Marfa Studio of Arts celebrates the creativity of Marfa and the wider Texas region through year-round exhibitions in our 1,000-square-foot gallery.
exhibitions
Our rotating shows feature local and regional artists, alongside the imaginative work of students from our SITES program. Each exhibition reflects the diversity and spirit of our community; from emerging creators to established professionals.
The quiet landscape and unique atmosphere of Marfa have long drawn artists from around the country and the world. MSA is proud to provide a professional space where their work can be shared with the public. A portion of every sale supports our nonprofit mission, helping fund free art education and community programs.
The quiet landscape and unique atmosphere of Marfa have long drawn artists from around the country and the world. MSA is proud to provide a professional space where their work can be shared with the public. A portion of every sale supports our nonprofit mission, helping fund free art education and community programs.
The gallery is open Wednesday - Saturday | 12 PM - 5 PM
Interested in showing your work? Visit our page to learn how to apply.
our programs
Since its founding, MSA has supported creativity across generations through exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs.
In 2005, MSA launched our flagship initiative, SITES (Studio in the Elementary School), and remains the only in-school arts program in Marfa.
SITES operates independently within the Marfa Elementary School, offering an artist-designed and artist-led curriculum. Students explore multiple mediums such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, and design throughout the academic year. Tailored through our selection, the program is guided by professional artists and art educators from our community. This approach allows children to see art through the eyes of working artists, observe creative processes firsthand, and gain the confidence and skills to complete projects of their own.
Beyond technical instruction, SITES encourages students to discover and explore the joy and complexity of art-making; helping them build self-expression, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. All materials and instruction are provided free of charge, ensuring that every child in Marfa has access to quality art education.
In 2005, MSA launched our flagship initiative, SITES (Studio in the Elementary School), and remains the only in-school arts program in Marfa.
SITES operates independently within the Marfa Elementary School, offering an artist-designed and artist-led curriculum. Students explore multiple mediums such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, and design throughout the academic year. Tailored through our selection, the program is guided by professional artists and art educators from our community. This approach allows children to see art through the eyes of working artists, observe creative processes firsthand, and gain the confidence and skills to complete projects of their own.
Beyond technical instruction, SITES encourages students to discover and explore the joy and complexity of art-making; helping them build self-expression, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. All materials and instruction are provided free of charge, ensuring that every child in Marfa has access to quality art education.
sites: studio in elementary school
Serving Pre-K through 6th grade, the SITES program follows Texas TEKS curriculum standards, integrating art into students’ intellectual and emotional development.
Through hands-on projects and creative exploration, children experience the joy and complexity of art-making while developing skills in observation, expression, and problem solving.
Each spring, the MSA Gallery hosts a dedicated SITES Student Exhibition, celebrating the achievements of young artists and inviting families and the community to share in their work.
Through hands-on projects and creative exploration, children experience the joy and complexity of art-making while developing skills in observation, expression, and problem solving.
Each spring, the MSA Gallery hosts a dedicated SITES Student Exhibition, celebrating the achievements of young artists and inviting families and the community to share in their work.
our artist-teachers
All SITES instruction is led by active artists and arts educators from the local community. Their mentorship allows students to witness the creative process firsthand; learning not only how to make art, but how to think like an artist.
Students also get the chance to visit and experience Marfa’s world-renowned art spaces, including Ballroom Marfa, the Judd Foundation, the Chinati Foundation, and the Ayn Foundation. These visits expand their understanding of art, architecture, and design while connecting them to the rich artistic landscape of their own hometown.
Students also get the chance to visit and experience Marfa’s world-renowned art spaces, including Ballroom Marfa, the Judd Foundation, the Chinati Foundation, and the Ayn Foundation. These visits expand their understanding of art, architecture, and design while connecting them to the rich artistic landscape of their own hometown.
community impact
For nearly two decades, Marfa Studio of Arts has been a creative cornerstone of the Big Bend region.
Through our exhibitions, educational programs, and artist collaborations, we’ve helped hundreds of students and community members engage with art in meaningful ways.
The Marfa Studio of Arts is especially proud of the incredible artwork created through the SITES program. Each year, the MSA Gallery is transformed by the SITES teachers and students, who present their projects in a special exhibition that highlights their creativity and growth. These shows are accompanied by joyful community receptions. Bringing together families, MES (Marfa Elementary School) staff, teachers, and of course the young artists themselves to celebrate their accomplishments and the excitement of making art.
Our gallery offers a platform for Texas artists to share their work, while our SITES program ensures that Marfa’s youngest residents grow up with access to hands-on, high-quality arts education.
Every purchase, donation, and participation in our programs directly supports this mission; keeping art alive, accessible, and thriving in West Texas.
Through our exhibitions, educational programs, and artist collaborations, we’ve helped hundreds of students and community members engage with art in meaningful ways.
The Marfa Studio of Arts is especially proud of the incredible artwork created through the SITES program. Each year, the MSA Gallery is transformed by the SITES teachers and students, who present their projects in a special exhibition that highlights their creativity and growth. These shows are accompanied by joyful community receptions. Bringing together families, MES (Marfa Elementary School) staff, teachers, and of course the young artists themselves to celebrate their accomplishments and the excitement of making art.
Our gallery offers a platform for Texas artists to share their work, while our SITES program ensures that Marfa’s youngest residents grow up with access to hands-on, high-quality arts education.
Every purchase, donation, and participation in our programs directly supports this mission; keeping art alive, accessible, and thriving in West Texas.