Adventures in Art: Painting
2024-11-03 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
The Ellen Noël Art Museum is thrilled to announce a new session of Adventures in Art, designed for aspiring artists aged 6-12. This engaging program offers young creatives the opportunity to learn the art of portrait painting, focusing on capturing the likeness of family members. Classes are scheduled from 2:30-4:30 PM, making for an inspiring and educational afternoon activity.
Participants will begin with a tour of the museum’s current exhibitions, drawing inspiration from professional artworks before diving into their own studio projects. The hands-on experience allows students to explore various techniques and develop their unique artistic skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.
The cost for each class is $20, with advance online registration required by noon Thursday, October 31st. Due to the limited class size, we encourage early registration to ensure your young artist secures a spot. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to immerse themselves in the world of portrait painting, gain new artistic insights, and enjoy a creative and supportive environment.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance for your child to enhance their artistic abilities and create meaningful portraits of their loved ones. Register now for Adventures in Art and let their creativity flourish at the Ellen Noël Art Museum!

Art Tales: Stuck
2024-11-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event designed for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to experience a beautifully illustrated story and a creative art activity. This free event offers an engaging children’s story followed by a hands-on art project that connects to the tale.
Our featured book for this session is Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. Little ones will be entertained by the whimsical story of Floyd and his attempts to free his kite from a tree. After the story, children will get to participate in an art activity inspired by Floyd’s adventures. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!

Art Tales: My Name is Elizabeth!
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children’s story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale.
Our featured book for this session is My Name Is Elizabeth! by Anika Dunklee. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of Elizabeth, a little girl with a big personality, who loves her name just the way it is. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by Elizabeth’s adventures. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!

Starbright Village
2024-12-05 17:00 - 2024-12-29 23:00 | McKinney Park, 625 W Pool Road, Odessa, TX, 79763, United States
Experience West Texas Holiday Magic at Starbright Village!
Over 300,000 twinkling lights and festive holiday themes create a magical wonderland that’s sure to delight visitors of all ages
Whether your walking or driving through, this display will bring out your holiday spirit as the light shine bright and holiday music plays over your radio.
Starbright Village is open nightly starting December 5 – December 29.
Admission is completely FREE, so bring the whole family and experience the magic of West Texas this holiday season!

Westward Faux Exhibit by B. Shawn Cox
2025-01-10 - 2025-03-02 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
B. Shawn Cox, originally from Monahans, Texas, veered away from a ranching lifestyle to pursue degrees in Architecture and Law. Following various business ventures and detours, he now finds himself driven by a compelling urge to create. His current artistic endeavors involve revisiting and reflecting upon memories, perceptions, and understandings-some real, some imagined, often twisted. Through this exploration of both internal and external narratives, Cox aims to visually express the motivations and gain insights into the world and his place within it.
Ellen Noël Art Museum is temporarily housed in the UTPB Presidential Archives, located at 4919 E. University Blvd. Odessa, TX 79762.
This exhibition is open during their business hours:
TUESDAY – SUNDAY 12 – 5 PM
THURSDAY 12 – 8 PM
CLOSED MONDAY AND HOLIDAYS
Admission is FREE

Valentine Making Workshop - Free Event
2025-02-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Spread the love this Valentine’s season with a creative twist! Join us for a delightful hands-on experience where you can design your very own original and unique valentine. Using fun and artistic techniques like collage, printmaking, and stamping, you’ll have the chance to craft a heartfelt masterpiece that’s truly one of a kind. Whether you’re making something special for a loved one or just exploring your creative side, this event is perfect for everyone.
Best of all, this exciting activity is completely FREE and open to ALL AGES! Bring your family, friends, or just yourself, and let your imagination run wild. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate love and creativity in a fun, relaxed setting. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Adventures in Art: Drawing
2025-03-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
The Ellen Noël Art Museum is thrilled to announce a new session of Adventures in Art, designed for aspiring artists aged 6-12. This engaging program offers young creatives the opportunity to learn the art of portrait painting, focusing on capturing the likeness of family members. Classes are scheduled from 2:30-4:30 PM, making for an inspiring and educational afternoon activity.
Participants will begin with a tour of the museum’s current exhibitions, drawing inspiration from professional artworks before diving into their own studio projects. The hands-on experience allows students to explore various techniques and develop their unique artistic skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.
The cost for each class is $20, with advance online registration required. Due to the limited class size, we encourage early registration to ensure your young artist secures a spot. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to immerse themselves in the world of portrait painting, gain new artistic insights, and enjoy a creative and supportive environment.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance for your child to enhance their artistic abilities and create meaningful portraits of their loved ones. Registration forms coming soon.

40 Years 40 Artists: An Anniversary Exhibition
2025-03-07 - 2025-05-30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
In celebration of the Museum’s 40th anniversary, we are excited to announce this exhibition as a tribute to our collection. Throughout the past four decades, we have diligently collected and preserved a diverse collection of artworks that encapsulates the cultural and historical significance of our region and the broader artistic community. Our collecting mission has been rooted in the belief that collecting art is not merely a task; it is a responsibility we hold for future generations. By ensuring that these works of art, along with the narratives they convey, remain accessible, we are fostering a lasting connection between our community and the artistic expressions that define it.
This exhibition will not only showcase 40 exceptional artists but also feature a timeline that highlights significant events from the Museum’s history over the last 40 years. These artworks will spark memories of past shows, programs, and events, allowing visitors to reflect on our history.
We invite you to explore these artistic contributions that resonate with our identity and inspire ongoing dialogue about our community’s journey. Join us in celebrating our past, present, and future as we honor the artists and stories that shape our collective experience.
This exhibition features old favorites, never-before-seen artworks, and recent acquisitions, all from the Museum’s vault.

Object of the Month: Ruben Ochoa, Zoned Out In The 90045
2025-04-24 11:30 - 12:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection.
Featured in the exhibition The Collection: 1960 – Now, Ruben Ochoa’s Zoned Out in the 90045 depicts Ficus trees breaking through Los Angeles sidewalks. Join Docent Michelle Notricia as she examines this suite of six chromogenic prints, drawing parallels between nature’s resilience in overcoming human-made barriers and natural disasters and the perseverance of immigrant communities.

Family Studio
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Presented in the classroom located in the admin building.
Limited capacity. Advance registration required.
TICKETS: $20 for Members/$10 for youth Members (ages 8-17) | $40 for the general public/$20 for youth (ages 8-17)
Join designer Leonar Aispuro for a hands-on workshop inspired by the designs of Anna Sui, whose garments are on view in exhibition The World of Anna Sui. Participants will get to explore creativity through custom-printed textiles and create a scarf, bow, or sew a stuffed doll, blending fashion design with playful artistry.
Family Studio is a collaborative workshop designed for children ages eight and up, along with their parents or caregivers, to experience and create art together. You’ll be guided through the art-making activity, gaining insights into its artistic value and unique characteristics. Each session includes a conversation in the galleries about the workshop’s inspired artwork on display, followed by a hands-on studio art activity. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable family experience, this event offers enjoyment for all ages. The workshop includes all art-making materials, instruction, and general admission to the museum. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
About the Teaching Artist
Leonor Aispuro is a Mexico born fashion designer with a focus on sustainable and ethical design. Drawing inspiration from nature, intricate construction of vintage clothing, and traditional sewing techniques, Leonor creates textiles and ready to wear pieces adorned with natural hues and unique motifs.
Family Studio is made possible by Jane A. Lehman and Alan G. Lehman Foundation.

Create Playdate
2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Create Playdate
Want to make art inspired by your favorite Phoenix Art Museum works on view? Create Playdate offers young artists a hands-on maker experience during their visit through our mobile, in-gallery art cart. Each week’s Create Playdate offers a fresh and fun theme featuring an artwork on view, an art making activity to do at the Museum, and kids’ projects to extend the fun at home!
Create Playdate is included in general admission and no registration is required. Drop in any Saturday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
April 2025
Saturday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Contemporary photography exhibition Widening the Lens: Photography, Ecology, and the Contemporary Landscapehighlights how photography has altered our access to, understanding of, and impact on the natural world and our role within the landscape. Inspired by Edra Soto’s El Destino panel installation, visitors will reflect on the personal places that have shaped their own lives. Visitors will then have an opportunity to create their own kaleidoscope viewfinders using available materials and photographs.
Programs take place onsite in the galleries at Phoenix Art Museum. Create Playdate is free for members and included in general admission for the general public.

Create Playdate is made possible by First Things First, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

Storytime
2025-05-01 10:30, 2025-06-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
TICKETS: Free for Members | Included in general admission for the general public
Advance registration recommended
Designed for our youngest PhxArt visitors (ages 0-5) and their parents or caregivers, Storytime is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of early literacy, art-inspired play, and hands-on learning with family and friends. The Storytime series is offered on the first Thursday of each month inside the Museum.
Storytime is made possible by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for the Performing Arts, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs, and Traditional Legacy Schools.

Object of the Month: Madonna and Child
2025-05-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-15 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-22 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-29 11:30 - 12:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Object of the Month
Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public
Reserve your spot at the Visitor Services desk.
Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection.
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, Madonna and Child
This May, as we honor the mothers in our lives, join Master Docent Sherry Koopot for an exploration of Baroque painter Giovanni Francesco Barbieri’s Madonna and Child. In Christian art, Mary has long been depicted as the devoted mother of the infant Jesus. However, in today’s context, she represents far more-embodying maternal compassion, motherhood, and the strength of femininity.

Create Playdate
2025-05-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Create Playdate
Want to make art inspired by your favorite Phoenix Art Museum works on view? Create Playdate offers young artists a hands-on maker experience during their visit through our mobile, in-gallery art cart. Each week’s Create Playdate offers a fresh and fun theme featuring an artwork on view, an art making activity to do at the Museum, and kids’ projects to extend the fun at home!
Create Playdate is included in general admission and no registration is required. Drop in any Saturday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
May 2025
Saturday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Inspired by the annual migration of monarch butterflies from Canada to Mexico, Carlos Amorales conceived Black Cloud as a “swarm” of moths that take over museum spaces, rising to envelop the viewer. Made up of 25,000 black paper moths and butterflies of 30 different species, the installation forms a surreal, yet sublime gathering of insects delicately poised in sculptural formations. Visitors will create their own black paper moth and butterfly covered artwork.
Programs take place onsite in the galleries at Phoenix Art Museum. Create Playdate is free for members and included in general admission for the general public.
Create Playdate is made possible by First Things First, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

A Talk by Steven Porterfield
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Steven Porterfield, vintage and antiques expert and owner of The Cat’s Meow in Midland, Texas, will give an exclusive talk at the Ellen Noël Art Museum. He will share highlights from one of his treasured collections, drawing on decades of experience as a trusted name among collectors, museums, and industries like fashion and film. Known for his work on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, Steven offers a rare chance to explore the world of antiques. Seating is limited—don’t miss out!

Teen Artist Residency Program
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Yoga at the Museum
2025-06-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-06-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Members Only

Object of the Month: Pyramid
2025-06-05 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-07 11:30 - 12:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Object of the Month
Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public
Reserve your spot at the Visitor Services desk.
Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection.
Pyramid, Keith Haring
The Collection: Keith Haring highlights the dynamic relationship between Haring and the Museum during the vibrant 1980s. Join Docent Dave Obuck as he explores Pyramid, a work in which each side is dedicated to the elements-earth, sea, air, and outer space. Haring’s signature style, with its bold, simplified forms, transcends race, gender, creed, and sexuality, making his work universally resonant.

Create Playdate; June 2025
2025-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Create Playdate
Want to make art inspired by your favorite Phoenix Art Museum works on view? Create Playdate offers young artists a hands-on maker experience during their visit through our mobile, in-gallery art cart. Each week’s Create Playdate offers a fresh and fun theme featuring an artwork on view, an art making activity to do at the Museum, and kids’ projects to extend the fun at home!
Create Playdate is included in general admission and no registration is required. Drop in any Saturday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
June 2025
Saturday, June 7, 14, 21, 28 | 11 AM – 3 PM
American fashion designer Anna Sui reinvented pop culture fashion with her signature rock-and-roll romantic label in the 1990s and has remained a design icon ever since. Sui’s unique approach to creating narratives through her work is legendary: a self-taught historian of culture, art, and fashion, she samples music, books, exhibitions, movies, time periods, photography, and art movements in her designs. Inspired by the exhibition The World of Anna Sui, visitors will have an opportunity to create their own fashion designs using fashion plates and colored pencils.
Programs take place onsite in the galleries at Phoenix Art Museum. Create Playdate is free for members and included in general admission for the general public.
Create Playdate is made possible by First Things First, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

2025 Pots n Prints National Juried Exhibition
2025-06-14 - 2025-08-31 | Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery, 4901 E. Univsersity Blvd, Odessa, 79762, United States
Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery Charles A. Sorber Visual Arts Studios presents the 2025 Pots n Prints National Juried Exhibition! This is free and open to the public.
Juror: Laura Huckaby (San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts)
Exhibition Dates: June 14 – August 31
Closing Reception: August 28, 5–7pm
Summer Gallery Hours:
Mon-Thu: 8am–5:30pm
Friday: 8am–12pm
