About us
History and Purpose
Die Künstler von Fredericksburg (the artists of Fredericksburg), or DK for short, is an all-volunteer member artist group founded in 1993, its name honoring the City's German heritage.
DK seeks to:
- promote appreciation of and public support for the visual arts in Fredericksburg and throughout the Texas Hill Country;
- encourage local artists at every level of experience to continually develop their talents;
- support Gillespie County school art programs;
- provide exhibiting opportunities for local artists.
Interested in joining? New members are always welcome.
Meetings
On June 5th, our presentation will be a critique led by Chuck Mauldin, a DK member and local artist who is a nationally known landscape painter. He will guide members through a constructive critique of one painting. Please bring a painting with you. This process can really benefit everyone who participates!
DK's regular monthly meetings feature informal live demonstrations by noted artists working in a variety of media, genres, and styles.
Members may also select DVDs to borrow from DK's extensive lending library of art education materials.
Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month from September through June at the Gillespie County Historical Society, 312 W. San Antonio Street.
Visitors are always welcome. Come join us from 5-7 pm!
Exhibitions
Throughout the year, DK offers its members a number of exhibition opportunities, including a year-round rotating display of members' original artwork at Fredericksburg Theater Company, a one-day Art Festival in March at Fredericksburg's Marktplatz where individual members may show their work, and the group's major event of the year, the Fine Art Show & Sale held on the second weekend in November.