GALLERIES
MARATHON
BIRDS AND THEIR EARTHBOUND COMPANIONS - “These images feature live wild birds captured during biological surveys in Texas, photographed on site and against textile backdrops, and then released. They are part of a portfolio call “Birds
and Their Earthbound Companions”, an ongoing project to photograph wild animals in hand and on release. Most of the animals are tagged, marked or banded as conscripted participants in studies on behavior, species, and habitat. To photograph
them, I accompany biologists into the field with my equipment and a small, portable set with a series of backdrops.” - E. DAN KLEPPER
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2 / EVANS GALLERY
Four doors down from The Gage /
432.386.4366
jameshevans.com /
desertcritterwear.com
Photographs of 28-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.
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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
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former railroad shipping town contains some serious artistic talent and world-class
lodging and dining.
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
3 / THE GAGE HOTEL & V6 GALLERY
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 and other original artwork can
be seen in the V6 Gift Shop & Gallery. The historic hotel was designed and
built in 1927 by renowned southwest architect Henry Trost. It features elegant
accommodations with authentic period decor.
Magazine and was voted #6 in the Top 15 Hotels in Texas from Conde Nast
Traveler magazine. The Gage now includes the beautifully renovated, historic
Captain Shepherd's House, built in 1899 and the V6 Coffee Shop.
Eve's Garden Bed and Breakfast is a colorful and charming compound of local art
and unique architecture that encompasses an entire town block.
Marathon is just 36 miles north of Big Bend National Park. It is the perfect place
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.
to relax and rejuvenate on your way to or from the Park. Don't miss it!
For information, visit www.visitmarathontexas.com.
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.
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5 / CACTUS FLOWER
103 Hwy. 90 / 432-244-8432 / [email protected]
Photography by Carol Townsend
6 / GALLEN GALLERY
105 N. Hwy 90 next to post office / 432-244-6363
gallengallery.com / [email protected]
Featuring work by Richard G. Allen. Images of the Big Bend region and local
and imaginary images. Art lessons available. Daily 9-2 (closed 12-1) except
Tuesdays. Call ahead