The Cultural Heartbeat of West Texas
The Ellen Noël Art Museum of the Permian Basin connects people with art by engaging our community through exhibitions, education, collections, and outreach.
Get excited!
WE’RE MOVING BACK HOME!
Throughout November, the Ellen Noël Art Museum will be transitioning from the Presidential Archives back into our newly renovated building. Please note that the Museum will temporarily close beginning November 21, 2025, as we complete the move and final preparations.
But get excited- we’re thrilled to welcome you back and invite you to our Grand Opening on Saturday, December 6, 2025!
For more updates on construction, programs and events, and moving, follow us on social media or sign up for our monthly e-blast.
GRAND OPENING
SAVE THE DATE DECEMBER 6, 2025
Current Exhibition
Current Exhibition
Cultural Currency: Contemporary Art from the Riemer Collection explores the inventive ways artists repurpose money to challenge conventional ideas of value and worth.
By transforming bills and coins into striking, conceptual artworks, the artists in this exhibition reveal the deeper emotional and psychological implications of currency in our lives.
Cultural Currency: Contemporary Art from the Riemer Collection
Organized by the Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA
COMING SOON
Presented by Sewell Family of Companies
HALSTON: INVENTING AMERICAN FASHION
December 6, 2025 - March 22, 2026
Holiday Events at the Museum
Gingerbread House Making Workshop · December 6, 2025
Join us at our Grand Opening and create your own wooden gingerbread house in this fun workshop! Limited spots are available per time slot.
Holiday Workshop · December 13, 2025
Join us for a festive Holiday Workshop at the Museum! For $10, you can enjoy photos with Santa, a letter-writing station, and the opportunity to make personalized gift tags. You’ll also get to decorate your very own stocking!
Happening Soon at the Ellen Noël Art Museum
Art Tales
Join us at the Museum for Art Tales! Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity.
See above for dates in October and November!
Dia de los Muertos
Celebrate and learn about the customs and traditions of this special holiday. Free art activities and performances will be provided. Enjoy visits from our special community partners and a pop up ofrenda exhibition by students of Compass Academy.
Book Talk
Join us for this edition of Book Talk as we dive into The Art of Vanishing—a stunning debut novel about a museum employee and a mysterious man in a masterpiece hanging on the wall. This beautifully written love story explores time, art, and the transformative power of connection.
Adventures in Art
Register for our monthly studio classes for students ages 6-12. Students will tour current exhibitions and do a related studio art project. Advance registration only.
Please note: Adventures in Art classes for October & November are SOLD OUT! More dates coming soon!
Never Miss A Moment!
If you're looking for community or to get plugged in, there's no better place to start!
We have events happening all the time, and there's truly something for everyone. Whether you're young or young at heart, an art lover or just curious, we can't wait to welcome you with open arms. Our exciting calendar is jam-packed with fun exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and lively events designed to inspire and delight. Join us and dive into the joy of art and culture.
We can't wait to see you here!
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