On view through January 5, 2025
Enjoy an art exhibit that transports the viewer into nature with Samantha Melvin’s “The Verdant Web,” a solo art exhibit on view through January 5, 2025. Before or after you take in the art inside of the Round Rock City Council Chambers Gallery, proceed outside into Prete Plaza, where Samantha Melvin’s seven-panel, site-specific mural can be enjoyed. More info can be found on our Public Art Murals page.Â
Wishing to buy art? Artwork from the Round Rock City Council Chamber Gallery exhibit can be purchased by connecting directly with the artist.
Artist Statement: Samantha Melvin
The Verdant Web investigates the interrelationship of humans and nature. Through the eloquent languages of painting and printmaking, the works speak visually about the biophilic environments where built structures merge with the organic geographies of nature. Botanical shapes reference varieties of native species from Texas and from travels as a celebration of place, while layered abstractions and patterns dance with one another, forming varied outcomes of light and color, reflecting nature’s ongoing, and ever-adapting resilience. The interactions map the relationship between order and chaos in the complex system in which we live.Â
Connect with the artist/make a purchase:
Website: http://www.samanthamelvin.com
IG:Â @samanthamelvinart
Inquiries about specific work are welcomed via email directly to the artist.Â
Artist Spotlights
Learn more about how local artists create their works, what they use for inspiration, and how their careers in the arts or separate of the arts brought them to where they are today.Â
The City Council Chamber Gallery has featured the following artists:
- Rae Andrews
- Maria CÂ AppelzollerÂ
- Charlotte BarbiniÂ
- Judi Beauford
- Vicki BrevellÂ
- Brad BoyettÂ
- Nan Brown
- Jeri Campbell
- Judy CopelandÂ
- Anita de la CruzÂ
- Michelle Dickens
- Marsha EavesÂ
- Dan EdmondsÂ
- Thomas J. Eminson
- Char Eppright
- Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell
- Hailey Gearo
- Go There Do That
- Tim Lowke
- Nhasala Mandahar
- Jean Mason
- Sonia Mathis
- Kathleen McElwaine
- Ruben Miranda
- Bob MonroeÂ
- Lily Ramphal Naley
- Steven Ng
- Patrick O’BrienÂ
- Wes OdellÂ
- Jan Frazier
- Janet FulkÂ
- Betty Gerald
- Amie Gonser
- Charlie GunnÂ
- Ann Harpel
- Jean HestandÂ
- Henry HueyÂ
- Simone Houlihan
- Darrell HutchinsonÂ
- Amy JasekÂ
- Jeff JonesÂ
- Beryl Kerwick
- Kristin Sue KimÂ
- Angelica LopezÂ
- Dorothy Mouser
- Janet OhÂ
- Violet Nicklen
- Carlie PearsonÂ
- Jennifer PolnaszekÂ
- Tiffany RankinÂ
- Heather Michel Riddle
- Ricardo RoblesÂ
- Marcia Schorer
- Katherine L. SnyderÂ
- RRISD StudentsÂ
- Nelda SheetsÂ
- Marinda StewartÂ
- Tracie StorieÂ
- Nick Sziklai
- Alexis TempletonÂ
- Joy TringoÂ
- Erin Vander LeestÂ
- NJ Weaver Â
About Round Rock City Council Chamber Gallery
The Round Rock City Council Chamber Gallery is a municipal art gallery in the heart of Downtown Round Rock, and it is managed by the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture. The gallery is located in the Round Rock City Council Chambers at City Hall, 221 East Main Street. It is free and open to the public for access during regular business hours. The gallery walls serve as a focus on highlighting local and regional talent including individual artists, student art, curators and artisans.  Â
Round Rock’s vision is to add to the quality of life, strengthening our community, inspiring more investment, and creating a greater sense of place.Â
The mission of the arts and culture is to enrich the quality of life, support and foster the enjoyment, understanding, and development of the arts through diverse and engaging experiences. They contribute to the economy and tourism in the community.  The arts and culture also provide resources, education, and artistic initiatives to support and serve individual artists and arts organizations in our community.Â
The art exhibit in the Council Chambers is changed quarterly. If interested in being in the City Council Chamber gallery or more information on the current exhibit, you can send your information to artsandculture@roundrocktexas.gov.Â
