Big Bend Texas Galleries & Artists 2016 | Page 8

GG&A 2016.qxp_Layout 1 10/14/15 3:14 PM Page 8 “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.” GALLERIES MARATHON - Georgia O’Keeffe Apache Road, Falling Cloud, Gentling Grass & Shred, E. DAN KLEPPER Evans Gallery features James H. Evans' striking photographs of the Big Bend landscape and some of its more curious inhabitants. Just yards away is artist and author E. Dan Klepper's gallery of photos and images that capture the windswept landscape and vibrant regional culture.  The Gage Hotel was voted the best small hotel in Texas by Texas Highways Magazine and now includes To Fort Stockton the beautifully renovated, historic Captain Shepherd's House, built in 1899.   Eve's Garden Bed and Breakfast is a colorful and charming compound of local art and unique architecture 385 that encompasses an entire town block.  Marathon is just 36 miles 90 north of Big Bend National To Sanderson Park. It is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate on your way to or from the Park. Don't miss it! North For information, visit www.visitmarathontexas.com/. Not to Scale If you blink while driving along U.S. Highway 90, you could miss the town of Marathon 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 and world-class lodging and dining.  Ave A Ave B Ave C Ave D Marathon 90 To Alpine 3rd 1 3 2 4 2nd 5 Railroad 385 To Big Bend The Gage Hotel, DANA JONES 8 BIG BEND GALLERIES AND ARTISTS / 2016 1 / THE GALLERIES AT EVE’S GARDEN Ave. C and North 3rd / 432.386.4165 / evesgarden.org Original works by local artists Priscilla Wiggins, Monte Schatz, Luc Novovitch and Maisie Lee, and Austin artists Ed Acuna and Alexa Walker are displayed throughout the gathering areas and guest rooms of Eve's Garden Bed and Breakfast. The sustainable building is a unique architectural fusion of Old Mexico and Middle Eastern, constructed using papercrete technology developed on site. 2 / EVANS GALLERY 4 doors down from The Gage / 432.386.4366 / jameshevans.com / desertcritterwear.com Photographs of 27-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." 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' 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. 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 Ritchey Brothers Building. The historic hotel was designed and built in 1927 by renowned southwest architect Henry Trost. It features elegant accommodations with authentic period decor. 4 / THE KLEPPER GALLERY 105 N. Ave. D / 432.386.6789 / [email protected] kleppergallery.com Exhibiting the work of artist and author E. Dan Klepper. Klepper is an artist with an international exhibition resume. The gallery features stunning images of Texas and the Big Bend region. Klepper is also the author of books and magazine articles on nature, wildlife, culture and outdoor adventures. 5 / THE RUSTY RABBIT Hwy. 90, Marathon / 432.386.4310 Showcasing art by Kathy Haynes, Lindy Cook Severns, Chase Almond, and Ginger Lemons and photography by Carol Townsend, Bob Freeman, Jill Miller, Tim McKenna, Cathy McNair and Monika Rodgers. SANDERSON, TX 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.