From October 10–12, the Chinati Foundation will host Chinati Weekend 2025, carrying forward the tradition Donald Judd began in 1987 of opening Marfa’s doors to the local community and visitors from around the world. The free, three-day celebration features open exhibitions, artist talks, performances, and special events, capped by the annual benefit dinner.
This year’s programming highlights the opening of two major exhibitions — Fred Sandback: Sculpture and Oscar Hagerman: Sillas de México — alongside new work by Artist in Residence Klara Lidén. Legendary jazz musician Roscoe Mitchell will also take the stage, adding a powerful musical component to the weekend.
Schedule Highlights
- Friday, October 10:
- Open studio with Artist in Residence Klara Lidén (4–7 p.m., Locker Plant)
- Roscoe Mitchell Trio performance (8 p.m., The Capri)
- Saturday, October 11:
- Exhibition openings and champagne toast (10 a.m.)
- Self-guided Judd Foundation Architecture Office visits (10 a.m.–12 p.m.)
- Talks at Crowley Theater: Alejandra de la Mora on Hagerman (2 p.m.) and Joshua Decter on Sandback (3:30 p.m.)
- Benefit Dinner at the Arena (Cocktails at 5 p.m., seated dinner at 7 p.m.)
- Sunday, October 12:
- Film screening: El Patio de mi Casa with director Carlos Hagerman (10 a.m.–12 p.m., Crowley Theater)
- Open viewing of Chinati’s collection (10 a.m.–2 p.m.)
All exhibitions, talks, and performances are free and open to the public, while tickets are required for the Saturday evening benefit dinner.
Chinati Weekend continues to serve as one of West Texas’ most significant cultural gatherings, uniting art, music, and community in Marfa’s distinctive desert landscape.
