GALLERIES ALPINE
MARY ANN MATTESON
Casa Grande , NANCY WHITLOCK
10 / GET REAL ART FACTORY 432.837.1740 / getrealartfactory @ gmail . com Working studio and gallery , by appointment . All works by Paul Sundown , Santa Fe , NM born artist . Types of work include : abstract , figurative , tonal paintings ; also works in wood , folk art , bright colors , Southwest flavor . Formerly carved furniture at Southwest Spanish Craftsmen .
11 / JUDY ' S BREAD AND BREAKFAST CAFE & GALLERY 113 W . Holland Ave . / 432.837.9424 Judy Anderson , owner . The Bread and Breakfast has been a favorite gathering place for local residents and visitors to socialize and enjoy fresh baked goods , breakfast or lunch . The gallery features local and regional artists . Showings change monthly and include special events presentations . 7am-2pm Mon-Sat , 8am-12pm Sun . Closed Tuesday .
12 / KIOWA GALLERY " ART OF THE BIG BEND " 105 E . Holland / 432.837.3067 / www . kiowagallery . com Art gallery and custom frame shop , selling art and building frames for the Big Bend region for over thirteen years . A premier art stop , with art above average and unique desert inspired original art of all mediums . Don ' t miss the Stylle Read Mural , " Big Brewster ."
13 / LA TRATTORIA 901 E Holland Ave . / 432.837.2200 La Trattoria Espresso Bar and Ristorante serving fine Italian dining . Paintings by local artists on exhibit .
14 / LOS JALAPENOS 102 W Murphy St . / 432.837.5101 Authentic Fresh Mexican Cuisine and Original Art . The environment is charming featuring a sculpture by Tom Curry on the patio and the flavor of Mexico on the walls inside by local artists .
15 / LA AZTECA 109 W . Holland Ave . / 432.837.1882 This elegant shop resembles those found in San Miguel de Allende , Sante Fe , and other colonial cities . La Azteca offers originals in contemporary and vintage sterling silver jewelry , antique silver objects , other small antiques , fine arts and crafts . Artists David Busey and Susana Sandoval-Busey design and create custom gold and silver jewelry .
16 / MUSEUM OF THE BIG BEND AT SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY Miriam and Emmett McCoy Building ; SRSU / 432.837.8730 / www . sulross . edu /~ museum / In the original historic native rock museum are featured newly installed cultural , geologic and historic exhibits unique to the Big Bend region . A signature annual event is the Trappings of Texas exhibit featuring cowboy art , gear and artifacts , held in conjunction with the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering . The museum is a treasure of the region , a key stop on any tour and an excellent way to start a visit to the region .
17 / OCOTILLO ENTERPRISES - BOOKS , BEADS AND ROCKS ( SINCE 1986 ) 205 North 5th Street / 432.837.5353 / Open Wed . - Sat . 1 to 6 A delicious selection of fine art and craft books , tools , supplies and ornamental elements is offered to the creative artist and artisan , including beads of all kinds , jewelry wire , cabochons , mineral specimens , and sculpting stone . Regional paintings and other artworks and personal adornments by owner and teacher , Judith Brueske , are displayed throughout the store ( with additional representation at Galley On The Square ). Instruction in wire wrapping and bead embroidery is available by arrangement .
18 / REATA RESTAURANT 203 North 5th St . / 432.837.9232 / www . reata . net Reata features paintings and murals by Stylle Read on the north and south side of the restaurant . Western artifacts and private collection for viewing pleasure . Additional art shown by local artists .
19 / RED DOOR GALLERY 702 W . Holland Ave . / 432.386.5787 / www . reddoorfinephotographs . com Featuring the beautiful abstract and landscape monochrome photographs of photographerartist David Kachel . The Red Door Gallery is devoted exclusively to fine art photography and promoting the collection of reasonably priced original photographs . Hours are 9am- 5pm Mon-Fri or just knock on the big red door !
20 / SADDLE CLUB 211 E . Holland Ave . / 432.837.9770 / saddleclubalpine @ gmail . com Next door to the historic Granada Theater , The Saddle Club is Alpine ' s newest full service saloon offering a changing tapas menu and affording " Good Times for Grownups !" Featured art is by notable west Texas artists and artisans ; also the showing location for the featured artist of ArtWalk .
21 / SALON 109 109 W . Lockhart / 432.837.1772 / www . fairliefinearts . com Permanent display of painter Carol H . Fairlie . Photorealist : glass reflections in watercolor and large-scale oils of grand hotel interiors . Hours vary Mon-Sat .
22 / SMITH & WIFE , AND LAST FRONTIER MUSEUM 2310 W . Hwy 90 / 432.837.2451 Gems and handmade jewelry are the focus of Smith & Wife . Many Native American artists are represented , along with silversmiths from around the world . The Last Frontier Museum features rocks and gems of the Big Bend Region , including the amazing agates for which the area is known . You can even schedule a private field trip to find your own treasures ! Open 9am to 9pm every day .
23 / THE OPEN RANGE FINE WESTERN , SOUTHWESTERN & WILDLIFE ART 2707 E Hwy 90 / 432.386.8748 / the . open . range . alpine @ gmail . com ; www . theopenrangefineart . com The far west in the faces and wildlife of Big Bend country . Graphite , colored pencil , charcoal ; Prints , original art . The Open Range , Alpine , TX .
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