Artist Spotlight

This page celebrates the talented artists who have contributed to Marfa Studio of Arts over the years; from established professionals to emerging voices in our community. Here, you’ll find profiles of current and past artists we’ve worked with, including their bios, statements, and samples of their work. This page serves as an ongoing archive of the creative individuals who help shape MSA’s mission and reflect the diverse spirit of Marfa’s artistic landscape.

CURRENT & ACTIVE ARTISTS

Malinda Beeman "Our founder"

Malinda Beeman’s artwork has been exhibited throughout the United States, Europe, & South & Central America, & is held in numerous corporate & private collections. She has received two major Artist Awards from the National Endowment for the Arts.
A lifelong artist & educator, Beeman earned her B.A. in Graphics from San Diego State University & her M.F.A. in Printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute. She went on to teach as a Professor of Printmaking at the University of Houston & served as Program Coordinator of Painting & Drawing at Anderson Ranch Art Center in Colorado.
In 2000, she founded the Marfa Studio of Arts, where she continues to serve as President of the Board & Coordinator. Beyond her work as an artist & educator, Beeman is also co-partner of Marfa Maid Dairy, an artisanal goat cheese dairy, & co-founder of the Marfa Saturday Market. She continues to maintain an active studio practice at her home in Antelope Hills, near Marfa.

Lisa Chestnut

Lisa Chestnut earned her degree in Landscape Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 1987, & has since worked in the private sector with firms specializing in residential, resort, & retail design. Now based in Marfa, her practice is shaped by the act of wandering & close observation. While many are drawn to the horizon, Chestnut looks downward, gathering objects left behind by human activity & transformed by wind & rain. Her sculptures are made entirely from materials collected on her daily walks & are hand-pressed in her Marfa studio. “Each piece offers a small, tangible fragment of place; an invitation to take a bit of Marfa with you.”