Odessa Arts

Executive Director spent the day in Waco attending Advocacy Summit hosted by & featuring speakers from and many more!
Exciting and invigorating day!

West Texas Symphony 2024-25 season subscriptions are on sale now! 🎻🎶​​​​​​​​​

For over six decades, the West Texas Symphony has been a pillar in the community by presenting world-class musicianship, beloved composers, and fun family experiences! See them at the beautiful Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center stage this upcoming season!

🎟️ For tickets and details, visit: www.wagnernoel.com/symphony

⚡️Beacon West Feature - Music Edition: The House of FiFi Dubois ⚡️​​​​​​​​​
Nestled in the heart of the visual arts capitol of Texas, The House of FiFi Dubois stands as a testament to the vibrant and eclectic music scene of West Texas. Co-owned by Toni Hunter and FiFi Cox. The House of FiFi Dubois has evolved over its 17-year history from a retro vintage and clothing store to a beloved live music venue.

Read all about The House of FiFi Dubois in the latest issue of Beacon West Magazine, interviewed by . You can pick up your FREE issue of Beacon West Magazine at any hotel in Odessa, United Supermarkets and Market Streets in Odessa and Midland, AND at most First Friday ODTX stops.

📸 Photos courtesy of The House of FiFi Dubois

⚡️Beacon West - Music Edition Feature: Treaty Oak Revival ⚡️​​​​​​​​​
After a whirlwind journey from West Texas garages to the legendary stage of the Grand Ole
Opry, Treaty Oak Revival is making a triumphant return to their roots. Treaty Oak Revival is set
to take the stage at Midland's Horseshoe Amphitheater on Friday, June 28th.

Jacy Lewis-Watkins sat down with lead singer Odessa's own Sam Canty about Treaty Oak Revivial's rise to fame and what it's like to play back home in the Permian Basin this summer. You can pick up your FREE issue of Beacon West Magazine at any hotel in Odessa, United Supermarkets and Market Streets in Odessa and Midland, AND at most First Friday ODTX stops.

📸 Photo courtesy of Treaty Oak Revival

"I think it's so important to be able to bring world class talent here to the Permian Basin, Dallas Black Dance Theater: Encore is a phenomenal company. They do incredible work and to be able to offer that to our community for free during Juneteenth is so important.” - Odessa Arts Executive Director, Randy Ham

Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Encore! returns to Odessa DBDT: Encore! performed in Odessa in celebration of Juneteenth.

Meet Rachel Ramirez, our Vol. 2 Issue 2 - The Music Edition cover artists of Beacon West Magazine! You can see Rachel's cover art in the top left of his photo. Have you got your free copy yet? ​​​​​​​​​
Rachel Ramirez is a local artist born and raised in West Texas. Her work will often be seen with familiar environmental elements such as cacti, flowers, or other desert inhabitants infused with narrative portraits with sometimes a surrealistic, dreamlike style. Rachel Graduated with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and a fine arts teaching certification. After teaching for eight years, she has regained full focus on her art and has worked as a full-time artist for the past two years. Currently residing in Midland with her husband and three children, Rachel continues to create and interpret her environment through her art.

We are delighted to announce that our camp Director for Winnie the Pooh is Scott Windham!!

🚨Because of the huge response we have had we are opening camp up to Jr. High students! K-8th grade can now register at the links below!

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey 🍯. Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger🐯, Piglet🐷, Rabbit🐰 and Owl🦉 , but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks.

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Odessa singing to the tune of 'National Make Music Day' Odessa Arts is having many performances Friday night at the Wagner Noel, Black Tulip Full Moon Party, the Woodson Park Juneteenth event and more.

PHOTO GALLERY: Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Encore! Members of Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Encore! performed Thursday at The Ector Theatre. The event was hosted by Odessa Arts and the Black Cultural Council of Odessa as part of Odessa’s Juneteenth celebrations.

Basin PBS announces our second annual 🇩🇰 🇨🇴 🇨🇫 HERITAGE FESTIVAL 🇦🇿 🇦🇽 🇧🇷 Saturday, October 5 - Celebrate the diversity here in West Texas by signing your cultural group up for a booth, perform or both! Share your cultures food, clothes, music, dance, crafts - whatever you like! Scan the QR Code for details and to sign up and share the wonder and beauty of your culture.

We also have lots of opportunities to volunteer. Scan the QR Code to volunteer!

Saturday, October 5 at Centennial Park Midland
2-6:30pm - Experience the festival
7pm - The Wailers concert

All free of charge – so come, be inspired, connect and share the beauty of all the cultures of West Texas.

Made possible with support from Midland Energy, Abell-Hanger Foundation and Centennial Park Midland.

Volunteer Spotlight on Angelica Monclova, who volunteers with West Texas Jazz Society!

At Odessa Arts, we believe that the heartbeat of any thriving cultural community lies within its people. Today, we want to spotlight the unsung heroes who make our arts organizations successful—the dedicated volunteers 🙌❤️

Angelica Monclova has been a passionate volunteer with the West Texas Jazz Society, dedicated to supporting music education. As a music educator, she enjoys showing students that music offers lifelong fulfillment.

One memorable experience was when Mr. Eric Baker, WTJS President, proposed bringing Los Angeles musicians to visit local campuses to recruit for fine arts music. Angelica hosted the “LA All Stars” on her campus, a first for her career. The students were thrilled to meet famous Hollywood musicians and even received a FaceTime call from top trumpeter Wayne Bergeron.

“To this day, I can't think of a single event that has brought this much happiness and fulfillment as a music educator," she says. Angelia shared the photos included in this post of the remarkable day! What an amazing experience showcasing the incredible impact of the West Texas Jazz Society.

Through our Cultural Tourism Grants, we proudly support numerous organizations that rely on volunteers to bring their visions to life.

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting more amazing volunteers like Angelica and share their stories!

✨Know Before You Go - DBDT: Encore!✨​​​​​​​​​
🗓️ TONIGHT, June 20th

• 5:30 PM: Author of “The Swans of Harlem”, Karen Valby, preshow interview & book signing. Book copies will be available for purchase.

• 7:00 PM: DBDT: Encore! Performances

📍The Ector Theatre (500 N. Texas Ave, Odessa, TX 79761)

🎟️ FREE & open to the public

Join us for an evening of dance, culture, and inspiration! For more information, visit OdessaArts.org

📚Book Giveaway on our Instagram !📚​​​​​​​​​
Visit our Instagram for info on how to enter for your chance to win a copy of “The Swans of Harlem” by Karen Valby for both you and your friend! 📖✨

Join us for a FREE Juneteenth celebration at The Ector Theatre tomorrow, Thursday, June 20th!

We are excited to welcome Karen Valby, author of The Swans of Harlem who will be joining us for a book talk interview and book signing at 5:30 PM.

After the book talk, we will have a FREE performance by the incredible Dallas Black Dance Theatre Encore!

*Giveaway contest ends 6/20 at 10AM.

Follow on Instagram to see an Instagram takeover with Dallas Black Dance Theatre Encore! dancer, Sydney Guine tomorrow (Wed 6/19) for Juneteenth!🌟 ​​​​​​​​​
Tune in for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as the DBDT: Encore! dancers travel to Odessa! They will be performing a FREE show at The Ector Theatre on Thursday, June 20th at 7:00 PM 🎉✨

Call for Entry: Fab Lab Maker Show
🎨 Theme: Celebrating Makers
📆 Entry Deadline July 17th | Opening Day August 6th | Closing Reception September 3rd
📍 Phillips Goff Gallery
🎟 No Entry Fee

Fab Lab Permian Basin and Odessa College’s Phillips Goff Gallery aim to showcase the creative diversity that enriches our community. Art is a transformative process that expands across many mediums, methods, techniques, and tools. We are calling for art that celebrates the unique possibilities and ideas of a Maker. 🖌

Renowned magician sparks love for reading with children in Basin The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) has announced a series of magical events as part of its Summer Reading Library Programs. These programs, taking place in the rural service areas of Winkler, Culberson, and Brewster counties in Texas, and Lea and Eddy counties in New Mexico, aim to a...

✨ Volunteer Spotlight on Lisa Anderson who volunteers with Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center! ✨

At Odessa Arts, we believe that the heartbeat of any thriving cultural community lies within its people. Today, we want to spotlight the unsung heroes who make our arts organizations successful—the dedicated volunteers 🙌❤️

Through our Cultural Tourism Grants, we proudly support numerous organizations that rely on volunteers to bring their visions to life. In the coming weeks, we'll highlight some of these amazing volunteers and share their stories. We hope their dedication and enthusiasm will inspire others to get involved and support the arts in Odessa.

Lisa began volunteering at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center shortly after retiring from a fulfilling career in teaching. For her, the joy of enhancing guests' experiences is what makes her volunteer work truly rewarding. "When people choose to attend events at the Wagner Noël, they come planning to have a good time, and I try to make certain they feel welcome and comfortable," Lisa shares.

Lisa has a special fondness for attending and volunteering at shows for children. She loves how live performances captivate young audiences and has enjoyed learning new things from educational shows, covering topics from space to history.

One of Lisa’s favorite aspects of working as an usher is the opportunity to make new friends and reconnect with old ones. "I have cried with joy at seeing former students and feel blessed to be a part of the Wagner community," she says.

Stay tuned as we continue to highlight more amazing volunteers like Lisa and share their stories!

Calling all photographers!

The Texas Bank and Trust 42nd Annual Photography Contest & Exhibition Call for Entries is fast approaching!

For more information, visit https://www.texasbankandtrust.com/photocontest.

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✨ First Friday ODTX Venue Spotlight: Scooter’s Coffee ✨​​​​​​​​​
🗓️ Friday, June 7, 2024 | ⏰ Now - 8 PM

1/2 Off Any Drink with coupon; coupons can be picked up at the Odessa Arts table at 5th and Grant Vendor Market or just show the barcode on this post to the barista!

📍Scooter’s Coffee (801 N Grant Ave, Odessa, TX)

✨First Friday ODTX ✨ Spend $20 or more at a local business during and snag a FREE First Friday T-shirt (while supplies last)! T-shirt pick up is at the Odessa Arts Booth at 5th & Grant Vendor Market 🎉​​​​​​​​​
🗓️ Friday, June 7, 2024 | ⏰ 6 - 9 PM

✨TONIGHT! First Friday ODTX June 2024✨​​​​​​​​​
🗓️ Friday, June 7, 2024 | ⏰ 6 - 9 PM

📍Downtown Odessa and around Odessa

Stops Include:
🔹Copper Rose Building: 📍415 N Grant Ave
✨1st Floor: Local makers market
✨Warp Zone: Open for extended hours with special merchandise deals & giveaways
✨Ste. 100: The Craft Shop - make your own custom cup (cost to participate)

🔹 Black Cultural Council of Odessa: Vendor market & live music📍1020 E Murphy St

🔹 Ector Co. Library: 4-6pm Painting pet rocks📍321 W 5th St

🔹 Flair Taverna: Live Music 📍2701 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy

🔹 Homemade Wines: Permanent jewelry (cost to participate) & live music (free) 📍400 N Texas Ave

🔹 Isy’s Fine Jewelry: Open for extended hours w/ live DJ📍409 N Grant Ave

🔹 Lincoln Tower: Paint Your Partner TikTok Challenge & pottery wheel demonstrations📍311 W 4th St

🔹 M Elemental Therapeutics: FREE 5 minute massages 📍419 N Jackson Ave

🔹 McJack General Store: Food & beverage sample stations📍411 N Grant Ave

🔹 Odessa Marriott w/ JoAnn’s on 5th Flowers: Wimbledon-themed floral arrangement class (cost to participate)📍305 E 5th St

🔹 Odessa College Green Space: Live music, food, yard games📍Corner of East 4th St. and N. Jackson Ave.

🔹 Odessa Arts: Vendor Market 📍5th & Grant

🔹 Patrick Clay’s: Evil Ink Tattoos $30 Tattoos 📍418 North Grant

🔹 Pocket 10 Billiards: Billiards, live music & drink specials 📍1409 E 7th St

🔹 Rooster’s Diner: Drink specials 📍615 N Sam Houston Ave

🔹 Sacrificial Needle Tattoo: Local vendor market & live art demonstrations. $40 fine line tattoos + additional tattoo & piercing specials.📍1500 N Grant Ave

🔹 Scooters Coffee: 📍801 N Grant Ave

🔹 Skalicky Ballet : Free Ballet Class from 6 - 6:30 PM 📍118 E 8th St

🔹 Starbucks Downtown: Free Typewriter Poetry 📍305 E 5th St

* Young Professionals of Odessa's First Friday ODTX passport is taking a summer break, they plan to return in August for the 1st anniversary of First Friday ODTX

✨First Friday ODTX✨Visit us at the Odessa Arts Booth at the 5th & Grant Vendor Market tonight for June's First Friday ODTX! Complete a survey and receive a FREE pack of Basin 52 cards, while supplies last! 🎉​​​​​​​​​
🗓️ Friday, June 7, 2024 | ⏰ 6 - 9 PM

✨First Friday ODTX Spotlight: Pocket 10 Billiards✨​​​​​​​​​
Pocket 10 Billiards will have free live music and signature drinks at special First Friday prices for June's First Friday ODTX! They will also have a short Billiards class teaching the basics of 8 ball AND you can enjoy $10 unlimited pool all night long 🎱🎶

🗓️ Friday, June 7, 2024 | ⏰ 6 - 9 PM
📍1409 E 7th St

✨First Friday ODTX Venue Spotlight: Treat Yourself Stops ✨​​​​​​​​​
Treat Yourself to free typewriter poetry or a free massage at these locations for June’s !✨

🗓️ Friday, June 7, 2024 | ⏰ 6 - 9 PM

🔹Starbucks Downtown (305 E 5th St): Free Typewriter Poetry

🔹M Elemental Therapeutics (419 N Jackson Ave): Free 5 minute massages