Sharing the Art Spirit...Since 1971
The Best Little Old Art Center In West Texas
A unique compound of artist's studios, StarKeeper and Gecko galleries,
Silo House Restaurant, Inn at the Art Center B & B.
Also monthly 1st Saturdays, annual ceramic week, annual blacksmith event,
a huge Thanksgiving Open House event and more!
The Old Chicken Farm Art Center, founded in 1971 by Roger Allen, Richard Ramirez, and Bill Rich, was originally a place for artists to live and work. Sharing the wonderful world of art has always been the main objective. Through the years, with help from a lot of friends, the Art Center has grown into a premier West Texas and San Angelo attraction. This unique compound has two galleries, 15 artists studios, a wonderful Bed and Breakfast, and the Silo House Restaurant, which we believe is San Angelo's finest. Also, the Art Center serves as home for Roger and Pam, and for Jerry and Susan.
Throughout the year we host 1st Saturday each month with a featured artist, great acoustic music with the Chicken Pickers, blacksmiths, free clay for kids (all ages), and demonstrations. Three major events include San Angelo ceramic event in April, the Blacksmith Fellowship in May, and a huge 3 day Thanksgiving Open House in November.
Look around our web site or better still
come share our Art Spirit!
allenclay.infohas Roger Allen pottery, the StarKeeper story, other series of pottery, prices, ordering, and information about process and workshops and more.
innattheartcenter.comhas information on B/B reservations, room rates, Silo House Restaurant and current menu, and you can see the wonderful world Jerry and Susan Warnell have created.
Navigate this site with orange side buttons or click on the colored heading of each item
Roger Allen - founder of the art center - On his page you'll find a sampling of his pottery work and Art Center beginnings. Pam Bladine - Hanna Somatic Educator and massage therapist - On her page you'll learn more about her practice, the healing arts and how to make an appointment. Inn at the Art Center - information about Jerry and Susan Warnell, the bed & breakfast, Silo House restaurant, Gecko Gallery, and studios. Artists - 15 studios with diverse media: clay, metal, stone, paint, imaging, photography, mosaic, and more. etc. Click here to visit with the resident chicken farmers (artists), view samples of work and links to their web sites or contact information. Events - information about 1st Saturday each month as well as our 3 major events each year. Also the place to get a monthly newsletter about our events, other San Angelo art event. Ceramic week - Such a great event it gets a page of its own. Schedule (date, time, cost) of upcoming April 2006 event is posted. Also, reviews and pictures of past events. Blacksmith Fellowship - For over 20 years this annual event has had the anvils ringing. This year, 2006, we are starting a combined event called Blacksmiths and Blues. Music lovers take note. Hot iron workers should click here. Contact/Map - a map and directions to the Art Center and other places of interest in San Angelo. Links - San Angelo cultural sites, a big bunch of favorite artists (especially clay) and galleries we are in.
The StarKeeper gallery, a large yard, a studio building housing 7 artists, and a working area of forges and raku kilns invite you in. This is just the beginning of 3 acres and 8 buildings. Out back is the Inn at the Art Center with the Silo House Restaurant, Gecko Gallery, B/B, and several more artist's studios.
Below are several pictures of the grounds and a few of the early beginnings.
Seems we were too busy to take many pictures early on.
This web site is built and maintained by Roger Allen. All content is copyright protected. Last up dated March 9, 2009.
Please direct any inquiries to: roger@chickenfarmartcenter.com
OPEN 9 to 5
TUE tru SAT
Closed
Sunday & Monday
First Saturday each month is a special treat
with:
Featured artists
Free clay for kids
Music
Blacksmiths
Artist demonstrations
Studios open
COME VISIT !!
