Creative talent thrives in the rugged Plains Trail Region where the likes of Georgia O' Keefe got her inspiration. Art lovers will find Art Festivals, imaginative Art Walks & Trails, studio tours, gallery strolls, painting demonstrations, and other events that are sure to excite art collectors and music lovers of any genre.
The Galleries at Sunset Center-Amarillo 3701 Plains Blvd. The Galleries are a collective of over 50 artists with unique studios under one roof. You will enjoy a fun creative evening as you wander through the mall on the 1st Friday of each month from 5 to 9 pm.
Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 Van Buren on the Amarillo College Campus. The AMOA features traveling and juried exhibits combined with a collection of a broad range of paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, and textiles from 20th century art to Southeast Asian treasures. Open Tuesday-Friday. For information: 806-371-5050. amarilloart.org Featuring artists and galleries such as: Donald Mullins, Bechtol & Bechtol, Studio Sentosa, Sunny Side, Bois d' Arc Press, Whoopee Art, Warp & Woof Studio, Art Gecko, and more.
The Art Center- Dumas 1810 Dumas Avenue. Open 10 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday. Free Admission. Call 806-935-5312 or visit www.dumasmuseumandartcenter.org.
Ben Konis Gallery- Amarillo 712 W. 17th Avenue by appointment. Free admission. 806-3733-8458
Blue Sage Art Gallery-Amarillo 3300 6th Avenue 3302 W. 6th. 11 am.-4pm. Tuesday-Friday. 10 am- 5pm- Saturday. 374-6568
The Citadelle Art Foundation- 512 Nelson Avenue in Canadian, the Citadelle is one of the region's most exceptional collections of art and antiques. Housed in the landmark 1910 1st Baptist Church amidst gardens adorned with statues and fountains, Malouf and Therese Abraham have created an artistic atmosphere sure to please all. Call: 806-323-8899 for details. http://www.thecitadelle.org/ Photo by Dr. Holle Humphries
The Home Mercantile Building- Nazareth 2nd & Leo 9-11 Monday-Thursday or by appointment. Free admission. 806-938-2529
Jim Ward Western & Wildlife Art-Canyon 6600 W. Cemetery Road by appointment. 806-655-3972
Kenneth Wyatt Studios- Tulia According to the cowboys who know their trade, is possibly the best painter of the horse in Western art. Kenneth Wyatt paintings are in oil, watercolour, pencil, pastel and charcoal. He is known for his numerous books as author, poet and illustrator. Kenneth Wyatt's art works for the public are in original paintings, giclee (canvas) prints, framed prints, matted prints, note cards, Christmas cards, jewelry, and limited edition bronze sculpture and pewter sculpture. http://www.kennethwyatt.com
The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA)-Lubbock This Art Center ia really at Home on the Plains where the actors & the dancers & film makers & the painters & the potters play. Where the arts on the South Plains can be seen and heard. 511 Avenue K 806-762-8606 lhuca.org
First Friday Art Trail-Lubbock The hottest trail in Lubbock starts downtown! Discover art that's uniquely Lubbock in galleries, studios, stores, restaurants--even car dealerships! Art, food, music, free trolley service, big sky, and flat land--what more is there? Every first Friday. Always free, but bring your debit card. www.FFAT.ORG 806-762-8606 511 Avenue K
Sagebrush Gallery- Canyon 2710 4th Avenue. 806-655-8811
Terry County Quilt Trail-Brownfield Texas's first quilt Trail consisits of 10 quilt blocks across the great Terry County. The quilts represent the family, religious and pioneering heritage of those who live there. 305 South 5th Street. For more information call: 806-637-4060 or visit www.terrycountyquilts.com Terry County Quilt Show is held each April.
Ballet Lubbock 5702 Genoa 806.785.3090, 806.785.3116 www.balletlubbock.org. Ballet Lubbock is a pre-professional ballet school with a performing company.
Charles Adams Gallery-Lubbock Painting, paints, sculpture and photography by regional and national artists. 4210 82nd Street
806.788.1008 www.charlesadamsgallery.com
Lubbock Moonlight Musicals 5237 92nd Street Lubbock, Texas 79424 806.632.0668 www.lubbockmoonlightmusicals.org. Lubbock Moonlight Musicals produces and presents in the Wells Fargo Amphitheatre in Mackenzie Park large, family-oriented musical theatrical works, using the talents and abilities of Texas Tech Music Theatre students and other college-age students, Lubbock-area and other high school students, local Lubbock talent and other artistic/technical professionals.
The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts-Lubbock 511 Avenue K 806.762.8606 Open Tuesday-Saturday 9-5 www.lhuca.org The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts provides a central, permanent home for the arts and cultural organizations in the south Plains region.
West Texas Photographic Society of Lubbock 3615 105th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423 The purpose of the West Texas Photographic Society of Lubbock is to encourage West Texas photographers to display their work and to share it with the community.
West Texas Watercolor Society-Lubbock Office at 511 Avenue K (Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts)
806.762.8606 www.westtexaswatercolor.com 806.745.7178
eddiestlmo@prodigy.net www.lubbockphotography.org WTWS provides its members with the opportunity to participate in competitive shows, exhibits, painting demonstrations, workshops, painting excursions, monthly meetings, book and video library, and a spring painting camp.
Berg Studios The Berg family tradition is alive and well at the largest stained glass studio in the Southwest. See their pieces and watch how the colorful glass is made, cute and arranged to create spiritual works of art. Group Rates available. Church Stained Glass Tours by reservation. 806-762-1119.
Lubbock Art Events- 1. Artist Studio Tours held in November 2. Downtown Art Market held the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is free and offers artists, musicians, local farmers, shopping in the Depot Entertainment District. 3. Flatland Film Festival that celebrates the art of film making is held each October. 4. Lubbock Arts Festival is held each April with a huge collections of visual, performing, culinary, fine arts, and children's art at the Civic Center. 5. Lubbock Symphony Orchestra-Yearly events.
Museum of Texas Tech University-Lubbock Explore collections in the arts, humanities, and sciences which include the SW Indian Art Gallery, Print Gallery, and Pre-Columbian Gallery. Free Entry. Visit: www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu
West Texas Walk of Fame- Lubbock Come to 8th & Avenue Q to walk in the larger-than-life tribute to legendary Lubbock musicianss Buddy Holly, The Crickets, Waylon Jennings, Mac Davis, Roy Orbinson, Joy Ely, Tanya Tucker, and more.