The City of Killeen together with the Killeen Independent School District (KISD), the Killen Civic and Conference Center (KCCC) and Visitors Bureau, and the Killeen Art Guild will be hosting the Take 190 West Arts Festival February 26-27, 2010.

Take 190 West is Killeen's week-long salute to the arts and involves local partners including the City of Killeen, the Killeen Independent School District, the Killeen Art Guild and the Killeen Convention and Visitors' Bureau.

Events include a student art show, a student film festival, writing and drawing workshops and an Artists and Authors event featuring professional artists, illustrators and authors. Highlights of the 'Artists and Authors' event will include a juried art show, book vendors, and book signings with national and regional authors.