Alpine ( pop . 5,892 )
From 1921-1950 , Alpine was home to an artist colony , hosting artists of the regionalist style . Several murals were created during that era , one of which can be viewed in the old post office , located across from the county courthouse on North 7th Street . This valley town continues to add to its repertoire of murals
“ Glory Shine ” by Joni Powers and outdoor art , inviting visitors to get lost on an ambling walking tour . A map of the murals , with forty-four locations , is available at Alpine Visitor Center at 106 N 3rd Street . Art galleries are open on , and around , the main strip of Holland Avenue , showing work from dozens of artists on any given day . Alpine Railroad Park , a small public park across from the Amtrak train station , displays a growing number of artworks , including sculptures and a mural , amongst its gardens carefully landscaped with native plants . Murphy Avenue is home to yet another row of galleries and artists , proof that this town is committed to supporting Big Bend arts . The Museum of the Big Bend , located on the campus of Sul Ross State University , hosts multiple exhibits each year , including the western showstopper Trappings of Texas , in its 35th year for 2021 . Alpine ’ s bustling farmers market also showcases arts and crafts , each Saturday from 9 a . m . to noon , on East Murphy Avenue .
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BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL www . bigbendartscouncil . org ; info @ bigbendartscouncil . org 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 .
2 / 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 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 . Media includes watercolor , oil painting , acrylic painting , jewelry , stained glass , ceramics , photography , fiber arts and mixed media .
3 / 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 .
4 / CURRY STUDIO & GALLERY 104 West Murphy / 432.386.2348 / tomcurrystudio . com / tomcurrystudio @ gmail . com Studio , gallery and sculpture garden displaying the work of internationally known artist-illustrator-sculptor Tom Curry . Open daily 10-6 most days .
6 / 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 .
7 / GALERIA SIBLEY 103 W . Holland Ave . / sibley1 @ me . com Open by appt . and available for special events .
8 / GALLERY ON THE SQUARE 115 W . Holland / 432.837.7203 / gotsart . com Gallery on the Square represents a collection of fine art by local and regional Big Bend artists .
9 / GET REAL ART FACTORY 432.381.6067 / getrealartfactory @ gmail . com Working studio and gallery , by appointment . All works by Paul Sundown , Santa Fe , NM born artist . Types of work include abstract , figurative , tonal paintings ; also works in wood , folk art , bright colors , Southwest flavor . Formerly carved furniture at Southwest
“ Wise One ” by Ricardo Robles
Spanish Craftsmen .
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