Museum of the Big Bend Reopens Today, July 14, 2020

by Christopher Blay July 13, 2020
Trappings of Texas Exhibition

“Looking Back ,”by Brian Asher, featured in “Trappings of Texas” at the Museum of the Big Bend. The Museum reopens Tuesday, July 14.

The Museum of the Big Bend has announced its reopening, scheduled for Tuesday, July 14. Its summer hours will be Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm, beginning with the exhibition Trappings of Texas, an annual group exhibition now in its 34th year. Among the safety protocols in place for the reopening are requirements for face coverings and social distancing of at least six feet apart for visitors.

Although COVID-19 cases in Texas continue to rise,  the Texas Medical Association has concluded that visiting museums poses only a low-moderate risk (when recommended safety protocols are followed.)

Museum of the Big Bend Sinage

The museum, a part of Sul Ross State University, announced its closure on March 19 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trappings exhibition has been available online since April 16, and will continue at the museum through September 19. There will be a closing reception on September 19.

Through a capital campaign, the Museum of the Big Bend recently received a $5 million contribution from the McCoy family for a new museum complex. The expansion doubles the size of the existing facility.

For more on the Museum of the Big Bend, please visit its website here.

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James. Malone July 14, 2020 - 10:28

I would like to see a credit for the artist if the beautiful drawing in the lead title for the article
It looks like a Woodrow Blagg but I would like to see a credit

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Christopher Blay July 14, 2020 - 11:00

Thanks, James. The work is “Looking Back” by Brian Asher

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Mary Bones July 15, 2020 - 08:18

Thank you for the shout out for the MoBB! I appreciate your continued friendship and support of all that we do here in the Big Bend country of far West Texas.

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scott chase July 20, 2020 - 11:44

Mary, hope to see you and the Museum over Labor Day but we’re still not sure.

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Woodrow Blagg July 16, 2020 - 16:35

I’ve known Brian Asher since 1981 or so. We met at the Waggoner Ranch near Vernon, Tx where he worked for several years. I was fortunate to have been on that Ranch off an on for just over a 20 year period. And even more fortunate to retain several great friendships from 1979 to the present. Brian and I became close friends during the eighties’ but thru time and distance, we have kept in touch. When I’m in Texas, and have time to visit, I do. Brian is one of the best cowboys ever, and certainly very talented in all things tack and craft. And his drawings are superbly executed. He is an outstanding artist. His handmade knives are equally beautifully crafted and meticulously made from raw materials. Anyone who has his artwork, (I have two of his knives and 2 of his prints), will feel very lucky to be a part of the energy and passion he so naturally brings to everything he does.

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