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FOR VISITORS
About The Benini
Foundation Galleries and Sculpture Ranch
Map and Directions
Additional Websites
About:
The Benini
Foundation Galleries and Sculpture Ranch
is located in the Texas Hill Country, six miles west of Johnson City, about
an hour’s drive from Austin and from San Antonio. The project is open for
visitations from ten to six daily. We do live and work on the ranch.
Originally established in Central Florida in 1978 as Benini’s studio, this
fine arts project has evolved into a facility that includes a 14,000 sq.ft.
Studios Building with a fine arts library, exhibit galleries featuring 40
years of Benini’s paintings, and guest Italian artists, as well as the
Sculpture Ranch on the surrounding 140 acres.
The term Sculpture Ranch was chosen
to reflect the strong environment of the Texas Hill Country. The area was
settled by Germans in 1847 with the help of a treaty with the Comanches in
the region. The Texas Hill Country is a preferred destination of Texans and
out-of-state tourists, known for charming villages, wildflowers, longhorns
and mountain vistas. Proximity to Austin and San Antonio allows easy
accessibility to two international airports and major highways.
The Mediterranean-like setting
provides a showcase for contemporary talent as national and international
artists are placing large-scale, contemporary sculpture on the grounds. Many
of the sculptures are for sale. In the event of a preference for
commissioned works, collectors can also work directly with the artists.
The sculptures are accessible by roadways, or by walk paths. Plenty of
parking is available at the Studios Building. Most school buses and smaller
buses can continue throughout the ranch. Call ahead for transportation need
with larger buses.
All events and tours are open to all, free of charge.
Tour Information: Educational and travel tours are welcome. Phone ahead.
Respect for the Artworks: Photography is permitted, however we ask that
you not touch. lean on, sit on or climb on any of the artwork on display.
Located in the heart of the
Texas Hill Country:
Open 10 to 6 daily.
From Austin,
one hour’s drive west.
From San
Antonio, one hours drive northwest.
From Johnson
City, seven miles
Map and
Directions:
Click on map to view larger image in a
separate window.
From Johnson City:
From the traffic light in Johnson City at Nugent Street, continue 1.2
miles west on Highway 290. Watch for the longhorn sculpture and turn left on
Country Road 204 (Flat Creek Road). Continue 5.2 miles to Shiloh Road. Turn
right onto Shiloh Road. Come over the cattle guard, and turn sharp left.
Click here for printable version.
From
Fredericksburg:
Proceed on 290 towards John son City. Pass the LBJ State Park and
continue on Route 290 through Hye.
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After Hye, continue 1.8
miles to
Rocky Road. You will see a green sign before the turn on the
curve indicating Country Road 205 to the right. That is also Rocky Road.
After turning right here, you will continue to bear right at the little
Rocky Community Church.
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Stay on Rocky Road for 2.8
miles. Your next turn is a bit hidden, so watch the mileage and turn
left onto Flat Creek Road.
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Continue on Flat Creek Road
for 2.7 miles to
Shiloh Road. (Mailboxes on the right).
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Turn left on Shiloh Road.
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On Shiloh, looking 10:00 up
on the mountain, you will see the house.
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Continue Shiloh, over the
cattle guard, and turn sharp left, following the fence. This brings you
down a road, continue through the gate with the gold stars and straight
to the stone-facade Studios Building.
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Be aware on Flat Creek, it
is open range so you may encounter animals.
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Any questions, call the
Studio 830-868-5244.
Additional Websites:
Benini's Paintings and
Sculpture
Renzo Galardini
The Benini
Foundation Studio
Building
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CONTACT:
The
Benini Foundation
Galleries and Sculpture Ranch | 377 Shiloh Road |
Johnson City, Texas USA 78636
830-868-5244
Studios Building |
830-868-5224
Studios Building |
830-868-2247
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