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Art Museums in Texas
The Grace Museum, Abilene, Texas
The Grace Museum houses three museums – Art,
History and Children’s -- in the historic Grace Hotel. Built in 1909, The Grace – which is on the National
Historic Register, is a four-story, missions-revival style building, representing the hopes of the western
frontier. The first floor of The Grace includes an elegant, historic marble ballroom, a glass loggia, a large
enclosed brick courtyard, and a restored lobby. The rooftop has a large, open-air terrace. The Grace Museum
enriches and enhances the cultural life of Abilene and the West Texas region through its permanent collections,
special exhibits, classes, seminars and special events.
http://www.thegracemuseum.org
Ellen Noël Art Museum, Odessa, Texas
The Museum opened in 1985 as the “Art Institute for the Permian Basin”
in a beautiful new building on the south end of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin campus. The opening of this independent
art museum was a culmination of more than 20 years of grass roots fundraising efforts to build an art museum in Odessa, Texas.
The Museum was renamed in its 10th year to honor the leadership and philanthropy of Mrs. Ellen W. Noël.In its spacious galleries the
Museum presents twelve to eighteen exhibitions each year of great diversity of style, period, medium and culture
http://www.noelartmuseum.org
Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas
Shaded by lush landscaping, the Museum of the
Southwest lives in the historic Turner Mansion, recognized as a state and national historic site. Built in 1934,
the Mansion and grounds became the Museum's permanent home in 1968. The Museum complex has grown to include the
Marian Blakemore Planetarium and Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum.
http://www.museumsw.org
Amon Carter Museum
The
Amon Carter Museum was established through the generosity of Amon G.
Carter, Sr. (1879-1955), to house his collection of paintings and
sculpture by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.
http://www.cartermuseum.org
Austin Museum of Art
With
two locations to welcome our city and its visitors, the Austin
Museum of Art presents an array of art experiences in the fun,
informal, and collaborative spirit of Austin.
Blaffer Gallery
The
art museum of the University of Houston.
http://www.hfac.uh.edu/blaffer
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
The
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a not-for-profit, non-collecting
institution dedicated to presenting the art of our time to the
local, regional, national and international public.
http://www.camh.org
Cowboy Artists of America
Offical Site of Cowboy Artists of America. Artist Biographies and
Art, Current Events and CA News.
http://www.caamuseum.com
Dallas Museum of Art
Established in 1903, the Museum features an outstanding collection
of more than 23,000 works of art from around the world, from ancient
to modern times.
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org
Kimbell Art Museum
The
Kimbell Art Museum's holdings range in period from antiquity to the
20th century, including masterpieces by Duccio, Fra Angelico,
Mantegna, Caravaggio, El Greco, La Tour, Rubens, Velázquez, Rembra
http://www.kimbellart.org
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
http://samfa.org
San Antonio Art League Museum
San
Antonio Art League Museum is dedicated to the support and exhibition
of San Antonio and regional artists, the education of children,
students, and adults in art matters, and the public's enjoyment
http://www.saalm.org
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
The
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is the oldest art museum in Texas
and one of the oldest museums in the western United States.
http://www.mamfw.org
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