Art lovers are invited to the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts’ July 3rd “Art & Independence” fundraiser, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary and honoring former SAMFA board presidents Sonny Cleere and Frank Rose.
Ahead of the spectacular fireworks display visible from the museum’s rooftop terrace overlooking the Concho River, guests will enjoy an indoor barbecue, ice cream party, and the “Steak of the Arts” cookoff, where local grilling teams vie for the champion title and bragging rights.
- Interested community members can register a team in advance.
- The event will take place from 7-10 p.m. at 1 Love St.
- Seating is limited, and advance reservations are encouraged.
To reserve tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/samfajuly3 To register a Steak of the Arts grill team, visit: https://bit.ly/samfagrill
‘Global Treasures’ Opens July 11
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts invites the public to the opening of “Discovering Global Treasures in Concho Valley Collections,” an exhibition featuring a variety of artworks sourced from local private collections.
Highlights include Spanish surrealism, Japanese printmaking, European decorative arts, and pieces by Texas masters.
The exhibition opening reception will be in SAMFA’s Grand Hall on Saturday, July 11, from 5:30 to 8 PM, with a panel discussion at 6:30 PM.
You can buy tickets for the reception online at https://bit.ly/cvcollects.
For more information, visit SAMFA.org or call 325-653-3333.


