The Art Guild of Rural Texas was established in August 2003 to augment art programs in the local rural schools and to provide programs for adults in the community.

The Art Guild board and its members are committed to bringing a high quality of visual and performing arts programs to their rural areas by supporting programs such as "Art after School" and "Fine Art Assembly Program" for students and the general public. The Annual Art Walk is another program setup for the general public allowing participating artists to compete for various awards.

In addition to the annual Art Walk, the Guild hosts art classes, the Rolling Hills Artists' Studio Tour, and a number of "house concerts" for the benefit of the regional community.

Through the most generous pledge of $100,000 from the Sanford & Mannie Schmid Charitable Trust, the Art Guild purchased a historic building on the town square in June 2005. The Art Guild offices are housed there, as well as classroom and gallery facilities. A capital campaign to further renovate this building is underway.

For information about membership and volunteer opportunities, contact
The Art Guild of Rural Texas, P.O. Box 33, 114 N. Live Oak,
Fayetteville, Texas 78940. Phone: 979-378-2113. Email: artguild@cvtv.net.