GALLERIES
ALPINE
1 / DEBORAH ALLISON STUDIO
702 E. Holland Ave. / 432.294.3706 / www.DeborahAllisonStudio.com
Working studio and gallery. Contemporary Realism, portrait, landscapes, and still-life oil
paintings.
Alpine's tempo leaves room for you to pause and take in the surrounding natural
beauty while offering the thrum of a community with over 5000 residents and the
spirit of Sul Ross State University. Escape to Alpine when life won't slow down, or to
get a jolt of true West Texas energy. As the vibrant heart of the Big Bend communities,
Alpine offers everything you need for a memorable visit.
Every year, Sul Ross University hosts Cowboy Poetry Gathering on its campus, and
you can always visit the Museum of the Big Bend to discover more about the geography and history of the region. Annual region-wide festivals like Viva Big Bend, and local
event like Alpine's Artwalk and the Alpine Jazz Festival occur throughout the year. Be
sure to check an upcoming events schedule before you visit.
Whether you're enjoying a novel from Front Street Books with a cup of Big Bend
Roaster's coffee, being drawn off the street into one of the many art galleries, or
recharging at one of the delicious dining options, you can be sure Alpine has something rewarding around every corner.
For more information on galleries to see, food to eat, and comfortable lodging, go
to 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 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 / www.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
Art from yesterday and today. Western artifacts, jewelry and collectibles.
5 / CRYSTAL BAR
410 East Holland Avenue
Western Mural by Stylle Read, private collection of art by Pepper Brown, Billy Mitchell and
others. Signature wall signed by Willie Nelson, Wayland Jennings, Jessi Colter, etc.
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.
To Fort Davis
ell
Murp
14
hy
26
5
Sul Ross
State University
8 16
son
Cockr
2
4
17
18
24 15 6 12 28 20
3 9 11
25
oad
Railr
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
19
8th
To Marfa
9th
90
10th
Ave B
art
Lockh
oss
Sul R
Ave E
22
223
118
11th
10
6 / TRADITIONS GALLERY
106 North 5th Street / 432.294.1538 / agshelly78@aol.com
Featuring oil painting, pottery, photography, jewelry and Calligraphy. The gallery exhibits
the work of local artists.
Harri
Alpine
Twin Peaks, MARY ANN MATTESON
Portion of new mural project, see page 16
Rio Grande Through Ocotillo, NANCY WHITLOCK
13
Holla
nd
23
90
1
118
To Big Bend
North
Not to Scale
8 / FRANCOIS FINE ARTS
GALLERY
Sul Ross State University
campus, Fine Arts Building /
432.837.7203
Rotating student BFA and MA exhibitions, National Ceramics invitational
and invited artists.
9 / GALLERY ON THE
SQUARE
115 W. Holland / 432.837.7203 /
www.bbacgallery.com
Gallery on the Square represents a
collection of fine art by local and regional Big Bend artists.
BIG BEND GALLERIES AND ARTISTS / 2015 3