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.
Support the Capital Campaign
As a key cultural institution in Odessa and the broader Permian Basin, we aim to enhance the quality of life and the learning environment in our region. However, our growing community and expanding programs have outgrown our current facilities. To continue our mission and better serve the people of the Permian Basin, we are excited to announce a major renovation and expansion of our building, with our grand reopening in December of 2025.
Happening Soon at the Ellen Noël Art Museum
Art a la Carte
Join us inside the Museum and on the patio for a fun, FREE, art-filled day for the whole community that kicks off all our upcoming educational events, and classes. Enjoy art stations and visits from our community partners, Pot-n-Print, Odessa Arts Home Town project, the ECISD Early Childhood and Social Studies Departments.
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.
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!
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
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