The mission of the Lost Pines Art Center is to celebrate and promote artists and all forms of art through inclusive, multicultural programs and diverse opportunities.

Our vision is to enrich lives and inspire creativity by fostering the creation and appreciation of the arts through vibrant and dynamic programming. We are dedicated to serving as a catalyst for inspiration, education, and support, enhancing our community through the transformative power of the arts. By striving to establish the Lost Pines Art Center as a premier art destination, we aim to create a space where creativity flourishes and connections are made.

In 1998, seven local artists came together to establish the Bastrop Fine Arts Guild with the goal of supporting one another, promoting local artists in the Bastrop area, and fostering cultural appreciation for fine art. In 2006, the Guild achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and opened a 1,600-square-foot gallery and teaching space on Main Street in downtown Bastrop.

As interest in gallery space, programs, events, cultural activities, and artist services continued to grow, the Bastrop Fine Arts Guild partnered with the City of Bastrop and the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation to develop a comprehensive arts center. In 2010, the Guild identified the ideal location on Chestnut Street in downtown Bastrop—a historic 100-year-old Powell Cotton Seed Mill and silos that had fallen into disrepair. Renovations for the art center began in January 2016, culminating in a Grand Opening celebration in December 2016.

At the time of the Lost Pines Art Center’s completion, the Bastrop Fine Arts Guild also rebranded itself as the Lost Pines Art League to reflect its evolving mission and identity.

The Lost Pines Art Center is a comprehensive regional arts center including four silos that were recently renovated and will be converted into working studios, a large green space for festivals, and an amphitheater.

• Patricia Rendulic, Programs Director, patricia@lostpinesartcenter.org
• Chloe Brevelle, Administrator, chloe@lostpinesartcenter.org
• Megan Stuart, Programs and Events Assistant, megan@lostpinesartcenter.org.

As an arts organization, we want to ensure that our leadership is made up of predominantly artists.  To maintain our insight into the business side of art, our Bylaws require some of our Board Members to have a business background.

Joe Beal, Business – President

Mark Rose, Business– Vice President

David Weaver, Artist – Treasurer

Barbara Bogart, Business – Secretary

Kay Kemp, Artist

Laszlo Perlaky, Artist

Louise Placek, Artist

Lisa Moguel, Business

Admission to the Lost Pines Art Center is FREE for all ages!!! As a non profit organization, donations are always welcome.

Wednesday-Friday, 9am-4pm and Saturday 11am-5pm

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday closed

Physical Address:
1204 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX 78602