Seadrift “The City of Murals”
Artists have always been attracted to the quaint town for years, in fact, Seadrift has been nicknamed "The City of Murals." Local businesses and government offices are home to many of the murals painted by local and guest artists.
Seven exist today, but in past years Seadrift has canvassed as many as fourteen. The mural, Jim's Net Shop was once painted on the north side of Childress Insurance Agency located in downtown on Main Street. While Childress Insurance Agency is no longer there, the mural still exists today. Scenes of fishing, hunting, canoe races, children playing and many day to day activities are the focal point of the murals.
Jim's Net Shop by Betty Moone
Summer fantasy, Ladies Only Fish House and Brown Pelicans exists today on the restroom at the East End of Bayfront Park on Bay Avenue.
Summer Fantasy by Betty Moone
The Water Safari mural showcases The Texas Water Safari, a long, tough nonstop, marathon canoe racing adventure. The race traverses 260 miles of challenging rivers and bays ending at the flagpole in Seadrift. In 1963 was the first race of the Texas Water Safari. Participants are mentally and physically ranked among the best. The mural illustrates Robert Chatham and his partner, an elite group of finishers who strive to earn the coveted Texas Water Safari patch. It is located next to Dick's Food Store on Hwy 185.
Water Safari by Betty Moone
Local artists welcomed Troan Tran of Palacios to Seadrift. One of four murals he painted, Palms at the Bayfront, located on the north side of where Cunningham's Bait Stand was at the end of Main Street at the Harbor.
A mural by guest artist, Troan Tran
| Over the years many artists have contributed adorning Seadrift with murals: |
- Sandy Braun
- Barbara Campbell
- J.R. Helms
- Kathleen Lambright
- Martha Lance
- Betty Moone
- Carolyn Millspaw
- Troan Tran
- Gerladine Wilson
- Dennis Wilson
- Kathy Yarbrough
Another of Betty Moone's murals, Sander's Bait House was painted at the north side of where Bud's Fish House was, the corner of Main Street and Bay Avenue.
Sander's Bait House by Betty Moone
The Jailbreak! mural features four scenes, still there today you may find it at the historic jail. Located one block east of Main, Corner of Houston and Rose Street.
Jailbreak by Carolyn Millspaw and Kathleen Lambright
School pride! The Seadrift School also features a mural which illustrates a pirate sitting on the bayfront perhaps planning his next voyage?
This mural is located on the south side of the Justice of the Peace's office.
"An amazing artist to watch," commented Margaret Chatham. "He just grabbed a roller at morning and by afternoon this entire mural was done."
Seadrift Resources by Troan Tran
- Pappys Murals
Pappys Second Mural
A popular pastime in Seadrift, painting murals.
Mike Boedeker
September 6th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I’m wanting to move to the coast and had originally thought Rockport. However I like the quaintness and less populated area that I’m seeing in Seadrift. Hope to come spend a few days down there soon. Looks GREAT !!!
jax_deity
September 6th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Hey Mike,
Glad to hear you’re thinking about our community. There are many new happenings going on around here, and we would love for you to come be a part of them. We are having a Halloween Bash on October 31st which include a costume contest and parade for the kids with a haunted house at the end. The First Annual Halloween Adult Softball Tournament will also be held in conjunction with the other festivities. If you have any questions on anything please don’t hesitate to ask. We can get you the info you need. We will be having our next Chamber of Commerce meeting Sept. 24th at the First National Bank of Port Lavaca, Seadrift Branch located in the middle of Seadrift right off Hwy 185 at 6:00pm, if you are around please come join us! Thanks for your Comments.
Jackson Gordon
Helon Loep
September 21st, 2009 at 11:04 am
Mike,
Seadrift is a great little community. Joe & I moved here about 5 years ago…and have never regretted it, not once.
This town has heart. Come on down. We would love for you to become a “seadrifter”.
Terri
September 29th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Hello Helen,
I’m so glad to see that you got involved with Seadrift – It really needs people like you and your husband. You are a great asset to the community.
Best,
Terri
Susanna Whiddon
October 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I’ve enjoyed the website, and though I live in San Antonio, I have an especially sentimental spot in my heart for Seadrift.
My dad was born there in 1914, and I wonder where can I get
pictures of what may have been around then? He, and everyone from his family are gone. Would mean so mch to me.
Susanna Whiddon
October 7th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
correction: he was born in July, 1916.
jax_deity
October 7th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Thanks for the feedback Susanna! It’s funny you should mention that. We are currently working on getting that info together. We will be “Discovering Seadrift” in a series of articles by Jasmine Gordon in the Dolphin Talk Newspaper you can email Joyce dolphin1@tisd.net to get subscription info. Also we will be posting some photos on the website in the near future. You are looking for pictures of the community during that time period? Let me see if we have something we can send you for now. Email me at jax@deitydesign.net and I’ll see what I can do.
Thanks for your comments!
Jax
jas_deity
October 9th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Susanna, I am glad you have enjoyed visiting our website, please check back frequently as we are adding current information all of the time! I also suggest you sign up for our Chamber E-NEWS which will inform you about what’s going on in Seadrift! The sign-up box is on the upper right-hand side of this page.
As Jackson mentioned there will be photos posted from that time on-line soon plus I will feature articles in The Dolphin Talk about the time. You can email me at jas@deitydesign.net for more info.
Thanks again and I am glad Seadrift is so special to you.
- Jasmine
Jane Rodriguez
June 6th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
We have visited your website and are planning to visit for the shrimpfest. We have read so much good about Seadrift and can hardly wait to get there. We have been waiting for this visit for 3 months and will arrive there on Thursday. Sounds like alot of FUN!!!………………Jane
jax_deity
June 6th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Thanks for the comments Jane! It’s going to be a blast! Come ready to have a great time.
Thanks,
Jax