GALLERIES
ALPINE
Alpine is the biggest town in the Big Bend. With a population of about 6,000
and lots of shops, restaurants, lodging and activities, it has a down-home feel.
This is the heart of the last frontier. Cowboys still make a living here and the
Western ethos inspires local art and culture, from hand-hammered jewelry to
decorative wrought iron finishes made by real blacksmiths. Local watering holes
have an old west feel, from the Ritchey Wine Saloon and Beer Garden – a
revived hangout straight from the early train days that founded the town, to the
Ole Crystal Bar, with its cowboy murals, cowboy customers, and cowboy lore.
The downtown district hosts a growing gallery of outdoor murals in the
alleyway between 5th and 6th Streets. Art is found indoors and outdoors from
the beautiful grounds of Kokernot Municipal Park to the dozen-plus galleries and
studios throughout town.
Visit the Museum of the Big Bend on Sul Ross State University campus to
learn about the history, culture and layout of the entire Big Bend region.
From May through July, cheer the Alpine Cowboys professional baseball team
at historic Kokernot Field.
Annual events include the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering (February),
Trappings of Texas (April), Viva Big Bend Music Festival (July), Big Bend Ranch
Rodeo (August), Artwalk (November), and Christmas Parade (December). Plus,
the Downtown Association hosts several Heart of Alpine events each year.
Alpine is home to a unique blend of cultures, talents and energies that create
a place where everyone feels at ease. Relax. Recharge. Enjoy.
For information about events, restaurants and lodging, go to
VisitAlpineTX.com.
Reflections; threa d painting, ANNE ECKLEY
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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.
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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.
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