Visit the City Arts Center in Downtown Round Rock
It’s official: The City Arts Center has opened in the Griffith Building at 216 East Main Street in Downtown Round Rock!
We are so excited to welcome you to the City Arts Center, a new creative space in Downtown Round Rock in the Griffith Building. With two-story-high cathedral ceilings, a gorgeous view of the paseo … and most importantly, walls and walls of ART!
Soft Launch Hours:
January 14, 2026-January 16, 2026: 10am-5pm
Regular Hours:
We begin our regular hours January 20, 2026: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays until 8pm.
Location: The City Arts Center is located in the Griffith Building at 216 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664.
A Welcoming Space to Experience Local Art
The City Arts Center offers a friendly, relaxed environment to enjoy inspiring local creativity. It’s the perfect spot to recharge and immerse yourself in art during your visit to Round Rock.
About Us
Managed by the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture department, the Center supports and showcases the vibrant artistic community here.
Plan your visit today and experience the creative heart of Round Rock!
Stay tuned to our social media for announcements about opportunities for artists (FB and IG).
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On View January 14-April 3, 2026: Chapters | Linda Murray
On view now: We are pleased to present “Chapters,” an exhibit by artist Linda Murray. Within this exhibition, the artist presents multiple series from her collection of works. Some about the passage of time, technology, nature, and beyond. Look for motherboards and QR codes intertwined with natural elements and other series of works that interrelate. All works are available for purchase in the City Arts Center.
The exhibit title of “Chapters” has layers of meaning that extend beyond the exhibit itself: It’s our newest chapter in our new arts facility, and we are housed in the Griffith Building formerly home to the Round Rock Public Library.
Murray grew up in the small West Texas town of Rotan. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. She was a long-time member of The Artists League of Texas, which became The Center for Contemporary Arts when she lived in Abilene and then Buffalo Gap. She now resides in Round Rock.
A new year and a new creative space. The City Arts Center will open its new doors on January 14, 2026 in the newly renovated Griffith Building.
The location has played a variety of roles in downtown, including a fire house, auto shop, City Hall, and the library! This revitalized building will be host to the City Arts Center, the Round Rock Visitors Center, and the Round Rock Chamber.
Outside the doors of our City Arts Center, you will find the Paseo. This walkable corridor connects Main Street to Liberty Ave, allowing you to easily visit Main Street businesses, Prete Plaza, and City of Round Rock facilities like the City Arts Center!
Click here to read more about the Griffith Building renovation project.
