: 10AM - 5PM | Free Admission

Classic Car Club: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 10:30AM - 2PM | Free Admission

COA Festival Day: Noon - 5PM | Free Admission

Tea & Me Party: 1 - 2PM | Ticketed Event

Afternoon Tea: 2:30 - 4:30PM | Ticketed Event

Art just happens! Get your tickets and join us on the evening of May 16 for a sense of awe and wonder at our Premier Party! Enjoy a wide assortment of heavy hors d’ oeuvres and adult beverages. Everyone is an artist, waiting to brighten the room. Jump into the visual artists hall to shop original artwork before the festival opens Saturday. Bring the entire family! Live art demonstrations, music, and silent auction benefiting the Arts Council of Midland! Fun for all ages!

Distinguished Artist

"More Than Just Jewelry"

We are excited to celebrate non-profit organization The Women of Pader Uganda (TWOPU) and The Bead Project. While on a mission to Pader in 2013, Holly Holt Williamson was inspired to help and created TWOPU and introduced The Bead Project to offer employment to women in the region displaced by a previous war. The women involved in The Bead Project started out using what they had access to at the time, paper, and have evolved into using new materials like glass, braided fabric, and metals to craft a range of recognizable jewelry. Visit www.thewomenofpaderuganda.org to learn more about the women of The Bead Project.

Donations can also be made through this website.

Contact Info:

Email: admin@thewomenofpaderuganda.org
Website: www.thewomenofpaderuganda.org
Instagram: @thewomenofpaderuganda
Facebook: @thewomenofpaderuganda

PURCHASE TICKETS

Purchase a single ticket for $80 or two or more tickets for $75 each. We'll see you there!

SINGLE TICKET

Multiple Tickets

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Learn more about becoming a Sponsor or Underwriter Today by Clicking the Links Below

Benefactor Membership /// $5,000

Cost: $5,000 (and up) per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition -- Dedicated Paver in the Sculpture Garden -- 10% Discount on Arts Council of Midland Classes and Workshops (up to four per membership) Celebration of the Arts: -- Two Reserved Tables of eight to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist -- Celebration of the Arts Sponsor Gift Click for Benefactor Membership Now
Artist Circle Membership /// $2,500"

Cost: $2,500 per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition -- Dedicated Paver in the Sculpture Garden Celebration of the Arts: -- One Reserved Table of eight to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist -- Celebration of the Arts Sponsor Gift Click for an Artist Circle Membership Now
Advocate Membership /// $1,500"

Cost: $1,500 per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition Celebration of the Arts: -- Four tickets to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist Click for Advocate Membership Now
Partner Membership /// $750

Cost: $750 per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition Celebration of the Arts: -- Two tickets to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening Click for Partner Membership Now
Friend Membership /// $300

Cost: $300 per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition Celebration of the Arts: -- Two general admission tickets to Celebration of the Arts Click for Friend Membership Now
General Membership /// $35 - $75

Cost: $35 (individual) or $75 (family) per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events Click for General Membership Now (Individual) Click for General Membership Now (Family)
Donate Now

Contribute any amount to help support the arts in your community! Your tax-deductible donation, no matter the size, will go towards fulfilling the Arts Council of Midland's mission of "Enriching Lives with the Arts through community-wide advocacy, education, outreach and promotion!" **No benefits are associated with the Donate Now option.** To donate to ACM, click here now. To donate, please contact our office today by clicking here.

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TIME FOR TEA

Become a Sponsor or Underwriter for the Tea & Me Party or the Afternoon Tea

Benefactor Membership /// $5,000

Cost: $5,000 (and up) per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition -- Dedicated Paver in the Sculpture Garden -- 10% Discount on Arts Council of Midland Classes and Workshops (up to four per membership) Celebration of the Arts: -- Two Reserved Tables of eight to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist -- Celebration of the Arts Sponsor Gift Click for Benefactor Membership Now
Artist Circle Membership /// $2,500"

Cost: $2,500 per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition -- Dedicated Paver in the Sculpture Garden Celebration of the Arts: -- One Reserved Table of eight to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist -- Celebration of the Arts Sponsor Gift Click for an Artist Circle Membership Now
Advocate Membership /// $1,500"

Cost: $1,500 per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition Celebration of the Arts: -- Four tickets to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist Click for Advocate Membership Now
Partner Membership /// $750

Cost: $750 per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition Celebration of the Arts: -- Two tickets to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening Click for Partner Membership Now
Friend Membership /// $300

Cost: $300 per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events -- Print and Media Recognition -- Arts Council of Midland Website Recognition Celebration of the Arts: -- Two general admission tickets to Celebration of the Arts Click for Friend Membership Now
General Membership /// $35 - $75

Cost: $35 (individual) or $75 (family) per year (Expires 12 months from payment) Benefits: -- Tax Deduction* -- Window Decal -- Invitation to Receptions and Special Events Click for General Membership Now (Individual) Click for General Membership Now (Family)
Donate Now

Contribute any amount to help support the arts in your community! Your tax-deductible donation, no matter the size, will go towards fulfilling the Arts Council of Midland's mission of "Enriching Lives with the Arts through community-wide advocacy, education, outreach and promotion!" **No benefits are associated with the Donate Now option.** To donate to ACM, click here now. To donate, please contact our office today by clicking here.

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2024 Sponsors

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Roar with excitement!

Explorer Extraordinaire

Karmen & Billy Bryant

Wilderness Wonderer

Adventure Seeker

Sahara Tourist

Safari Apprentice

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Bush Convention Center | City of Midland | Community National Bank

UNDERWRITERS

Balloons by Harlin

Mary Beth Anton & Jeffrey D. Hewett

Distinguished Artist Poster

Randee & Jack Rathbone

Art Experiences

Julia Z. Edwards

Children's Face Painters

Stacy & Jim Geitgey

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2024 juried artists

Embark on an Exotic Journey!

First Place: Boz Droca, Paintings, Houston, TX

Second Place: Jerrod Inskeep, Photography, Midland, TX

Third Place: Bonnie Siebert, Mixed Media, Woodson, TX

Honor Mention: Bonnie Griffin, Sculpture, Los Lunas, NM

Baskin Memorial Award: Burl Washington, Painting, Fort Worth, TX

Odette Bogan, Jewelry, Houston, TX

Patricia Boyles, Mixed Media, Granbury, TX

Cory Carlson, Paintings, Ruston, LA

Kate Carlson, Leather, El Paso, TX

Lauraglen Carlson, Jewelry, Ruston, LA

Tallie Craigo, Jewelry, Midland, TX

Suzanne Darte, Glass, Farmersville, TX

Kathy Davies, Ceramics, Slaton, TX

Erich DeSchepper, Jewelry, El Paso, TX

Linda Donaho, Photography, McKinney, TX

Joe Eby, Jewelry, Canyon Lake, TX

Dee Elliott, Photography, Mineral Wells, TX

Monica Fallini, Paintings, Valley View, TX

Sandy Forrest-Hartman, Jewelry, San Antonio, TX

Debe Frazer, Glass, Little Elm, TX

Gary Frisk, Paintings, Richmond, TX

Bettine Godwin, Paintings, Hemphill, TX

Essie Graham, Mixed Media, Plano, TX

Brenda Guajardo, Fiber, Liberty Hill, TX

Phyllis Gunderson, Paintings, Pecos, NM

Acayla Haile, Paintings, San Marcos, TX

Alton Hallmark, Paintings, Anson, TX

Anna Whitlock Henry, Jewelry, Lubbock, TX

Suzanne Horner, Ceramics, San Angelo, TX

Elizabeth Jenkins, Fiber, Taos, NM

Alice Johnson, Jewelry, Buda, TX

Gary Kosmas, Ceramics, San Angelo, TX

Andy Loftis, Drawing, Cypress, TX

Denise Malm, Mixed Media, Midland, TX

Karen May, Paintings, Midlothian, TX

David Mercado, Mixed Media, Austin, TX

Nancy Michael-Susaneck, Mixed Media, Missouri City, TX

Janvier Ngamije, Fiber, Lewisville, TX

Melissa Orsini, Jewelry, Little Rock, AR

Amelia Perry, Jewelry, Richmond, TX

Grace Pinotti, Paintings, Southlake, TX

Robert Priddy, Photography, Mullin, TX

Virginia Peacock, Jewelry, Califon, NJ

Les Purcella, Metal, Roswell, NM

Brandon Rhodes, Wood, North Richland Hills, TX

Jamie Rood, Mixed Media, Austin, TX

Cheryl Roush, Paintings, Midland, TX

Owen Salisbury, Jewelry, Amarillo, TX

Erin Sansoucy, Paper, Leawood, KS

Jeffrey Schult, Paintings, Mount Pleasant, MO

J. Scott, Mixed Media, Troup, TX

Kim Shaklee, Sculpture, Brighton, CO

Scot Sheppard, Wood, Big Spring, TX

Angie Spears, Drawing, Houston, TX

Donny Spencer, Drawing, Weatherford, TX

Fred Tate, Jewelry, Austin, TX

Jim Tucker, Paintings, Richardson, TX

Janet Waldrop, Jewelry, Flint, TX

Carrie Ward, Paintings, Allen, TX

Nancy Wilson, Jewelry, Austin, TX