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.
Exhibitions
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Latinos on Wheels: Lowrides of Tejas
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.
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The Circle and the Line
Description goes hereSpanning 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.
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Janet Fish: Place in Time
Janet Fish: Place in Time surveys the career of eminent American artist Janet Fish (1938–2025), who for over five decades translated her personal experiences and visual perceptions into luminous paintings that reimagine the historical genre of still life.
On view September 10, 2026 - January 3, 2027
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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.
PERMANENT COLLECTION
The Museum is proud to maintain an ever-growing Permanent Collection of more than 1,500 objects, as well as an online database where you can explore the artists and works represented in our collection. Click below to discover more.
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.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
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Hands of the Himalayas: Gurung Fiber Traditions of Nepal
This exhibition is the story of the remarkable artistry and resourcefulness of the Gurung people, who have lived for centuries in the Annapurna Range of the Himalayas, featuring handwoven textiles, baskets, mats, and tools.
On View October 8, 2026 – January 3, 2027
