Our Mission
Odessa Arts exists to support and promote the Arts in Odessa and Ector County through Cultural Tourism, Arts Education and Arts Advocacy.
What We Do
Supporting and promoting the Arts in Odessa is multifaceted, much like the Arts themselves. These are the three elements at the core of our service:
Membership
Your membership ensures the
future of Odessa Arts.
Memberships may be purchased at individual or organizational levels and include a variety of bonus perks to reward you for your generous support.
Cultural Tourism Grants
Since 1978, Odessa Arts has granted money from the City of Odessa’s Hotel Occupancy Tax to promote Cultural Tourism in Odessa and Ector County. Applications are accepted
July 15 – August 15.
Submit your application here:
Programming
Odessa Arts proudly presents Books in the Basin, One Book Odessa, and the Odessa Shakespeare Festival. These events, and others we co-present, wouldn’t exist
without your support.
Public Art
Since 2014, Odessa Arts has managed the
Public Art collection for the City of Odessa.
Get Involved
Just as art needs an audience, Odessa Arts and
our member organizations need your participation to thrive.
Latest News
Honors Recital LIVE
Odessa College Department of Music invites you to The Honors Recital showcasing and honoring outstanding students of the 2019 - 2020 academic year! These students represent excellence in many areas of musical study at Odessa College including Voice, Piano, Guitar, and...
Permian Basin Cultural Institutions Announce June Programming Changes
Permian Basin cultural institutions announce June programming changes Odessa, TX – Odessa Arts, Downtown Odessa Inc., The Black Cultural Council of Odessa, and the Museum of the Southwest in Midland have adjusted programming changes for the month of June. June dates...
COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
WIth so many arts organizations going dark during this time, Texans for the Arts has put together a resource page listing the various entities offering assistance. This page is updated regularly to be current in this ever changing landscape. Texans for the Arts...
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Reach Out
To Us
Whether you’re a local arts organization that has questions about our grant process or becoming a member, or a community member ready to take the next step in your support of the Arts, we’d love to hear from you!