OJAC exhibition earns statewide honor

The Old Jail Art Center has received statewide recognition for one of its recent exhibitions, earning the 2026 Exhibition Award from the Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art (CASETA).

The award was announced during CASETA’s annual conference in San Antonio and recognizes the institution that organized and presented the most outstanding exhibition on early Texas art during the previous calendar year.

The honor was presented for the Old Jail Art Center’s fall 2025 exhibition, Texas Moderns: DICKSON REEDER, which featured 75 works by the noted Texas artist. The exhibition included 21 pieces from the museum’s permanent collection and 54 works borrowed from individuals and institutions across Texas.

The exhibition was co-curated by OJAC Associate Curator Amy Kelly and guest curator Shannon Steel of Dallas.

“The Old Jail Art Center staff continuously strives to provide quality exhibitions to a broad range of audiences and interests,” Executive Director and Curator Patrick Kelly said. “It’s an honor when we are recognized, at this level, for the creativity and hard work that goes into any program or initiative we provide.”

Founded in 2002, the Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art (CASETA) promotes the preservation, study and appreciation of Texas visual arts and its history. The organization recognizes outstanding exhibitions, publications and individuals each year during its annual symposium.