Big Bend Texas Galleries & Artists 2012 | Page 19

alpine • Galleries 7 Eric’s on Holland 300 E. Holland; 432-837-9133 Photographs by Eric Webster on display and for sale. 8 Francois Fine Arts Gallery Sul Ross State University campus, Fine Arts Building; 432-837-8218 Rotating student BFA and MA exhibitions, National Ceramics invitational and invited artists. 9 Gallery on the Square 115 W. Holland,; 432-249-1108; www.bbacgallery.com Opened June 2009, Gallery on the Square represents a collection of fine art by local and regional Big Bend artists. 10 Get Real Art Factory 432-837-1740, [email protected] Working studio and gallery, by appointment. All works by Paul Sundown, Santa Fe, NM born artist. Types of work include: abstract, figurative, tonal paintings; also works in wood, folk art, bright colors, Southwest flavor. Formerly carved furniture at Southwest Spanish Craftsmen. 11 Judy’s Bread and Breakfast Café & Gallery 113 W. Holland Av.; 432-837-9424, Judy Anderson, Owner The Bread and Breakfast has been a favorite gathering place for local residents and visitors to socialize and enjoy fresh baked goods, breakfast or lunch. The gallery features local and regional artists. Showings change monthly and include special events presentations. 7am-2pm Mon-Sat, 8am-12pm Sun. 12 Kiowa Gallery “Art of the Big Bend,” 105 E. Holland; 432837-3067; www.kiowagallery.com Art gallery and custom frame shop, selling art and building frames for the Big Bend region for over thirteen years. A premier art stop, with art above average and unique desert inspired original art of all mediums. Don’t miss the Stylle Read Mural “Big Brewster”. 13 La Trattoria 901 E. Holland Ave.; 432-837-2200 La Trattoria Espresso Bar and Ristorante serving fine Italian dining. Paintings by local artists on exhibit. 14 Los Jalapenos 102 W. Murphy St.; 432-837-5101; Authentic Fresh Mexican Cuisine and Original Art. The environment is charming featuring a sculpture by Tom Curry on the patio and the flavor of Mexico on the walls inside by Local Artists. 15 Mi Tesoro 109 W. Holland Ave.; 432-837-1882 This elegant shop resembles those found in San Miquel de Allende, Santa Fe and other colonial cities. Mi Tesoro offers originals in contemporary and vintage sterling silver jewelry, antique silver objects, other small antiques, fine arts and crafts. Artists David Busey and Susana Sandoval-Busey design and create custom gold and silver jewelry. 16 Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University Miriam and Emmett McCoy Building; SRSU, 432-837-8730; www.sulross.edu/~museum/ In the original historic native rock museum are featured newly installed cultural, geologic and historic exhibits unique to the Big Bend region. A signature annual event is the Trappings of Texas exhibit featuring cowboy art, gear and artifacts, held in conjunction with the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The museum is a treasure of the region, a key stop on any tour and an excellent way to start a visit to the region. 17 Ocotillo Enterprises - Books, Beads & Rocks 205 N. 5th St.; 432-837-5353 Features the work of local artist & teacher Judith Brueske, beadwork and wire wrapped jewelry and paintings; instruction offered call to arrange times. 19 • www.GalleriesArtists.com