The Trappings of Texas annual exhibit and sale at the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine celebrates the work of Western artists and gear makers. It is the longest running event of its kind in the country.

Click here to view all sold and available 2026 Trappings of Texas artwork

After a fun and successful opening weekend, there are still some beautiful pieces for sale. If you are interested in purchasing any of the available works, please contact Museum Director, Emily Wilkinson, at Emily.Wilkinson@sulross.edu or call 432-837-8747.

2026 SPONSORS & UNDERWRITERS

UNDERWRITERS
Nathali & Johnny Weisman – Opening Reception
Jenny & Will Wood – Ranch Roundup

DIAMOND CATTLE BARON
Val & Tom Beard – Leoncita Ranch
City of Alpine
Permian Basin Area Foundation

GOLD CATTLE BARON
Judy & Stephen Alton
Bonnie & John Korbell
LaBrasada Foundation
Chris Ryden – Ryden Land & Cattle
Jackie & Jon Means – Means Ranch
West Texas National Bank

CATTLE BARON
Lisa & Wade Caldwell
Lady Chachi Hawkins
Bill Ivey Family & Terlingua Ghost Town
McCoy’s Building Supply
Leslie & David Pohl
Elane Scott & Richard Stephens

COW BOSS
Bill Caruth – Prude Ranch
Joan of Mark
Julie & Scott McIvor – McIvor Ranch
Druanne Mills – 7V Ranch
Harvey Morrow
Lucy & Bob Ward – Morrison True Value
Cathy Wright & David Leet
Capital Farm Credit

TOP HAND
Bonner Barnes
Big Bend Regional Medical Center
Dawn & Chris Lacy – o6 Ranch
Trudy & Tryon Lewis
Becky & Alex Logan
Margaret & Steve Lupton
Sandra Morrow Teresa Peck & Ann Moore
Cathy Rhudy Betty Tanksley
Kay & Allen Tscheyka
Matt Walter
Julie & Mac White
Paula Wilson & Lonnie Rodriguez