On View Now
On view now into January 2027: People. History. Culture. Students. These are some of the motifs that are strewn throughout Ramiro OrdoƱez’s works of art. As a teacher, you can see how proud he is of his students — five of them are featured in a series of portraits that can be viewed at the lobby of Round Rock City Hall! Look for the details, and you’ll see how some works are on repurposed boards and other found materials, while other artworks are contained in frames that are works of art themselves.Ā
How to visit this exhibit:Ā The exhibit of Ramiro OrdoƱez’s works can be enjoyed weekdays during business hours in Round Rock City Council Chambers, with additional pieces that greet you at the front entrance to City Hall (Sheppard Street side). Please come to Round Rock City Hall and the receptionist will direct you to the exhibit space.Ā
Follow the artist online, by clicking here.Ā
All works are available for purchase. Please email us at arts@roundrocktexas.gov to make arrangements for your purchase of local art.Ā
As the youngest member of a typical Hispanic household, you could always find me drawing and learning about art. I always felt that art was my calling. I just didnāt think that would lead me to become a teacher. Teaching art to children has allowed me to rediscover my inner child. I seem to be learning as much as Iām teaching. I suppose that I am, and always will be a student of art. As a working artist, I too am the art, and with each creation I expose a little bit of myself to the observer. It is my hope that my work engages the viewer and that my use of the materials and the artistic process results in an experience that is challenging, rewarding and entertaining.
Mis Influencias mĆ”s importantes siempre han sido mis experiencias, lo que veo y lo que siento.La mayorĆa de mis temas son las personas, todo y todos los que veo son una pintura potencial. Utilizo materiales tradicionales,desde pintura acrĆlica en tablón hasta acuarelas en papel. Mis trabajos son una mezcla de la gente comĆŗn con escenas tradicionales y culturales, en una forma creativa y expresiva. Bigornia artĆstica- Como el hijo menor de una familia tradicional, yo siempre pasaba mi tiempo dibujando y aprendiendo sobre el arte. Siempre sentĆ que el arte era mi vocación. Nunca pensĆ© que me llevarĆa a ser maestro. EnseƱar arte a mis alumnos, me ha llevado a redescubrir mi juventud interna. En veces parece que yo aprendo mĆ”s de lo que enseƱo, supongo que soy y siempre serĆ© un alumno del arte. Yo siento que yo tambiĆ©n soy parte de mis obras, y con cada creación expongo parte de mi al pĆŗblico. Espero que quien vea mi trabajo, mis usos de materias y de imĆ”genes, reciben un experiencia involucrante, gratificante, y entretenida
My influences are first and foremost everything I see feel and experience, my subject matter is āPeopleā everyone I see is a potential painting. I use traditional materials; from acrylic paint on cradle board to watercolors on paper. My work mixes everyday people with Traditional and Cultural patterns, clothing and scenes in a creative fun and expressive manor.
Recent 2026 Exhibitions
On view through September 18, 2026:Ā Explore the captivating work of award-winning photographer Ali Khataw in an exhibition reflecting on the connection between the natural world and human experience. Through striking black-and-white images that reveal contour, texture, and sensationāalongside vibrant portraiture rich with color and expressionāKhataw examines themes of identity, resilience, and the beauty shared between people and nature.
The exhibit, āEchoes of Nature and Humanity,ā on view in the Round Rock City Council Chamber Gallery can be enjoyed weekdays during business hours. Please come to Round Rock City Hall and the receptionist will direct you to the exhibit space.Ā
Learn more about the image depicted above, āStilt Fisherman of Sri Lanka,ā in the artistās words, by heading to his website:Ā click here.Ā
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.Ā
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.
Recent Exhibits
The City Council Chamber Gallery has featured the following artists:
- Rae Andrews
- Maria CĀ AppelzollerĀ
- Charlotte BarbiniĀ
- Judi Beauford
- Vicki BrevellĀ
- Brad BoyettĀ
- Nan Brown
- Jeri Campbell
- Judy CopelandĀ
- Anita de la CruzĀ
- Michelle Dickens
- Marsha EavesĀ
- Dan EdmondsĀ
- 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 MonroeĀ
- Lily Ramphal Naley
- Steven Ng
- Patrick OāBrienĀ
- Wes OdellĀ
- Jan Frazier
- Janet FulkĀ
- Betty Gerald
- Amie Gonser
- Charlie GunnĀ
- Ann Harpel
- Jean HestandĀ
- Henry HueyĀ
- Simone Houlihan
- Darrell HutchinsonĀ
- Amy JasekĀ
- Jeff JonesĀ
- Beryl Kerwick
- Kristin Sue KimĀ
- Angelica LopezĀ
- Samantha Melvin
- Dorothy Mouser
- Linda Murray
- Patrick O’Brian
- Janet OhĀ
- Violet Nicklen
- Carlie PearsonĀ
- Jennifer PolnaszekĀ
- Katherine Purnell
- Tiffany RankinĀ
- Heather Michel Riddle
- Ricardo RoblesĀ
- Marcia Schorer
- Katherine L. SnyderĀ
- RRISD StudentsĀ
- Nelda SheetsĀ
- Marinda StewartĀ
- Nick Sziklai
- Alexis TempletonĀ
- JoyĀ TringoĀ
- Erin Vander LeestĀ
- NJ WeaverĀ Ā
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 inĀ the Round Rock City Council ChambersĀ at City Hall,Ā 221 East Main Street.Ā It is free and open to the public for accessĀ during regular business hours. The gallery walls serve as a focusĀ onĀ highlightingĀ localĀ and regionalĀ talentĀ including individual artists,Ā student art,Ā curatorsĀ and artisans.Ā Ā Ā
Round RockāsĀ vision is toĀ add to theĀ quality of life, strengthening our community, inspiring more investment, and creating a greater sense of place.Ā
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.Ā

The artĀ exhibitĀ in the Council ChambersĀ is changed quarterly.Ā If interested in being in the City Council Chamber galleryĀ or more information on the current exhibit, you can send your information toĀ artsandculture@roundrocktexas.gov.Ā











