The Museum of the Big Bend has named Milo Frias its new curator of collections, bringing experience from museums and … More
Category: Museums
Historic barbed wire exhibit highlights invention that transformed Texas ranching
The Annie Riggs Memorial Museum is highlighting the history of barbed wire and the role the simple but consequential invention … More
Blackwell School Tells the Story of a Forgotten Chapter of Texas Education
On a quiet street in Marfa stands a modest adobe schoolhouse that tells one of the most important—and often overlooked—stories … More
Museum of the Big Bend to Host Summer Art Camp for Children in Alpine
The Museum of the Big Bend will host a weeklong summer art camp for young children this July on the … More
Museum of the Big Bend Announces Alpine Photo Weekend Events
The Museum of the Big Bend is inviting the public to Alpine Photo Weekend on June 12–13, featuring an opening … More
Judd Foundation opens Donald Judd’s Ranch Office in Marfa to public tours
The Judd Foundation has opened Donald Judd’s Ranch Office to the public as part of its guided visit program, offering … More
40th annual Trappings of Texas set for Sept. 17–Oct. 31 in Alpine
The Museum of the Big Bend has announced dates for the 40th annual Trappings of Texas, a long-running exhibit and … More
Sul Ross State University hiring curator of collections for Museum of the Big Bend
Sul Ross State University is seeking applicants for a Curator of Collections position at the Museum of the Big Bend. … More
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit to Make Stop in Alpine This Summer
A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution will make its way to Alpine this summer as part of a statewide … More
Escaramuza Exhibition Explores Identity, Heritage at National Cowgirl Museum
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame will present “Escaramuza, The Poetics of Home” from June 12 through Sept. … More