Hallet Oak Gallery is so grateful for family, friends, and businesses that donated to the Hallet Oak Foundation programs in 2023! Hallet Oak Foundation operates Hallet Oak Gallery as a place to see and enjoy art.

We appreciate those that attended and participated in our events, as well.

It has been a tough last few weeks in April because our funds are running low. I have to put in my own monies and a lot of that is because I have not been writing grants, instead I have been working on the behind the scenes making sure our monthly programs succeed.

A lot of work goes into the graphics, writing, and then the actual work itself - managing the operations. If you can contribute for 2024, please write checks to Hallet Oak Foundation, P.O. Box 662, Hallettsville, TX 77964 and write the purpose on the check.

We have our 2024 raffle fundraiser now open to help fundraise, please stop by and buy a raffle ticket, if you didn't receive them in the mail. We have extra tickets available for purchase 6 for $10. The winner will be announced on Sept. 14, 2024.

We are a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit art charity organization. We support the community with free art activities during open hours. Our programs offer beneficial experiences and have proven that we change lives through education utilizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Help us continue. Our bills run $2,100 a month and actually more, yet we are squeaking by with generous in-kind and volunteer donations. To offer you insight, here is who donated last year. - Mieko Mahi, President, Hallet Oak Foundation.

Giving Gratitude for this Year Participants!

About Chalk Art Program

Hallet Oak Gallery presents an Annual First Day of Spring Celebration by providing a safe area downtown to create chalk art designs! This is an outdoor community art activity that is free for all ages. Schools, individuals, and families can participate between noon Hallet Oak Gallery presents an Annual First Day of Spring Celebration by providing a safe area downtown to create chalk art designs!

This is an outdoor community art activity that is free for all ages. Schools, individuals, and families can participate between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM on the first day of spring downtown Hallettsville. 

The objective is to create memories downtown by experiencing art outside and the excitement of the spring season!

This program gives opportunity for visitors to photograph the completed chalk art with historic buildings in the background.

Art adds inspiration and vibrance of community in a creative personal way.

New art activities shows what is on our minds today.

This exercise shows others what is important to our town and in March/April – that is springtime imagery, letting us know summer is on its way!

Hallet Oak Gallery’s 2024 Western Art Student Exhibition & Winners Announcement:

The Western Art Student Show is now on display through April 27, 2024 showcasing the artworks by Hallettsville High School and Moulton Elementary School at Hallet Oak Gallery, 115 N. Main Street. Open Hours are Thurs-Sat 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Free Admission

A student recognition award ceremony was held at the art opening on March 20^th, and

awards were sponsored  by Peoples State Bank, Hallettsville.

Thank you to Peoples State Bank for donating awards to the 2024 Western Art Exhibit Winners!

Hallettsville High School 5 Winners and a Best of Show:

Judge, Dianne Appelt, Art Teacher, Staci Powers

1st Place and Best of Show: Sophia Walker, grade 11, age 17, “Rockin Rodeo” – color pencil.

(Cowgirl competing on horse.)

2nd Place: Karly Lowery, grade 11, age 17, “Wishful Thoughts” - Black & white pencil.

(Sleeping cat in cowboy hat.)

3rd Place: Madison Mader, grade 9, age 15, “All Eyes on the Brahma” Color pencil.

(Brahma cow with horns/ear tag and windmill in background.)

4th Place: Paige Ulcak, grade 10, age 10, “A Peaceful Ride” – Color pencil.

(Lone cowgirl on horse with western saddle, landscape.)

Honorable Mention: Brayden Miranda, grade 10, age 15, “On the Farm” – Black & white pencil.

(Brahma cow and calf with barn and windmill in background).

Staci Powers, Hallettsville High School Art Teacher, said “I am truly proud of the students, they are all extremely talented artists. In my classroom, I can see their passion, which comes from their hearts and minds. We will participate in the western art contest next year.”

Front row:  Camila Alvarez, Ryan Koncaba, Cody Robinson, Skyra Kalisek, Owen Main.

Second row: Colleen Guevara, Sara Michna, Danna Solano, Karly Lowery, Brayden Miranda, Mieko Mahi, Paige Ulcak.

Seen in the group photo is Colleen Guevara, New Accounts, Peoples State Bank and Sara Michna, Loan Secretary, Peoples State Bank.

People State Bank sponsored the awards to support the schools and the arts.

Hallet Oak Gallery coordinated the Western Art Contest.

Moulton Elementary and Hallettsville High School participated in the Western Art Exhibit.

Moulton Elementary School 10 Winners from 82 entries:

Judge, Dianne Appelt, Art Teacher, Lisa Zidek

1st Place: Skyra Kalisek, grade 3, “Beautiful Desert View” - mixed media

(Bright sunrise with dessert scene.)

2nd Place: Isaiah Chaloupka, grade 6, “A Cowboys Boot” - mixed media

(Cowboy boot with spurs with tan background glow.)

3rd Place: Cody Robinson, grade 5, “Lone Wolf” - mixed media

(Silhouette Coyote with golden and red sunset.)

4th Place: Amelia Buehring, grade 6 “Mountain Dreams” - mixed media

(Dreamcatcher with tiny hearts with magenta background.)

*Honorable Mentions: All are mixed media and listed by grade:

*Camila Alvarez, grade 2, “The Wandering Armadillo”

(Armadillo with great and brown markings with red background.)

*Ryan Koncaba, grade 3, “Down on the Farm”

(Red barn and wooden fence with pink and black pig in mud.)

*Ariadne Villegas, grade 4, “The Prickly Cactus”

(Golden moon lit cactus scene.)

*Danna Solano, grade 4, “Cactus Sunset”

(Cactus with bird, golden background.)

*Jonathan Vasquez, grade 5, “Country Boots”

(Cowboy boots and blue hat with orange background.) 

*Owen Main, grade 6, “The Friendly Cactus”

(Desert scene with mountains.)

Lisa Zidek, Moulton Elementary School Art Teacher, said “ Our students have developed the artistic skills to participate in this art contest and they value the recognition for their efforts. We are grateful to all the individuals, businesses, and parents who make it possible for these students to gain self-confidence and creative expression through art."

How to participate in contests at Hallet Oak Gallery: Attend upcoming events at Hallet Oak Gallery and sign up to receive the Hallet Oak Gallery free email newsletter and let us know in advance if you would like to participate and/or have a group tour.

Hallet Oak Gallery, 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville, TX 77964

See www.halletoakgallery.com or call 361-217-7030 for details! Membership not required.

Lavaca County Volunteers: Hallet Oak Foundation’s Friends of Lavaca River group, Girl Scouts Troop 9513, League of Women Voters of South Central Texas, families, and individuals of all ages. 

Special thanks to RL Bordovsky, Town & Country, LLC., City of Hallettsville, Lavaca County, Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, Texas Department of Transportation, and Inteplast Group for their assistance. 

The two group photos represent CR1 Poor Farm Road Bridge Trash Pick up and Hwy 77/90 Bridge Trash Pick up teams.

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