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Desert environments have inspired great philosophers, poets, artists and dreamers of every description. The Chihuahuan Desert, that the Big Bend region is a part of, is no exception. Once described as a dusty bohemia, the greater Terlingua area enjoys an abundance of resident musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, lapidarists, ceramicists and talented actors. (painting oil on canvas by Bonnie Wunderlich)

The Terlingua music scene is lively for such a remote location. Local dance bands travel around the state and in some cases the world, to play their unique Big Bend, West Texas music. A local theatre group produces 2 plays each year that are of surprising quality. La Kiva Bar and Grill has hosted "open mike" each Wednesday night for many years.

Search by location for shops and galleries that feature mostly work by local artists.



Terlingua Arts PDF Print E-mail

Terlingua/Study Butte have a unique setting and atmosphere that lends itself to great art projects as well as attracts residents with artistic inclination. There are several locations to see local art and handwork.

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Marathon Arts PDF Print E-mail

Marathon offers a few nice shops and art galleries with a pleasantly non-pretensious and laid back approach that offer fine arts and photography, handcrafts, books and unique regional clothing.

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