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The natural world is where Round Rock-based artist Maria Appelzoller finds her creative inspiration. She renders birds, plants, and other natural elements employing mixed media and alcohol ink as her mediums of choice.
As an artist, I believe we are the creators. The world is ours to paint as we see and interpret it. In the arts there are no mistakes, only opportunities. These opportunities create new channels for artists to discover their personal view of the world. Art should always be fun! The most fun is being able to share my works with others. If I can bring a smile to someone’s face with my art, or bring back memories long forgotten, I’ve done my job! My highest hope is that you enjoy my work.
up outside the city of El Paso, TX, on the family farm. She attended La Union (NM) Elementary School and graduated from Gadsden High School in Anthony, NM. Maria has a Bachelors in Business Administration with Management Option, Masters in Public Administration, Masters in Gerontology, and PhD in Women’s Studies. She has volunteered as a hospice patient/resident companion in private homes/nursing centers. Maria has worked with Alzheimer’s patients by providing real-life interaction opportunities on a spiritual, social, mental, and emotional level, as well as inmprovement of physical skills. Most recently, Maria started volunteering at All Things Wild Animal Rehabilation in Georgetown, TX.
Maria started drawing/painting from a very young age. She used to do pencil drawings of ads she saw as a child in the El Paso Times/Herald Post and in various magazines. She was President of the Art Club during her high school years. Life’s many roads took priority over her painting, but Maria started painting again about 25 years ago. Most recently Maria took on painting birds, and is now an avid bird watcher learning as much as she can about her subject matters. Her works come from the heart, and are created with love. Maria resides in Round Rock, TX.
Maia is an avid exerciser – she enjoys the outdoors. She loves cycling, hiking, kayaking, running/walking, and working out with weights. Maria is a retired Federal Service Employee. She is a Multi-Award Winning Artist who has shown in several states/venues. E-Mail mappelzoll@aolcom Text Message 915-276-7967
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
- Samantha Melvin
- Dorothy Mouser
- Linda Murray
- Patrick O’Brian
- 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
