Janese Maricelli

From sandcastle sculpting on the beach to eco-art and pottery in local studios, Galveston’s diverse art classes invite visitors and locals alike to explore their creativity in a coastal setting. Galveston is so much more than surf, sand, and seagulls—this island is bursting with ways to flex your artistic side. Whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned maker, there’s a class with your name on it. Sandy Feet Sandcastle Services: Galveston offers sandcastle lessons, team building exercises,...

Galveston's musicians get together and discuss the local music scene.

Born and raised on Galveston Island, Joshua Duke’s creative path began early with piano lessons from his mother. Though grueling at the time, that classical foundation helped when he later took up drums—thanks to his father’s church band dreams and his older brother splitting the cost of his first kit. Playing along to his brother’s original songs, Josh fell in love with collaboration and songwriting. Eventually, he circled back to piano, this time writing his own material, finally...