Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) announced the Guy Clark Festival, a new brand and experience incorporating art, film and music celebrating the Grammy Award-winning American songwriter and folk singer who spent his teen years living in Rockport.  

With multiple events scheduled October 15 –November 14 to benefit RCA and its new facility under construction, the unique festival is a tribute to Clark, who would have celebrated his 80th birthday on November 6 of this year.

“This is something we’ve wanted to do for some time,” said Luis Purón, RCA executive director. “Guy Clark is a beloved son of Rockport and an iconic figure who contributed so much to the world through his lyrics, poetry, and music. He was a true artist and one deserving celebration.” 

The festival will kick off on October 15 with the Rockport Kind of Guy exhibition at RCA showcasing new, original paintings by Steve Russell, Rockport artist and personal friend of Clark, interpreting 16 of Clark’s songs. Running through November 14, the exhibition is free and open to the public.

Important Guy Clark Festival Dates

Sept. 28            Tickets go on sale An Evening with Verlon Thompson and Shawn Camp
Oct. 1               Tickets go on sale for Without Getting Killed or Caught Film Screening
Oct. 15             Exhibit Opens — Rockport Kind of Guy, new work by Steve Russell
Oct. 21             Rockport Kind of Guy Book/CD Release and Signing with Steve Russell
Nov. 7-8           An Evening with Verlon Thompson and Shawn Camp – A Musical Performance
Nov. 12             Film Screening — Without Getting Killed or Caught, directed by Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield
Nov. 13             Film Panel Discussion — Without Getting Killed or Caught, with Tamara Saviano and others 

For more information visit the Guy Clark Festival website.