GALLERIES MARATHON
Dust Devils, E. DAN KLEPPER
If you glance down driving along U. S. Highway 90 you could pass through Marathon and miss it completely. With a population of just over 400, it ' s a blip of civilization in an otherwise vacant basin of Brewster County. But don ' t be fooled by its size. This former railroad shipping town contains some serious artistic talent, a pristine climate, and world class lodging and dining that you won ' t want to miss.
The Gage Hotel was voted the best small hotel in Texas by Texas Highways Magazine and now includes the Captain Shepherd ' s House, built in 1899, that has been beautifully renovated into a hotel with a historical personality.
Just around the corner is Eve ' s Garden Bed and Breakfast, a colorful and charming compound of local art and unique architecture that encompasses an entire town block.
Marathon houses James Evan ' s gallery of striking photographs of the stunning topography of the Big Bend region and some of its more curious inhabitants. Just yards away is artist and author Dan Klepper ' s gallery of photos and images that capture the vibrancy of regional culture and striking pieces of the windswept landscape.
Marathon is only 36 miles north of the Big Bend National Park, but if it ' s your final destination or not, Marathon is worth a quick look or an extended stay.
1 / THE GALLERIES AT EVE’ S GARDEN Ave. C and North 3rd / 432.386.4165 / evesgarden. org Eve’ s Garden Bed and Breakfast and Ecology Resource Center features original works by local artists Priscilla Wiggins, Monte Schatz, Luc Novovitch and Deborah Allison, presented throughout the gathering and guest rooms. The sustainable building is unique and notable art, an architectural fusion of Old Mexico and Middle Eastern, using papercrete technology developed on site. Eve’ s Garden is also the home of Flowers by Kate, featuring organic flowers for special occasions.
2 / EVANS GALLERY 4 doors down from The Gage / 432.386.4366 / jameshevans. com / desertcritterwear. com Photographs of 25 year Marathon resident James H. Evans and author of“ Big Bend Pictures”( black & white photos of Big Bend’ s people and landscape), and " Crazy From the Heat." Articles about James and his work have been featured in Texas Monthly Magazine and his work is collected by major museums in Texas. The Gallery is also the home of Desert Critter Wear, James ' s images of desert critters on shirts, dresses and pillow cases. There is also Ashtanga yoga most mornings- call Marci at 512-517-6069 for times and info.
Marathon
To Fort Stockton
3 / THE GAGE HOTEL 101 W. Hwy. 90 / 432.386.4205 / 800.884. GAGE / gagehotel. com The Gage Hotel displays the private collection of J. P. Bryan. Vintage originals from the 19th and early 20th centuries are displayed in the Reposa Room, 12 Gage Restaurant, and the Ritchey Brothers Building. The historic Gage Hotel is Trost & Trost designed and was built in 1927. It features elegant accomodations with authentic period decor and has been voted the # 1 small hotel in Texas.
4 / THE KLEPPER GALLERY 105 N. Ave. D / 432.386.6789 / kleppergallery. com Exhibiting the works of E. Dan Klepper, noted Texas artist, including large scale, photography-based works printed on linen, canvas and paper and sculptural assemblages that explore the dynamics of the natural world.
5 / THE RUSTY RABBIT Hwy. 90, Marathon / 432.386.4310 Showcasing art by Kathy Haynes and Lindy Cook Severns, photography by Carol Townsend and Bob Freeman and jewely by Ginny Brotherton.
SANDERSON, TX
KATHY HAYNES showing at the Rusty Rabbit
PAPALOTE Hwy 90 / 512.797.4832 Original Art of the Big Bend / Located in a 113 year old adobe building in downtown Sanderson, Papalote Antiques and Thangs specializes in regional art, Texas wines, local books, and antiques. Wine tastings, art showings, and book signings are held throughout the year.
8 BIG BEND GALLERIES AND ARTISTS / 2015