Big Bend Arts Council
Supporting & promoting the arts in the Big Bend region since 2004
BIG BEND GALLERY IS NOW OPEN!
Big Bend Gallery, a project of Big Bend Arts Council, is a new art space born from the ashes of Gallery on the Square. We're a collaboration with CatchLight Art Gallery dedicated to fostering a thriving arts community in the Big Bend region of Texas.
Upcoming Show
Member Show
October 31 - December 3, 2024
Entry deadline: October 30, 2024
Prospectus
Holiday Show
TAKE IN: December 3
SHOW: December 5 - January 7
Reception - December 6
Prospectus coming soon
The Big Bend Arts Council
Mission Statement
The BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL’s purpose is to provide a forum for supporting and promoting the arts in the Big Bend region; to encourage community interest in the arts and to share ideas, discuss techniques, encourage creativity, provide consultation to area and city organizations and to work cooperatively with other art groups in the region.
Sunday, October 8th at 2pm
at the Big Bend Gallery, 121 W. Holland Ave.
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Calendar of Events
CALL FOR BBAC ARTISTS
Sign Up for Bank & Hospital Shows
Rotating exhibits at the West Texas National Bank and Big Bend Regional Medical Center are great opportunities for BBAC members to display your wall art to new sets of eyes in our community.
The BBAC show at WTNB and BBRMC is open to all members to exhibit work for a month at each location. Two-dimensional work that will fit on easels is welcome. To sign up or for more information, please contact Shelly Rogers: agshelly78@aol.com or 432-294-1538.
More Information about Bank & Hospital Shows
Big Bend Plein Air Painters
Paint outs
3rd Saturday of the Month
The Big Bend Plein Air Painters meet the third Saturday of the month although this is subject to change due to weather and holidays. Everyone welcome…urban sketchers, drawing and photography. The paint-outs will rotate between mornings and afternoons. Email for directions.
Carol Fairlie at fairlieh2o@sbcglobal.net , or Liz Culp at lizbartlettculpfineart@gmail.com
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September 21, Downtown Alpine (Murphy Street and 5th) 4-7
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October 21 The Paisano Hotel in Marfa 9:00-12:00
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November 25- Downtown Fort Davis Courthouse area 9:00-12:00
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December No Paint-out. Happy Holidays!