Classic cars, Freestone County landmarks, and futuristic fun was on display this past weekend at the Trinity Star Art Gallery in downtown Fairfield, Texas.

Teague native Mike Seale brought a vivid collection of watercolors and 3-D pieces for the ‘Classic Wheels’ exhibition held in conjunction with the 26th annual Show of Wheels event.

(Click here for pictures and list of the 2024 car show winners.)

He even completed a few originals featuring vintage beauties on the courthouse square, just minutes before the Opening Reception held Friday evening, September 6, 2024.

Although Seale started drawing at a young age, he remarked that he was in his sixties before getting into creating art for classic cars.

Always learning, Seale shared that he gets up at 4:30 every morning to work on his art, and often will get inspiration from art videos on YouTube.

The ‘Classic Wheels’ collection will be on display thru September 20th at the gallery at 115 S. Mount Street. Trinity Star Art Gallery will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

2024 Season

There’s more in store this Fall with the Trinity Star Arts Council in Freestone County, Texas.

In October, the Trinity Star Art Gallery will join others in decorating the square with a Scarecrow entry for the 9th annual contest sponsored by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Be sure to vote for your favorites, and maybe grab a selfie with one of the scarecrows during your next visit.

Local artist Andy Don Emmons will be featured during a special Reception and Art Walk entitled ‘Ghost Riders,’ set for Thursday, October 17th. Stay tuned for details as the event draws closer.

For supporters of the Arts, a special Patron Picnic is planned October 20th at the Circle O Cantina featuring The Western Flyers, a 3-piece band with the unmistakable Texas-style sound reminiscent of Bob Wills’ western swing.

TSAC is currently having their annual membership drive. Donations support the 2024 / 2025 Arts Council programming season and scholarships for graduating seniors.

Annual Patron Levels include:

–Corporate Patron – $2,500

–Star Patron – $2,000

–Trinity Patron – $1,000

–Val Verde Patron – $500

–Freestone Patron – $250

–Pioneer Patron – $100

–Prairie Patron – $50

Visit online at www.TrinityStarArtsCouncil.org and select ‘Donate’ and complete the ‘Donate Now’ form. Then, make plans to attend the Patron Picnic.

Your support is vital to TSAC’s mission of creating a future where the arts can thrive in our local communities. “We hope to inspire young artists, promote discovery, and enrich the lives of Freestone County residents with our efforts.”

Supporting the arts improves the quality of life for a community; and helps stimulate economic development by attracting businesses and professionals to the area.

Continuing with their Fall schedule, TSAC will present a Theater Works production of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ on November 14th to the intermediate school students of Fairfield ISD, Teague ISD, Wortham ISD, Dew ISD and Faith Academy of Freestone.

Then, the Trinity Star Art Gallery will join Fairfield Chamber’s ‘Sip, Snack & Shop’ event on Thursday, December 5th with the opening exhibit of the ‘Polar Express,’ a model train exhibit. The event also expects to feature student performances and artwork.

And finally, a free concert will be hosted on Sunday, December 8th at Lakeside UMC with professional guitarist Jack Sanders.

More exhibitions are in the works, with the remainder of the season to be announced January 2, 2025.

TSAC meets the first Tuesdays of each month at 12:00 noon. Volunteers and new members are always welcome.

Thank you for supporting The Arts in Freestone County, Texas.

(Photos by Natalia V. Marsters)