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GALLERIES
ALPINE
Cactus Bloom at CDRI Greenhouse, ROBERT HASPEL
Hummingbird and Thistle, JEAN NORTHINGTON
There's always something fun happening in Alpine. With a population of almost
6,000, Alpine is the largest town in the Big Bend Region of Texas. It's the seat of Brewster
County and home to Sul Ross State University and the Museum of the Big Bend. From May
through July, visitors can cheer for the Alpine Cowboys professional baseball team at historic
Kokernot Field, which Texas Monthly magazine dubbed "The Yankee Stadium of Texas." The
almost-perfect weather offers plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy the views from
Alpine Country Club and its charming nine-hole golf course.
There are over 15 art galleries, but you don't have to visit a gallery to view art in Alpine.
From banks to restaurants to motels, local businesses proudly display the work of local
artists. Two member-run artists’ cooperatives, CatchLight Art Gallery and Gallery on the
Square, sit side-by-side on Holland Avenue showcasing the wide variety of regional talent.
Annual events include the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering (February), Trappings of Texas
(April), Clayworks Ceramics Show (May), Viva Big Bend Music Festival (July), Big Bend Ranch
Rodeo (August) and Artwalk (November).
Alpine is a unique blending of cultures, talents and energies that create a place where
everyone feels at home. Relax. Recharge. Enjoy.
For information about events, restaurants and lodging, go to http://visitalpinetx.com/
1 / DEBORAH ALLISON STUDIO
702 E. Holland Ave. / 432.294.3706 / DeborahAllisonStudio.com
Working studio and gallery. Contemporary Realism, portrait, landscapes, and still-life oil paintings.
2 / BELL GALLERY/GALLERY A
410 N. 5th. St. / corner of 5th & Lockhart / 432.837.5999
Featuring work from handmade paper bowls to drawings, paintings and mixed media pieces. The
gallery also features solo exhibitions by local and regional artists such as Charles Bell, Ling Dong,
Carlos Campana and Karl Glocke. Regular hours are 10 to 6 Wednesday through Saturday, or by
appointment. Art classes for all ages. Sign painting available.
3 / CATCHLIGHT ART GALLERY
117 W. Holland Ave. / 432.837.9422 / catchlightartgallery.com
The mission of CatchLight Art Gallery is to encourage creativity by providing a venue for local
area artists to display and sell their work and to promote Alpine as an art destination. Opened in
2007, the gallery currently shows the work of over a dozen local artists. The media include
watercolor, oil painting, acrylic painting, jewelry, stained glass, ceramics, photography, fiber arts
and mixed media.
4 / CHESHIRE CAT – ANTIQUES, ART & APPRAISALS
301 E. Avenue E. / 432.837.9466 / Cheshire Cat on Facebook
Art from yesterday and today. Western artifacts, jewelry and collectibles.
5 / COWBOYS N CADILLACS FINE ART
600 W Avenue E, Suite 101 / 432.837.9590
An eclectic selection of works available for purchase from the private collection of Pam and
Kenneth Clouse. Profits donated to Veterans Charities. Features nationally and internationally
known artists, including Peter Max, James Coleman, Scott Jacobs, Thomas Kinkade, Tim Yanke,
Peter Nixon, Fanch Ledan and Duaiv, as well as wildlife artist Val Warner and local cowboy artist
Wayne Baize. Open by appointment.
BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL
www.bigbendartscouncil.org; [email protected]
The Arts Council supports and promotes the arts in the Big Bend region through events,
activities and exhibits. Events and exhibits are held at various and changing venues throughout the
region and are supported by local artists and volunteers. Check the website for the locations of
upcoming events and for membership information.
“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.”
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6 / CURRY STUDIO & GALLERY
104 West Murphy / 432.386.2348 /
[email protected]
Studio and gallery displaying the work of
internationally-known artist-illustrator-sculptor
Tom Curry. Open by appointment.
7 / EL PATIO
102 W Murphy St. / 619.674.6650
Authentic Mexican food and original art, featuring
a sculpture by Tom Curry on the patio and the
work of local artists inside.
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.
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