EXHIBITIONS

Our engaging exhibits offer a unique blend of art and history, sure to captivate and inspire visitors of all ages. Enjoy our rotating traveling exhibit, showcasing diverse and exciting art from various artists and collections.

Now on View

Sanctuary or (various places of solace) by Benjamin Muñoz

Sanctuary or (various places of solace) by Texas artist, Ben Muñoz, presents a new body of work through layered imagery and personal symbolism that explores the emotional and physical spaces that offer refuge in times of uncertainty.
On view June 5 - August 30, 2026.

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From Nouveau to Deco: The Evolution of Art Glass

For centuries, glass has occupied a unique space between craft and fine art, captivating artists and makers with its ability to capture and manipulate light, creating objects that shimmer, glow, and shift with their surroundings.
On view June 6 - September 27, 2026

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Home, Love, and Loss

Bringing together more than 66 works from the collection of Art Bridges, the Amarillo Museum of Art, Art Museum of South Texas, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and the Ellen Noël Art Museum, this exhibition features family lifecycles from aging to death.
On view April 2 - July 19, 2026

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Our Collection, Our Story

Our Collection, Our Story celebrates the many individuals and families who have supported the Museum over the years through their generosity and belief in the power of art. Without their vision and commitment, the Museum’s collection would not exist as it does today.
Permanently on view in the Keith Family Gallery.

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STAMPEDE

In 1940, artist Tom Lea created the mural Stampede for the Odessa, Texas Post Office as part of the New Deal, under a U.S. government contract. Measuring 5 1/2 feet by 16 feet, the mural was originally glued to the wall above the postmaster’s office door. In 1970, it was moved, framed, and displayed in the new post office until 2013. As part of a pilot program with the USPS, the Ellen Noël Art Museum and Odessa Arts restored and housed the mural, which now resides in the Museum's Gallery under a 25-year renewable loan. Inspired by his work illustrating Frank Dobie's book on longhorns and the song Little Joe the Wrangler, Lea chose a cattle stampede as the mural's theme.

Tom Lea (American, 1907-2001), Stampede, 1940, Oil on Canvas, On loan and displayed with permission from the United States Postal Service.

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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Latinos on Wheels: Lowrides of Tejas

An Exhibition Experience by Al Rendon
Al Rendon is a photographer known for documenting Latino culture in Texas. Latinos on Wheels: Lowrides of Tejas celebrates the artistry, pride, and community surrounding lowrider culture, presenting these customized vehicles as powerful expressions of identity, heritage, and self-expression.
On View August 6 - November 29, 2026. Image ©Al Rendon
The Circle and the Line: Recent Works by Brian Wall

Spanning more than six decades, the work of Brian Wall reflects a sustained exploration of form, balance, and material. This exhibition will highlight key aspects of his practice, offering audiences a thoughtful introduction to an artist whose work bridges precision, movement, and poetic form.
On View August 13 - December 6, 2026. Image ©Brian Wall.