Big Bend Arts Council

 

  PO Box 1764, Alpine, TX  79831

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The Big Bend Arts Council, Established 2004

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.

Visit Us 

Gallery On The Square

115 West Holland Ave

Alpine, TX  79830

across from the train depot

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Don't just read about it!
Come out to the BBAC Membership Show!

    Now running through December 3rd at Gallery on the Square is the Big Bend Arts Council Annual Membership Drive and Show. During this time, we reach out to area artists, offering the opportunity to belong to an established and successful artist support group, as well as to exhibit your work in several planned shows throughout the year. 
    A wide variety of entries from local and regional artists will continue to be on display during the annual ArtWalk Event in Alpine. 
    Two Artwalk receptions are planned for Friday and Saturday, November 22 -23, from 5 - 8 pm. Join us and bring your friends for beverages and refreshments.

Fall Featured Artist and Event

    Janet Stewart pottery is featured in the front window through October. Don't miss it, and come inside for even more of her work!

    Also this fall, In conjunction with the Plein Air event held over Labor Day weekend in the Big Bend, the annual BBAC Plein Air Exhibit highlighted the participating artists' work. 

Upcoming Show: Holiday Miniatures

Beginning on December 5th and running through January 9, 2020 is our annual Holiday Miniature Show, featuring small original works of art by BBAC members. Small works make great holiday gifts, and you can peruse the gallery's permanent exhibits for that extra special one! 

    Stay tuned for more information about entering the show and attending our festive reception! 

Come to the Membership Meetings!

   BBAC members are welcome and encouraged to attend the monthly membership meetings which will commence today, September 15, and run through the spring (no meetings during the summer). Today's meeting will include a determination of the upcoming shows for the 2019-2020 year. 

   Meetings are generally held the third Sundays of each month at 2 pm at the Museum of the Big Bend on the Sul Ross State University Campus. For more information, please email info@bigbendartscouncil.org.

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