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Brown Foundation Gallery

Tropical Depression

Jasmine Zelaya

June 13 - August 2, 2026

Strand Gallery

about time

Preetika Rajgariah

April 11 - July 5, 2026

1878 Gallery

All-You-Can-Eat

Komie Kim Le

June 13 - August 2, 2026

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To connect with Galveston’s creative community, mark your calendar for Coffee with Creatives & Conveners this Friday, June 12th, at @marmoplaza, from 9AM - 10AM. You’ll have the opportunity to share what you’re working on and
Housed in the historic First National Bank building at the corner of 22nd and Strand, GAC was first founded as the Centre on the Strand in 1968. At that time, the @juniorleagueofgalvestoncounty donated the building for use as an art education cente
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership for our GAC Kids Summer Camps with the Galveston Historic Foundation. As part of this summer experience, campers will enjoy weekly harbor tour boat rides and walking museum tours. Captain Br
Host your event, party, or workshop at GAC this summer. With our Studio Classroom overlooking Galveston’s Historic Downtown District, you have a view as inspiring as your meeting space. Our wooden rolling tables allow you to adjust the Studio