GALLERIES MARATHON
Dust Devils , E . DAN KLEPPER
If you glance down driving along U . S . Highway 90 you could pass through Marathon and miss it completely . With a population of just over 400 , it ' s a blip of civilization in an otherwise vacant basin of Brewster County . But don ' t be fooled by its size . This former railroad shipping town contains some serious artistic talent , a pristine climate , and world class lodging and dining that you won ' t want to miss .
The Gage Hotel was voted the best small hotel in Texas by Texas Highways Magazine and now includes the Captain Shepherd ' s House , built in 1899 , that has been beautifully renovated into a hotel with a historical personality .
Just around the corner is Eve ' s Garden Bed and Breakfast , a colorful and charming compound of local art and unique architecture that encompasses an entire town block .
Marathon houses James Evan ' s gallery of striking photographs of the stunning topography of the Big Bend region and some of its more curious inhabitants . Just yards away is artist and author Dan Klepper ' s gallery of photos and images that capture the vibrancy of regional culture and striking pieces of the windswept landscape .
Marathon is only 36 miles north of the Big Bend National Park , but if it ' s your final destination or not , Marathon is worth a quick look or an extended stay .
1 / THE GALLERIES AT EVE ’ S GARDEN Ave . C and North 3rd / 432.386.4165 / evesgarden . org Eve ’ s Garden Bed and Breakfast and Ecology Resource Center features original works by local artists Priscilla Wiggins , Monte Schatz , Luc Novovitch and Deborah Allison , presented throughout the gathering and guest rooms . The sustainable building is unique and notable art , an architectural fusion of Old Mexico and Middle Eastern , using papercrete technology developed on site . Eve ’ s Garden is also the home of Flowers by Kate , featuring organic flowers for special occasions .
2 / EVANS GALLERY 4 doors down from The Gage / 432.386.4366 / jameshevans . com / desertcritterwear . com Photographs of 25 year Marathon resident James H . Evans and author of “ Big Bend Pictures ” ( black & white photos of Big Bend ’ s people and landscape ), and " Crazy From the Heat ." Articles about James and his work have been featured in Texas Monthly Magazine and his work is collected by major museums in Texas . The Gallery is also the home of Desert Critter Wear , James ' s images of desert critters on shirts , dresses and pillow cases . There is also Ashtanga yoga most mornings - call Marci at 512-517-6069 for times and info .
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3 / THE GAGE HOTEL 101 W . Hwy . 90 / 432.386.4205 / 800.884 . GAGE / gagehotel . com The Gage Hotel displays the private collection of J . P . Bryan . Vintage originals from the 19th and early 20th centuries are displayed in the Reposa Room , 12 Gage Restaurant , and the Ritchey Brothers Building . The historic Gage Hotel is Trost & Trost designed and was built in 1927 . It features elegant accomodations with authentic period decor and has been voted the # 1 small hotel in Texas .
4 / THE KLEPPER GALLERY 105 N . Ave . D / 432.386.6789 / kleppergallery . com Exhibiting the works of E . Dan Klepper , noted Texas artist , including large scale , photography-based works printed on linen , canvas and paper and sculptural assemblages that explore the dynamics of the natural world .
5 / THE RUSTY RABBIT Hwy . 90 , Marathon / 432.386.4310 Showcasing art by Kathy Haynes and Lindy Cook Severns , photography by Carol Townsend and Bob Freeman and jewely by Ginny Brotherton .
SANDERSON , TX
KATHY HAYNES showing at the Rusty Rabbit
PAPALOTE Hwy 90 / 512.797.4832 Original Art of the Big Bend / Located in a 113 year old adobe building in downtown Sanderson , Papalote Antiques and Thangs specializes in regional art , Texas wines , local books , and antiques . Wine tastings , art showings , and book signings are held throughout the year .
8 BIG BEND GALLERIES AND ARTISTS / 2015