Galveston Theatre & Arts Partnership

11/17/2024

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10/18/2023

Misfits Productions works with G.T.A.P. on a number of projects. We have collaborated with them on classic movie nights, work days and weddings. They may call themselves MISFITS, but they are a hardworking group of creatives with a passion for art and history that we love working with! Join them on October 28th for the MISFITS BALL 2023 🎪🎭👻

10/10/2023

A few weeks ago we had 160 students from Ball High School’s Galveston History Class visit to learn about how the Scottish Rite is woven into Galveston’s vibrant history! Thank you to teacher Mark Kelso for sharing this building with these wonderful students!

09/29/2023

Thank you Galveston County Daily News for this wonderful write up! Also, big S/O to our sponsors of last night’s community open house The Proletariat, The National Hotel Artist Lofts, The Witchery, Rochkind Insurance, and to all the wonderful people who came out last night!

If you or anyone you know is interested in donating to the “Save the Theatre” campaign, check out our website at:

https://www.galvtap.org

09/20/2023

We had a wonderful visit from Congressman Randy Weber’s team today! We are always thrilled to share the history of this building and grateful for their time in this visit.

08/15/2023

Thank you Galveston Unscripted for this fantastic series on Scottish Rite Cathedral (Galveston, Texas)! Stay tuned for an event coming up on September 28th where you can see the cathedral in person.

08/08/2023

The Altar, pharaonic throne chair, sarcophagus and other fraternal artifacts for the theater are from 1928. Originally crafted by local craftsman E.L. Taylor, a number of these items have been restored to their original beauty by artist Robert Dampier.

07/28/2023

Thank you Galveston Island for this wonderful highlight!

07/27/2023

The Egyptian room's ornate design is three dimensional, reminiscent of high and low reliefs of Ancient Egyptian temples. The room was restored to its original beauty after years of wear in 2008 under the direction of Clyde Wood, current G.T.A.P. board member.

The lotus symbols throughout the room represent reincarnation and rebirth. The ankh or hooked crosses prominently displayed represent life. The cartouches resemble scarabs, a symbol of immortality.

This room is considered by many the most beautiful Masonic lodge rooms in the state of Texas and definitely one of our favorites in design at the Galveston Scottish Rite.

07/11/2023

Behind the scenes... literally.

The Great Western Stage Equipment Company was founded by T. L. Greening, L. J. Adler, and Samuel F. Hann, after Greening resigned from the Twin City Scenic Company. The company focused on a second generation of stage design for the Scottish Rite Temple of Freemasonry during the mid-twentieth century. Established in 1925, the Great Western Stage Equipment Company, was located in Kansas City, MO.

The United Scenic Artists (USA) Local 350 was the Chicago branch of a labor union and professional association for theatrical (and later television) artists, designers, and craftspeople. During the 1920s and 1930s, Local 350 was part of the Brotherhood of the Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. In 1990, Local 350 became part of USA Local 829 based in New York (N.Y.). Local 350, although based in Chicago, had members throughout the Midwest.

The drops located at the Galveston Scottish Rite are a priceless collection of art!

06/27/2023

Check out this great podcast by Galveston Unscripted about the Scottish Rite Cathedral (Galveston, Texas)!

More of a visual learner? Read the transcript of this week's Galveston Unscripted podcast episode below: