Our Story

Spicewood Arts was conceived in March 2000 at a dinner party where three friends discussed how wonderful it would be to have art events in Spicewood. Cindy Jackson, Dianne Frost-Silver, and Madeleine Manigold loved and patronized the performing, visual, and literary arts. It was then and there that they decided to bring the Arts to Spicewood!

The organization was formed with a mission to provide Spicewood the opportunity for people of all ages to experience, enjoy and support the visual, performing, and literary arts. The historic first performance by the Austin Chamber Music Center was held in May 2000 at Spicewood Vineyards. While our overall mission has not changed, our offerings have greatly expanded.

Today, Spicewood Arts…

Hosts six Spicewood Live concerts representing different genres each season at Spicewood Vineyards’ 250-seat event center.
Supports Local Artists by featuring a new artist every month on our website, with a link to learn more.
Spicewood Arts Festival, juried outdoor art show
Provides Community Outreach including school performances and educational programs at Spicewood and West Cypress Hills Elementary. Previous events included student art shows, performances by local artists, books for libraries, and bus trips to visual art venues in Austin.
Awards Scholarships to high school seniors at Lake Travis High School and Marble Falls High School who are pursuing higher education in the arts. Monies raised at our annual Spicewood Arts Gala fund our scholarship recipients, who can apply for scholarships throughout their four years of college.

We hope that you will become part of our story!

Our Board

Karen Noecker, President
Lynn Hastings, Secretary/Treasurer Support
Rey Ximenes, Performing Arts
Jody Karr, VP, Giving – Fundraiser & Membership

Open Board Positions

Treasurer
Visual & Literary Arts – Art & Music Festival
Public Relations
Community Outreach – includes scholarship & school program management
Marketing & Sales

Key Volunteers

Earl Chancellor, Performer refreshments & hospitality
Jessica Manson, Press Releases
Lea Luchsinger, Performance Check-in Desk
Jenny Mullinax, Performance Check-in Desk
Ann Mason, Scholarship Grader
Toby Kurtz, Scholarship Grader
Johanna & Hayden Winkler, whenever we need them, they are always there to help

In addition to Board positions, we have key volunteer positions available:
Texas Commission of the Arts Grant Submission & Performance Selection Committee
Spicewood Arts Festival Leads
Social Media Support

Key Outsourced Vendors/Contractors

Dan Garcia, Photographer
Donald Phelan, Accountant
Sarah Woodruff, Constant Contact Marketing Services
Samantha De La Garza, 2025 Summer Intern
Matthew Upton, QUIK Websites + Hosting