80 THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • March/April 2018 TheCoastalBend.com Port Aransas Art Center is a home of education and fun The new home of the Port Aransas Art Center opened just last spring, and has become a bastion of activity in its new facility. With its beautiful, new, multi- section gallery, the Art Center’s collection has expanded, giving more local art- ists space to display their talent. Compared to their prior facility, the Art Center today offers more classes and workshops, in more disciplines, than ever before. Some of the region’s most accomplished artists and educators share their talent and skill at the Art Center, which is also home to many of Port A’s favorite events, like the monthly First Friday reception and the Songwriters Showcase. 101 N. Alister St. • (361) 749-7334 • PortAransasArtCenter.org Port A Wooden Boat Festival April 6-8 The Port Aransas Wooden Boat Festival, sponsored by Farley Boat Works and benefitting the Port Aransas Museum, takes place the first weekend of April at Roberts Point Park, at the Port Aransas Ma- rina. Dozens of beautiful, classic wooden boats will be on display, and the art and skill of wooden boat building will be celebrated and taught. Activities include family boat building, seminars and workshops, a rowing event, on-water demonstrations, kids area, music and great food. Build- ers are encouraged to register their boats early for judging. Farley Boat Works is the pioneer of its specialty, a mainstay of Port Aransas for generations. PortAransasWoodenBoatFestival.org