Big Bend Texas Galleries & Artists 2017 | Page 3

GG_2017_pg002-003.qxp_Layout 1 11/1/16 2:55 PM Page 2 GALLERIES ALPINE Spirit Rock and Elephant Tusk, NANCY WHITLOCK Infinitely Texas, LINDY C. SEVERNS 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 12 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 www.visitalpinetx.com. 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 exhibitions by local and regional artists such as Charles Bell, Ling Dong, Carlos Campana and Karl Glocke. Art classes for all ages. Sign painting available. Hours by appointment. 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. 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. 5 / CURRY STUDIO & GALLERY 104 West Murphy / 432.386.2348 / [email protected] Studio and gallery displaying the work of internationally-known artist-illustratorsculptor Tom Curry. Open by appointment. 6 / 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. 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. To Fort Davis ell 2 4 16 17 22 14 3 8-11 20 oad Railr 13 18 Murp 5 6 hy 7 / FRANCOIS FINE ARTS GALLERY Sul Ross State University Sul Ross State University Campus, Holla 12 Fine Arts Building / 432.837.8218 Rotating student BFA and MA exhibitions, National Ceramics invitational and invited artists. 7 15 son Cockr 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th To Marfa 9th 90 10th 11th Ave B art Lockh oss Sul R Ave E 19 223 118 Harri Alpine nd 90 8 / GALERIA SIBLEY 103 West Holland Ave. / [email protected] Open by appt. and available for special events. 1 118 To Big Bend North Not to Scale BIG BEND GALLERIES AND ARTISTS / 2017 3