On View Now
We are pleased to present an exhibit by local artist Katherine Purnell in the Round Rock City Council Chamber Gallery, located in Round Rock City Hall. Exhibits in this space are presented by the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture.Â
Katherine’s works span multiple techniques, including cold wax, oil, watercolor, and typical appear in mixed media form. Her subject matter includes birds, nature, memories, and family, as well as abstract art too.Â
Katherine Purnell
Artist Statement and Bio
Art is my happiest place.
I have studied at The Art Students League of New York, spent years of private lessons with New York City artist McTavish Kaplun. and have taken in-person and online courses with experts in the medium of oil and cold wax.
I paint on wood panel, canvas and paper. The excavation and layering process of cold wax painting allows for fascinating textures and abstract effects. I love collage making and the exploration of art on paper.
Since my move from New Jersey to Texas 15 years ago I have been active with art groups and have exhibited my art locally.
Art has made me happy.
Sharing the Love, Joy, Creativity and Happiness that Art can bring, is my greatest aspiration.
Connect with the artist to purchase her works: purneka@gmail.com
How to Purchase Art From This Exhibit
Connect with the artist directly to purchase her works: purneka@gmail.com
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. These video spotlights feature artists whose works were in past exhibits in the Round Rock City Council Chamber Gallery.
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
- 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
