Current Museum & Art Exhibits

Elizabeth Payne: Paintings/ Roy Fridge Whittlings

August 29 --October 31, 2026

Elizabeth Payne is originally from the Midwest, and grew up in South Bend, Indiana, where she found her love of art by taking the train to the Chicago Art Institute. She attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from the San Francisco Art Institute. After being accepted to
participate in the 1975 Whitney Biennial, she moved to New York and earned an MFA from Hunter College. Eventually she moved to Yoakum in 1993 where she continues to paint in her studio.
Roy Fridge: Curious Arts and Other Whittlings. This exhibition will feature selected works by Fridge from the collection of Ann Harithas It will include rarely seen wood carvings by Fridge, the Beeville native who, after an early career in filmmaking, moved to Port Aransas and became known for his symbolic assemblages. His body of work addresses myth, storytelling, mystery and whimsy. This exhibit contains both his narrative works from his journaling as well as carvings from his days as a self-described “amateur hermit.”

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Stan Irvin Exhibit

June 26-September 4, 2026

Texas artist Stan Irvin specializes in altered, wheel-thrown vessel forms and more recently with printing on clay. He taught ceramics for over thirty years at St. Edward’s University and helped to initiate the ceramics program at Laguna Gloria Art Museum. Irvin uses his vessels as a vehicle for the expression of form and ideas, to create an informal dialogue between the art and its viewers. His art can be viewed at his gallery in Rockport and at various art events throughout Texas.

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Located at 306 W. Commercial St. Victoria, TX 77901
CLOSED ON MONDAYS
There is never a cover charge but donations at the door are always welcomed.

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Where Texas History Began

Discover the people, places, and events that make the Texas Coastal Bend unique. Check out the Education page for more information and resources to make your learning experience that much better, and the Group Tours tab for an introductory video to the virtual exhibit!
WHERE TEXAS RANCHING BEGAN is a new addition to the museum. This is a great opportunity to explore, discover and connect with history.

Located on the campus of Victoria College 2200 E Red River St. Victoria, TX 77901

CLOSED ON SUNDAYS & MONDAYS
Admission is free and open to the public.

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community Art Center

Victoria Art League (VAL) mission is to provide a vital working organization for art education, creativity, art appreciation, and exhibition of visual arts.
Located at 905 S Bridge St. Victoria, TX 77901

Hours of Operation:
Wednesday-Friday 1pm- 5pm
Saturday 9am-1pm

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Since opening in 2002, the Children’s Discovery Museum has worked continuously to be a community resource providing interactive educational opportunities and engaging family experiences for residents and visitors. We have been a leader of learning through play in the Golden Crescent (counties Victoria, Bee, Calhoun, Dewitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Refugio, and Wharton) region through our numerous immersive exhibits, special events, and educational programming. Come discover what CDM is all about!
Located at 1205 Sam Houston Dr. Victoria, TX 77901

CLOSED ON SUNDAY & MONDAY

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Performing art center hosting theatre, ballet, music, film, and community events.

The center was named in remembrance of Leo J. Welder, a prominent local rancher, businessman and philanthropist who died in 1996. Welder was a member of the Victoria Performing Arts Center Board of Directors. Robert J. Hewitt, Jr., Chairman of the VPAC Board said that “he [Leo] was one of the instrumental individuals who brought the idea of a performing arts center forward into the community's conscience."
Located 214 N. Main St. Victoria, TX 77901

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