• 40 Years 40 Artists: An Anniversary Exhibition

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Museum

    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, […]

  • Peoples of the World: Works on Paper

    International Cultural Center - Texas Tech Lubbock 601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX, United States
    Visual Arts

    https://www.depts.ttu.edu/international/events/2025/peoples-of-the-world-works-on-paper/

  • The Open Show

    Arts Council of Midland 806 S. Main Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Visual Arts

    A platform providing emerging artists the opportunity to present their work regardless of experience or affiliation. Join us in welcoming new and local artists as they showcase their work during our open show exhibition! The artwork being showcased includes a wide range of artist styles and mediums such as painting, photography, mixed media and ceramic.

  • Toward 2025

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    DATE: Now - June 1 TIME: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included in Membership and General Admission Explore an engaging exhibit led by textile-based artist Ann Morton, centered on community and environment. TOWARD 2050 invites the public to craft handmade artworks that express their views on the environment. These unique creations will come together in a captivating labyrinth installation at the Garden that encourages visitors to take steps towards addressing climate change. About the Artist Ann Morton is a textile-based artist, educator and social practitioner ​living in Phoenix, Arizona. Her work utilizes traditional fiber techniques as conceptual tools for aesthetic, social communication to examine a society of which we are all a part — as bystanders, participants, victims and perpetrators. She is driven by a desire to employ her art as a voice for advocacy. The work reflects her own handwork, but also orchestrates the handwork from a variety of community participants through public interventions that seek to harness the power in the act of making for social purpose. View additional exhibit information here. May 3, 2025 is World Labyrinth Day Guided Labyrinth Experience 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Plaza with artist Ann Morton and labyrinth expert […]

  • The Leaf Connection

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Visual Arts

    DATES: Now through Aug. 24 TIMES: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission. The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1,000 ceramic pieces, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity. During the course of the exhibit, local artist Mary Meyer will periodically add new ceramic leaves as more people contribute observations on iNaturalist. The Garden invites guests to engage with this distinctive art installation, offering a captivating opportunity to reconnect with nature. Exhibition unavailable during private events. Mary Meyer is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work utilizes systems of carved components that investigate the intimate connections between community and botanicals. Originally trained in stone carving, she is drawn to meditative processes and materials such as clay, wood and metal that foster the intuitive exploration of form. Meyer has lived in Arizona for more than 28 years. She holds a BFA in sculpture from Arizona State University where she studied foundry casting methods and metalworking. She completed her graduate studies […]

  • Puffs

    Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    For seven years, a boy went to wizard school and conquered evil--but this is not his story. This is the story of Puffs, who just happened to be there too. Get Tickets

  • Create Playdate

    Recurring
    Phoenix Art Museum 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Museum

    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 […]

  • Viva La Fiesta: Luis Angel “El Flaco”

    Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    Get ready for the 2025 Viva La Fiesta Odessa! This year’s celebration is bigger than ever – kicking off on Friday, May 2nd, and running through Sunday, May 5th at the Ector County Coliseum. Enjoy concerts from artists like Grupo el Duelo, Luis Angel El Flaco, La Maquinaria Nortena & more! Plus, explore 100+ vendors, delicious food trucks, a petting zoo, carnival rides, and even pig & duck racing. Daily tickets start at $20, and three-day passes are $55. Visit VivaFiestaOdessa.com for tickets and details.

  • Suites & Streets

    Basin PBS Studio 203 N Main, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    Suite from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book - Giles Farnaby Street Song - Michael Tilson Thomas Suite Americana No. 1 - Enrique Crespo Dos Tangos Nuevos - Astor Piazzolla $25 General Admission, Students $12

  • West Texas Symphony Permian Basin String Quartet

    Allison Fine Arts Building 3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    The West Texas Symphony invites all to the spring recital of the Permian Basin String Quartet. Enjoy lovely chamber music in an intimate setting