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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 40th 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, July 12, 2024  |  7 - 10PM  |  Ticketed Event
COA Festival Day: Saturday, July 13, 2024  |  10AM - 5PM  |  Free Admission
COA Festival Day: Sunday, J
uly 14, 2024  |  Noon - 5PM  |  Free Admission

Tea & Me Party: Sunday, July 14, 2024  |  1 - 2PM  |  Ticketed Event

Afternoon Tea: Sunday, July 14, 2024  |  2:30 - 4:30PM  |  Ticketed Event

Distinguished Artist

We are excited to celebrate Midlander, James Geitgey, as our 2024 Distinguished Artist! A central them to Jim's work is the Earth, its infinite geologic process and resultant forms, and how the species that inhibit this plant interact with it. Visit jgeitgeyphotography.com to learn more.

PURCHASE TICKETS

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

It is mystic; it is wild! Get your tickets and join us on the evening of July 12 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 for their turn to perform. Journey into the visual artists marquee 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!

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 Celebration of the Arts: -- Two Reserved Tables of eight to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- 5% of Donation in Art Bucks redeemable during Celebration of the Arts -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist -- Celebration of the Arts Sponsor Gift Artist Community Market: -- 5% of Donation in Market Moolah redeemable at ACM's Artist Community Market -- 10% Discount on Arts Council of Midland Classes and Workshops (up to four per membership) 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 Celebration of the Arts: -- One Reserved Table of eight to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- 5% of Donation in Art Bucks redeemable during Celebration of the Arts -- Meet & Greet with 2021 Distinguished Artist -- Celebration of the Arts Sponsor Gift Artist Community Market: -- 5% of Donation in Market Moolah redeemable at ACM's Artist Community Market 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 -- 5% of Donation in Art Bucks redeemable during Celebration of the Arts -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist Artist Community Market: -- 5% of Donation in Market Moolah redeemable at ACM's Artist Community Market 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 tickets to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening 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 Celebration of the Arts: -- Two Reserved Tables of eight to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- 5% of Donation in Art Bucks redeemable during Celebration of the Arts -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist -- Celebration of the Arts Sponsor Gift Artist Community Market: -- 5% of Donation in Market Moolah redeemable at ACM's Artist Community Market -- 10% Discount on Arts Council of Midland Classes and Workshops (up to four per membership) 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 Celebration of the Arts: -- One Reserved Table of eight to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening -- 5% of Donation in Art Bucks redeemable during Celebration of the Arts -- Meet & Greet with 2021 Distinguished Artist -- Celebration of the Arts Sponsor Gift Artist Community Market: -- 5% of Donation in Market Moolah redeemable at ACM's Artist Community Market 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 -- 5% of Donation in Art Bucks redeemable during Celebration of the Arts -- Meet & Greet with Distinguished Artist Artist Community Market: -- 5% of Donation in Market Moolah redeemable at ACM's Artist Community Market 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 tickets to Celebration of the Arts Premier Party Friday evening 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

Patricia Lally Bane | Kay B. Bird | John & Maurine Cox Foundation | Theresa & Ronald Ingram | Lissa Noel Wagner | Eye Center of Midland

 

Adventure Seeker

Holly & James Blakemore | Julia Z. Edwards | Rosalind Redfern Grover | Monica Musar | Henry Resources, LLC | Jordan & Karl Rundgren | Sarana Savage | Marcia & Trey Walker

 

Sahara Tourist

Deborah & Earl Baldridge | John Cooper | Mary B. Kennedy | Randee & Jack Rathbone | Janet & Tony Sam | Pam & Gary Saunders | Shelly & Chip Smith

 

Safari Apprentice

Vandergriff Group Architects | Cliffie & Barry Beal Jr. | Stephen Beggs | Kirk Boyd | Kara & Daniel Bryant | Douglas H. Christensen | Elizabeth Cook | Leslie Margaret Dean | Mary Anne & Bill Dingus | Stephanie Feagan | Catherine S. Graham | Terry & Bruce Gilmour | Amanda & Steven Golembieski | Jeff Hernandez | Barbara Holeva | Carla & Danny Holeva | Joanie Holt | Melissa Hooper | Pam Inskeep | Dee & Giles Kemp | Karen S. Lanier | Shelby & Brooks Landgraf | Kimberly & Gabriel McClelland | Deborah McGee | Margaret Morgan Purvis | Meera Ramoutar | Stephanie Rivas | Michele & David Rogers | Laci Stretcher | Violet & Mark Singh | Jane Wolf | Laurie Williams | Claire & Jim Woodcock | Rebecca Yarborough

 

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

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