All Day

Westward Faux Exhibit by B. Shawn Cox

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa

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 

Ongoing

Odessa Tattoo Expo

Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa

Come out for the 11th annual ODESSA TATTOO EXPO hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show! Live tattooing all weekend by up to 200 award-winning tattoo artists! Tickets will be available at the door only! Get there before 5pm on Friday for a $5 discount on any pass (day or weekend)! Friday: 1:00pm – 11:00pm = $25 ($5 off before 5pm) Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm = $25 Sunday: 11:00am – 9:00pm = $25 3-day weekend pass = $40 We’re bringing up to 200 talented tattoo artists all to one location for YOUR tattoo needs! All different styles from realism, traditional, black, and grey, to color tattoos. FREE RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS with $1,200 worth of free tattoos throughout the weekend with the attending artists of your choice! Each day, we will be raffling off 2 free tattoos! This is a free raffle with the purchase of your entrance pass. Must be 18 to enter the raffle and be present to win! Winner must be 18 with a valid ID. All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult). MUST BE 18 & OVER WITH A VALID ID FOR TATTOOS!

Adventures in Art: Drawing

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa

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.

$20