Trappings of Texas
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Since 1986 , the Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University has showcased the very best cowboy gear and fine Western Art at the longest running event of its kind in the country : Trappings of Texas .
The opening of Trappings of Texas is held each year in conjunction with the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering on the last weekend of February . The opening weekend offers visitors an opportunity to meet the men and women who are the creators of the gear and art in the museum ’ s Trappings exhibit and public auction . These works of art remain on display at the museum for viewing and purchase through April . Trappings of Texas is by invitation only and new artists and gearmakers must be juried in by the entire Trappings of Texas Committee , including Guest Curators of Gear and Art . Guest Curators of Gear include members of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association , TCAA , Leland Hensley , Wilson Capron and John Willemsma . Guest Curators of Art is Cowboy Artists of America , CA ,