Current Exhibit

A solo exhibition of local artist Hailey Gearo’s work is on view September 11, 2023 – January 2, 2024 in Round Rock City Council Chambers Gallery.
Artist Hailey Gearo earned a Fine Arts degree from Truman State University, where she focused on painting. Relocating from Ohio to the Round Rock area, she now works as a full-time artist. Her art focuses on multimedia abstract expressionism, in a truly expressive way – as a lively showcase of with color, form and texture that is practically in motion.
In an interview with CanvasRebel, she shared, “I have always known I wanted to be a creator. I like to think I’m built for it…. Inspired by all of the cartoons I watched growing up, my style evolved into a bright, colourful, patterned dreamscape. The colourful chaos not only brought a smile to my face but to those who saw them too. The joy and nostalgia created has become my signature style.”
Beyond showing her vibrant artwork in group and solo gallery exhibitions, Hailey also shares her work through public art projects that have included murals and art benches, live painting events, and by teaching art classes in Austin (and virtually). She also hosts what she calls “intuitive paint parties” to help others create together.
Art shown in this exhibit is available for purchase by connecting with the artist directly. She is also available for commissioned works. Full contact information appears below.
Artist’s Statement
Hailey Gearo is a 29-year-old multi medium abstract expressionist artist from Omaha Nebraska who is obsessed with colour, texture, and movement. Hailey’s art is ever-evolving. She has shifted from depicting the female form and other natural elements as is, to abstracting and simplifying the form into movement that emulates the curves of a woman, and plant life in nature. Through the chaos of her energetic creations she looks to create moments where the viewer can be divinely still. Since moving to Texas in 2021, Hailey has exhibited her work in showcases at Dear Diary Coffeehouse, Black Art Weekend, San Martian Gallery, Pflugerville Public Library, The Eye Of The Beholder, and Almost Real Things. Currently, Hailey is focused on creating moments that elicit a feeling of nostalgia through the use of colour, shape, movement, texture, and the occasional use of glitter.
Connect with the Artist/Purchase Artwork
All art in this exhibit is available for purchase by contacting the artist Hailey Gearo directly.
Hailey Gearo
she/her
Divine Disasters
haileygearo@gmail.com
Instagram: @hailey_gearo
Tik Tok: @haileygearo
Exhibit Preview
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.
The City Council Chamber Gallery has featured the following artists:
- Rae Andrews
- Maria C Appelzoller
- Charlotte Barbini
- Judi Beauford
- Vicki Brevell
- Brad Boyett
- Nan Brown
- Jeri Campbell
- Judy Copeland
- Anita de la Cruz
- Michelle Dickens
- Marsha Eaves
- Dan Edmonds
- Thomas J. Eminson
- Char Eppright
- Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell
- Tim Lowke
- Nhasala Mandahar
- Jean Mason
- Sonia Mathis
- Kathleen McElwaine
- Ruben Miranda
- Bob Monroe
- Lily Ramphal Naley
- Steven Ng
- Patrick O’Brien
- Wes Odell
- Jan Frazier
- Janet Fulk
- Betty Gerald
- Amie Gonser
- Charlie Gunn
- Ann Harpel
- Jean Hestand
- Henry Huey
- Simone Houlihan
- Darrell Hutchinson
- Amy Jasek
- Jeff Jones
- Beryl Kerwick
- Kristin Sue Kim
- Angelica Lopez
- Janet Oh
- Violet Nicklen
- Carlie Pearson
- Jennifer Polnaszek
- Tiffany Rankin
- Heather Michel Riddle
- Ricardo Robles
- Marcia Schorer
- Katherine L. Snyder
- RRISD Students
- Nelda Sheets
- Marinda Stewart
- Tracie Storie
- Nick Sziklai
- Alexis Templeton
- Joy Tringo
- Erin Vander Leest
- NJ Weaver
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.