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Burleson Area Agricultural Attractions

Russell Farm Art Center
The Russell Farm Art Center is a rustic and very picturesque slice of Texas. The Center is located on a gentle hillside surrounded by beautifully landscaped terrain. The original farmhouse, its barns and other restored farm buildings are all nestled within stands of native Texas Oaks and Mesquites. Surrounded by a variety of livestock and wildlife, the Center provides the perfect environment for the contemplative or creative thought mutual to fine art.

The farm has been passed down through the family over the years. Martha Glenn Russell started the farm in 1877. She bought 540 acres of land in Johnson County that would become the Russell Farm. Even today, the central core of the farmhouse is made up of two of the three original rooms built in 1877.

The Russell Farm was entered in the Texas Family Land Heritage Program in 1977 by Martha Russell’s grandson, Russell Lace. Martha and Russell Lace chose their nephew, Charlie Boren, to keep the heritage alive. Charlie and his wife Louise moved to the farm in 1979.

Charlie Boren’s vision has transformed the farm into the Russell Farm Art Center. Through study and experience, Charlie has developed a singular art style; his sculptures are a harmony of wood and artistry. Charlie’s sculptures are exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the state and in private collections throughout the world.

Russell Farm Art Center is a place for artists and students to share and expand their knowledge of art. Surrounded by the beauty and the history of the farm, artists are invited to tour the galleries, attend seminars and participate in workshops and classes. A “wild scape” section of the farm is available for visitors to view the many types of vegetation.

The center is open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Call 817-447-3316 for directions and questions.