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📍 Big Bend, Texas
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Colleen O'Brien. Abstract paintings using natural local soil, rock pigments, water and pastel on canvas documenting the terroir of Big Bend.
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Marfa was alive last night with openings across town, so many people having a great time! Perfect weather, beautiful thunderheads, but just for show. Cool air and calm breeze- the kind of weather that feels like it’s showing off! This is one of the toned and selectively bleached cyanotypes I have at @weareclubnowhere - open this weekend 11-4. The show is filled with regional artist’s work and is one to put on your gallery schedule! Santa Elena from the overlook. I had never been to the overlook but glad I did! I need to remember that the overlooks though out Big Bend National Park are worth stopping for! @yosdyvaldivia representing Presidio! Gorgeous night sky photography by @marcusc_photo @keirstingpratt representing Sanderson! Wonderful collection of photos from @ruidosachurch And great documentary photography by Carlos Morales @celizario (sorry I didn’t get a better shot, Carlos!) Yay! I met the artist- Marfa artist @jeremiahshootsfilm (His mom is a friend in Alpine and this was my first time meeting him!) Always intriguing work by @eureka_draw ! Personal hero- @colleen_obrien has some gorgeous pieces in the exhibit- alongside some larger pieces by @eureka_draw Sweet little pieces by @katybaldock7 ! More @katybaldock7 🙂 @diana_simard - LOVE her work! @jk_barnes !! (Sorry for the reflections!) There’s a time lapse video by @marcusc_photo Alongside his beautiful astrophotography! Also in the exhibit: beautiful black and white photos by Julián Herrera @vidjuheffex - I got distracted and forgot to circle back to his work! Go see it in person!
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📍Museum of Big Bend 🎨@colleen_obrien This artist works with clay and natural pigments to depict the waters along the border in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. This project documents the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park. The proposed border wall would have cut off wildlife in the US from accessing drinking water 📍El Museo de Big Bend La artista trabaja con arcilla y pigmentos naturales para dibujar las aguas fronterizas en Texas, Nuevo México y Arizona. Este proyecto documenta el Río Bravo en el parque nacional Big Bend. El muro propuesto separa a la vida silvestre del agua para beber #bigbend #bigbendnationalpark #riobravo
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Now open! Here is the incredible work on view at the Coal and Wood. Stop by and meet several of the artists that have travelled in for the show! List of participating artists in alphabetical order: Alia Shawkat *in town / attending* Colleen O’Brien *in town / attending* Dani Kump *in town / attending* Denise Yaghmourian Hunter Lacey Janelle Borsberry *Local to Marfa* Jasmine McGlade *in town / attending* Jessica Niello-White Justin Almquist *Local to Marfa* Katrina Jane *Local to Marfa* Lauren Jablonski *Local to Marfa* Magalie Guérin *Local to Marfa* Nathaniel Russell Nicole Rosenthal *Local to Marfa* Rebekah Nolan *in town / attending* Terri Loewenthal Tina Rivera *Local to Marfa* Zade Williamson *Local to Marfa* Opening reception: Friday 10.9 5-7pm Open 11am-5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday Closing party with coffee by @mutualfriendsmarfa and cakes by @circleandcrescent on Monday 10.12 from 10am-12pm
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You gonna be in #marfa for #chinatiweekend ? Come on over to @marfaspiritco for some real country music hand made by West Texans. My good friend @marybrettsings is gonna open things up for us, too! We'll send y'all home tired but satisfied. #westtexas loves you. 🤠 📸 @clancie.boire
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A month or so ago we asked some friends and neighbors for their reaction to the ever changing situation of the border wall. The result is our 16th exhibition and marks the beginning of our 3rd year in existence. Please join us for this important show. Opening reception FRIDAY 5-10PM with additional views this weekend SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM-4PM Featured work by Liz Potter Colleen O’Brien Shea Carley Yosdy Valdivia Diana Simard Jessie Barnes Katy Baldock Keirstin Pratt Julián Herrera Jeremiah Tijerina Carlos Morales Marcus Connolly Club Nowhere 401 s highland avenue marfa texas usa #marfa #chinatiweekend #nowall #noalmuro
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*REGULARZ*
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THE COAL AND WOOD Group Exhibition October 9–12, 2026 During Chinati Weekend Opening Reception Friday, October 9 · 5–7 PM Coffee + Cake Morning Viewing & Closing Party Monday, October 12 · 10 AM–12 PM Especially for the locals who worked all weekend. Open daily 11 AM–5 PM Free and open to the public 205 E 2nd St · Marfa, Texas Organized and poster design by Simone Rubi With support from @staub_usa and @littlesaintsco See you in the barn.
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#westtexas photo dump Shout out ol’ buddy @davidminercountry on this banger of a new song.
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#westtexas
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Meet the artists for the upcoming group exhibition! The Coal and Wood October 9–12 205 E 2nd St Marfa, TX A group exhibition coinciding with Chinati Weekend 2026. Opening Reception Friday, October 9, 5–7 PM Coffee + Cake Monday, October 12, 10 AM–12 PM Open daily 11 AM–5 PM Free and open to the public. Participating artists: Alia Shawkat Colleen O’Brien Dani Kump Denise Yaghmourian Hunter Lacey Janelle Borsberry Jasmine McGlade Jessica Niello-White Justin Almquist Katrina Jane Lauren Jablonski Magalie Guérin Nathaniel Russell Nicole Rosenthal Rebekah Nolan Terri Loewenthal Tina Rivera Zade Williamson Organized and curated by Simone Rubi. With thanks to Kate Shepherd, Terri Loewenthal, and Mary Etherington for their eyes and input. Exhibition layout by Eugene Binder. Installation by Justin Almquist. #aliashawkat #nathanielrussell #marfa #marfatx #chinatifoundation
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No Al Muro. Keep Big Bend wild and free. We don’t need a wall here. Fort Quitman to Amistad. words by Edward Abbey. @nobigbendwall
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