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James Turrell's Skyspace, Houston »
Skyspace, Houston
June 2012 by Mimi Swartz
Galveston Makes Lemonade »
After the island lost more than 35,000 trees to Hurricane Ike, a group of artists carved 35 stumps into beautiful and intricate sculptures.
February 2012 by Sonia Smith
Sketch Artist
Gary Myrick’s impressions of the courtroom. Images and captions by Gary Myrick
January 2012
Sketchy Characters »
Before cameras were allowed in courtrooms, artist Gary Myrick and his assortment of colored pencils provided Texas television audiences with a vivid look at the state’s high-profile legal proceedings against figures like T. Cullen Davis, Henry Lee Lucas, and Charles Harrelson.
January 2012 by John Spong
One Family, Two Very Different Artists »
Gary Panter, famous for designing the bizarre and far-out Pee-wee's Playhouse set, went home to Sulphur Springs for the holidays and showed his mind-bending art in a local gallery alongside his father's traditional oil paintings.
January 2012 by Lee Hancock
Six Must-See Museums and Collections »
Six members from Women for the Arts share which museums, collections, and venues travelers should not miss.
December 2011 by Stirling Kelso
The Artist
Thirty years ago, Mary Eula Sears, a 77-year-old woman who loved to paint flowers and landscapes, was brutally murdered in her Abilene home. A jury found a local ne’er-do-well guilty of the crime and sentenced him to death. But three decades later, the verdict still divides this tough West Texas town—and the victim’s family. Here are some of her works.
November 2011 Produced by Patricia Busa McConnico
Straight From the Art »
From the Menil in Houston to the Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas museums are home to some of the greatest paintings and sculptures in the world. But what are the best within our borders? Come along on a guided tour of the ten works of art you must see before you die.
October 2011 by Jordan Breal
Texas Treasures »
My journey in early Texas art began while I was a student at Southern Methodist University, where I studied Frank Reaugh pastels and met Jerry Bywaters. After 24 years at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, curating exhibitions and traveling the state, I’ve come up with a list of greatest hits.
October 2011 by Michael R. Grauer
The Art Lover’s Companion »
More than sixty art insiders gave us their list of favorite works of art to see in Texas. So grab your notepad, sketchbook, or iPad and take the ultimate tour of must-see art in Texas.
October 2011 by Jordan Breal
A Q&A With Jordan Breal »
The associate editor on covering the arts scene in Texas.
October 2011 Interview by Emily Mitchell
Opening Days »
A round-up of impressive art exhibitions.
October 2011 by Jordan Breal
Marathon »
The Gateway to Big Bend offers enough tasty food and worthy art to attract event the hiking-averse.
September 2011 by Jordan Breal
The Rookie »
Two and a half years ago, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum asked me to organize an exhibit about high school football. Did I mention I'm not a curator?
August 2011 by Joe Nick Patoski
Richard Linklater
The 2011 Texas Monthly Short Film contest. Shoot what you know. Deadline June 1.
Paint by Numbers »
How Jerry Jones made Cowboys Stadium into one of the state’s best art galleries. Seriously!
February 2011 by Michael Ennis
Paint-By-Numbers Art »
Trey Speegle on paint-by-numbers art.
December 2010 Interview by Mimi Swartz
Alpine »
In this high-desert hub just north of Big Bend National Park, you’ll find Western artwork, Mexican handicrafts, and the unexpected snow cone.
September 2010 by Jordan Breal
Life Cycle »
Horton Foote’s bountiful last act.
April 2010 by Christopher Kelly
The Manual 2.0
Watch the experts teach Andrea Valdez how to take the perfect bluebonnet photo.
April 2010
Poetry in Motion »
Bands inspire Thax Douglas. And, sometimes, he inspires bands.
April 2010 by Sarah Collins
Made in Texas »
What weighs 32,000 pounds and is more than thirty feet tall? The largest DNA in the state.
April 2010 by Kristin Ellertson
The Illusionist »
For more than thirty years, artist Damian Priour has crafted beautiful sculptures made of limestone, metal, wood, bronze, and glass.
February 2010 by Nicolette Mallow
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