{"id":230162,"date":"2026-04-01T12:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/230162\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:24:23","slug":"new-round-rock-europe-agreement-could-bring-picasso-programming-to-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/230162\/","title":{"rendered":"New Round Rock-Europe agreement could bring Picasso programming to city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRound Rock officials are exploring a new international partnership that could bring cultural programming tied to Pablo Picasso to the city, following an agreement announced during<a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/south-central-austin\/events\/2026\/03\/06\/all-together-now-sxsw-reimagines-festival-for-40th-season\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> South by Southwest Conference &amp; Festivals<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/south-central-austin\/events\/2026\/03\/06\/all-together-now-sxsw-reimagines-festival-for-40th-season\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> 2026.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The details<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/roundrockchamber.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Round Rock Chamber of Commerce<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1FehCxy68AFvjPls3xyVRtzm2pwLrn5130v6GJr5AZbI\/edit?tab=t.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas-European Chamber of Commerce Foundation<\/a> signed a memorandum of understanding March 13, establishing a framework for collaboration in economic development, cultural exchange and innovation, according to a news release.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement explores the potential development of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcasanatalpicasso.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Casa Natal Picasso M\u00e1laga<\/a> \u2013 Texas, an initiative that could bring exhibitions and educational programming connected to Picasso\u2019s legacy to Round Rock.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the effort would also support partnerships while strengthening ties between Central Texas and M\u00e1laga, Spain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis collaboration opens the door for meaningful international partnerships that connect culture, innovation, and economic opportunity,\u201d Round Rock Chamber President and CEO Jordan Robinson said in the release.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement was part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malagahouse.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Malaga House initiative at SXSW<\/a>, which aims to connect leaders in business, culture and technology between Southern Europe and the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The partnership is exploratory, with future exhibitions, programs and collaborations still under discussion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Round Rock officials are exploring a new international partnership that 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