Mission Statement: The RSA is dedicated to nurturing and promoting the art of songwriting in the Coastal Bend of Texas.
The Rockport Songwriter Association (RSA) is a 501(c)(3) donor based non-profit organization. Our main event is the yearly Rockport Songwriter Festival held in early November, as well as performances throughout the year at The Harbor Tent and The Harbor Listening Room in Fulton, TX.
The RSA was founded by co-directors John Macy and Craig Griffin. Sandy Jumper is our treasurer/secretary and our advisory board members are Joe Ables from The Saxon Pub and Dalis Allen from the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance. Our directors receive zero compensation and all profits go into our programs.
In addition to producing the Rockport Songwriter Festival and other perfomances, we look forward to implementing the following goals:
The Rockport Song Cast
The RSA board will select young, upcoming Texas songwriters nominated by their peers (primarily artists from our festivals and listening room series) to participate in our RSC program. They will be brought to Rockport to spend a week in a world class recording studio with a producer/engineer/mentor to record a collection of their songs. These song will be made into 1000 CDs to help the artist supplement their touring income at no cost to the artist.
No Cost Workshops
RSA will present songwriting and business workshops for songwriters at no cost throughout the year.
Performances
RSA will host free performances throughout the year with both established and upcoming songwriters to increase the visibility of both the songwriters and the organization.
MEET THE BOARD - coming soon