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Alpine ' s tempo leaves room for you to pause and take in the surrounding natural beauty while offering the thrum of a community with over 5000 residents and the spirit of Sul Ross State University . Escape to Alpine when life won ' t slow down , or to get a jolt of true West Texas energy . As the vibrant heart of the Big Bend communities , Alpine offers everything you need for a memorable visit .

Every year , Sul Ross University hosts Cowboy Poetry Gathering on its campus , and you can always visit the Museum of the Big Bend to discover more about the geography and history of the region . Annual region-wide festivals like Viva Big Bend , and local event like Alpine ' s Artwalk and the Alpine Jazz Festival occur throughout the year . Be sure to check an upcoming events schedule before you visit .

Whether you ' re enjoying a novel from Front Street Books with a cup of Big Bend Roaster ' s coffee , being drawn off the street into one of the many art galleries , or recharging at one of the delicious dining options , you can be sure Alpine has something rewarding around every corner .

For more information on galleries to see , food to eat , and comfortable lodging , visit alpinetexas . com .

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 .

1 / DEBORAH ALLISON STUDIO 702 E . Holland Ave . / 432.294.3706 / www . DeborahAllisonStudio . com Working studio and gallery . Contemporary Realism , portrait , landscapes , and still-life oil paintings .

2 / BELL GALLERY / GALLERY A 410 N . 5th . St ., corner of 5th & Lockhart / 432.837.5999 Featuring work from handmade paper bowls to drawings , paintings and mixed media pieces . The gallery also features solo exhibitions by local and regional artists such as Charles Bell , Ling Dong , Carlos Campana and Karl Glocke . Regular hours are 10 to 6 Wednesday through Saturday , or by appointment . Art classes for all ages . Sign painting available .

3 / CATCHLIGHT ART GALLERY 117 W . Holland Ave . / 432.837.9422 / www . 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 .

4 / CHESHIRE CAT – ANTIQUES , ART & APPRAISALS 301 E . Avenue E . / 432.837.9466 Art from yesterday and today . Western artifacts , jewelry and collectibles .

5 / CRYSTAL BAR 410 East Holland Avenue Western Mural by Stylle Read , private collection of art by Pepper Brown , Billy Mitchell and others . Signature wall signed by Willie Nelson , Wayland Jennings , Jessi Colter , etc .

6 / TRADITIONS GALLERY 106 North 5th Street / 432.294.1538 / agshelly78 @ aol . com Featuring oil painting , pottery , photography , jewelry and Calligraphy . The gallery exhibits the work of local artists .

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