GALLERIES
ALPINE
Waiting, SHARON HANEY
After The Rain, SHELLEY ROGERS
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 20 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/May), Clayworks Ceramics Show (May), Viva Big Bend
Music Festival (July), Big Bend Ranch Rodeo (August) and Artwalk (November).
Blue Door, ESTHER CORDOVA
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,
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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.
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