GALLERIES
MARATHON
Marathon
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Waiting on the Whistle, KATHRYN LEITNER from Trappings of Texas
To Big Bend
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If you blink while driving along U.S. Highway 90, you could miss the town of
Marathon 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 and world-class
lodging and dining.
Evans Gallery features James H. Evans' striking photographs of the Big Bend
landscape and some of its more curious inhabitants. Just yards away is artist and
author E. Dan Klepper's gallery of photos and images that capture the windswept
landscape and vibrant regional culture.
The Gage Hotel was voted the best small hotel in Texas by Texas Highways
Magazine and was voted #6 in the Top 15 Hotels in Texas from Conde Nast
Traveler magazine. The Gage now includes the beautifully renovated, historic
Captain Shepherd's House, built in 1899 and the V6 Coffee Shop.
Eve's Garden Bed and Breakfast is a colorful and charming compound of local art
and unique architecture that encompasses an entire town block.
Marathon is just 36 miles north of Big Bend National Park. It is the perfect place
to relax and rejuvenate on your way to or from the Park. Don't miss it!
For information, visit www.visitmarathontexas.com.
1 / THE GALLERIES AT EVE’S GARDEN
Ave. C and North 3rd / 432.386.4165 / evesgarden.org
Original works by local artists Priscilla Wiggins, Monte Schatz, Luc
Novovitch and Maisie Lee, and Austin artists Ed Acuna and Alexa Walker
are displayed throughout the gathering areas and guest rooms of Eve's
Garden Bed and Breakfast. The sustainable building is a unique architec tural
fusion of Old Mexico and Middle Eastern, constructed using papercrete
technology developed on site.
2 / EVANS GALLERY
Four doors down from The Gage / 432.386.4366
jameshevans.com / desertcritterwear.com
Photographs of 28-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." 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' images of desert critters on shirts, dresses and pillow cases.
3 / THE GAGE HOTEL & V6 GALLERY
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 Ritchey Brothers Building and other original artwork can
be seen in the V6 Gift Shop & Gallery. The historic hotel was designed and built in
1927 by renowned southwest architect Henry Trost. It features elegant
accommodations with authentic period decor.
PATRICIA MORELAND
4 / THE KLEPPER GALLERY
105 N. Ave. D / 432.386.6789
[email protected] / kleppergallery.com
Exhibiting the work of artist and author E. Dan Klepper. Klepper is an artist
with an international exhibition resume. The gallery features stunning images
of Texas and the Big Bend region. Klepper is also the author of books and
magazine articles on nature, wildlife, culture and outdoor adventures.
5 / CACTUS FLOWER
103 Hwy. 90 / 432-244-8432 / [email protected]
Photography by Carol Townsend
6 / GALLEN GALLERY
105 N. Hwy 90 next to post office / 432-244-6363
gallengallery.com / [email protected]
Featuring work by Richard G. Allen. Images of the Big Bend region and local
and imaginary images. Art lessons available. Daily 9-2 (closed 12-1) except
Tuesdays. Call ahead
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