With the support of the Nolanville Public Art Program, the City of Nolanville has announced a sculpture unveiling for a group of sculptures installed as part of the newly formed Nolanville Public Arts Program (NPAP).

The celebration will be held on May 5 at 2 P.M. at the City’s Wonderpass on Main Street and I-14 Frontage Road. City Officials and the artists will be in attendance to welcome and discuss the new art. 

Four sculptures from two celebrated Texas artists, Joe Barrington, and Peter Mangan, have been added to the City's public art collection and will be featured on all four corners of the Wonderpass. The Wonderpass is the newly transformed dark underpass into an attractive and accessible walking path that has brought an overall vibrancy to the area since its installation in July of 2022. At night, the Wonderpass is illuminated with different color combinations and motions, adding a beautiful and thoughtful entryway into the City and downtown area from I-14.

This public art unveiling is the first exhibit of the newly created NPAP, formed in January of 2023 by the Nolanville Economic Development Corporation. The mission of the NPAP is to add value to Nolanville's cultural, visual, and economic growth through public art. 

It is proven that art enhances the quality of life for all who live near and visit it. It helps to give a community its identity, fosters community pride, and can create a sense of belonging. Nolanville is no exception and has much to gain in these areas by installing these four new art pieces. 

This event is free and open to the public. Parking can be found at the Central Union Church of Christ at 100 Avenue G Nolanville TX 76559.  For additional information on the Nolanville Public Arts Program or their upcoming sculpture unveiling, please contact the City of Nolanville's Outreach Coordinator at (254) 698-6335.

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Keep Texas Beautiful has recognized the City of Nolanville as one of the winners of the 2023 Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement by the Keep Nolanville Beautiful program, with an award amount of $130,000.

In partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, Keep Texas Beautiful has awarded the Governor's Community Achievement Award to Texas communities for over 50 years. The award is one of Texas's most coveted annual environmental and community improvement honors. In addition to this award, The City of Nolanville has also received a Gold Star Affiliate recognition, the highest form of annual recognition by Keep Texas Beautiful.

Keep Nolanville Beautiful is a repeat recipient, having won the same award in 2018 in the amount of $110,000. These funds were used to beautify Main Street by providing landscaping improvements. 

The City established Keep Nolanville Beautiful, an affiliate member of Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful, in 2015 as an environmental advocacy and action committee to preserve and improve the community and enhance the quality of life in the City of Nolanville. Keep Nolanville Beautiful achieves these goals through education and hands-on programs that emphasize personal action in land stewardship, beautification, and recycling.

The City continues to support Keep Nolanville Beautiful by providing resources and developing programs annually, including cleanup events, environmental conservation efforts, sustainable practices, beautification, and educational initiatives. 

This year's achievements could not have been possible without the dedication and support of the Nolanville Economic Development Corporation, the City Council, volunteers, and citizens of Nolanville.

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