About Foundation

Hallet Oak Foundation goal is to build on six programs that are part of our mission structure:

One-Stop Learning Center: All free —  guided tours & interactive activities open to the public. Scavenger hunts for all ages, tour of artworks and historical timeline. Heath and Environment projects including STEAM  for Youths and Teens; Pop Up lessons for all ages which include: museum quality films, jewelry-making, crafts and other learning opportunities.

Art Exhibits:  All free – viewings of local and international artworks, including student shows. Join online newsletter list to receive invitations to art openings or check calendar-of-events.

Educational Outreach:  Minimal entry fees – informative workshops on painting, photography, theatre, dance and music.  Sign up for our Art in Architecture Conference, Photography tour workshop, live musical performances,  lunches for all and summer camps for youths.

Artist Studio Program: Affordable space for artists to teach or to create.

Outreach Celebrations:  – Free spring, summer, fall, and winter themed-events.   First Day of Spring Chalk Celebration; Spooktacular Party & Pumpkin Contest; Juneteenth Celebration; and  Christkindlmarkt, Downtown Hallettsville

Civic Engagement: To enhance, revitalize, and beautify our town through art and culture.  Join us in experiencing the Lavaca County Cultural Arts Trail, Beautification Days featuring children projects inside and Adopt-a-Highway clean up projects for adults and seniors. View our public art displays throughout the historic district and main fairways.

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Hallet Oak Foundation Inc. is a Non-Profit 501 (c) 3 Organization     

Mission

Our mission is to provide a vibrant center in downtown Hallettsville for people to explore and enjoy an art, performance, and learning center.  As a non-profit foundation, we’re divided into two parts: the Hallet Oak Gallery and Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization.

Located in the historic Kahn & Stanzel Building, the Hallet Oak Gallery exhibits artworks from more than 20 regional and international artists. The gallery regularly provides meet-and-greets with the artists and offers educational workshops, classes, evening lectures, musical events, and movies pertaining to the arts.

The Friends of Hallettsville Downtown Revitalization organization is dedicated to preserving the history of the town through guided tours, cultural activities, and fund-raising community events.

Vision

To offer the people of Hallettsville and surrounding Lavaca County a lively new home to experience, explore, and enjoy cultural arts. The long-term result of this effort will be to deepen the community’s appreciation for art and culture.


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To support these programs is in our best interest to ensure humanity perpetuates.” – Dr. Betty Edwards

The Hallet Oak Gallery provides services for the local community and surrounding area. We support the continuation and possible expansion of these programs.” – Robert & Doris Zumwalt

Your programs definitely challenge and build students’ confidence and offer different schools the opportunity to make better use of limited resources. ” – Colette T. Burroughs, Art Teacher, SHSC

“Fill your mind with peace, hope, courage, health, and hope.” – Dale Carnegie