Official Chinati Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 11
Marfa Untitled Studio Tour
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit the spaces of Marfa-based artists. Open studio times may vary. For specific hours and locations, visit marfamust.org or @the_marfa_must on Instagram or marfamust.org.
Open Studio with Artist in Residence Willie Binnie
4 to 7 p.m.
The Locker Plant | 130 East Oak Street
Solo Performance by Kim Gordon
Doors at 8 p.m. | Performance at 9 p.m.
Saint George Hall | 113 East El Paso Street
Saturday, October 12
Public Opening of Zoe Leonard: Al río / To the River
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chinati Foundation | 1 Cavalry Row
Open Viewing of Chinati’s Collection
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chinati Foundation | 1 Cavalry Row
John Chamberlain Building | 106 North Highland Avenue
Robert Irwin, untitled (dawn to dusk) | 805 West Bonnie Street
Judd Foundation Open Hours
10 a.m. to noon
La Mansana de Chinati/The Block | 400 West El Paso Street
Marfa Untitled Studio Tour
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit the spaces of Marfa-based artists. Open studio times may vary. For specific hours and locations, visit marfamust.org or @the_marfa_must on Instagram.
Readings and Artist’s Talk
2 p.m.
The Crowley Theater | 98 South Austin Street
Conversation between Zoe Leonard and Lynne Cooke, Readings by Natalie Diaz and Dolores Dorantes
Sunday, October 13
Open Viewing of Chinati’s Collection
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chinati Foundation | 1 Cavalry Row
John Chamberlain Building | 106 North Highland Avenue
Robert Irwin, untitled (dawn to dusk) | 805 West Bonnie Street
Judd Foundation Publication Talk: Donald Judd Furniture
11 a.m. to noon
The Crowley Theater | 98 South Austin Street
Rainer Judd and Michael Mack in conversation
Other Events Around Town
Thursday, October 10
Hetzler Marfa: The Super Eight by Katharina Grosse
Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Hetzler Marfa | 1976 Antelope Hills Rd.
The exhibition consists of seven new works on canvas which Grosse painted in her studio in Aotearoa, New Zealand, in early 2024, specifically for this presentation.
MAINTENANT Art & Boxing: What are you fighting for?
5 to 8 p.m.
MAINTENANT | 1825 Rabbits Rd.
Works on view by: Mathilde Lavenne (France), Carlos Garcia Noriega Bueno (Mexico), Rob Mazurek (Marfa), Randy Sanchez (Marfa), Matt Scobey (Marfa), TJ Tambellini and Volutus Records (Chicago / Los Angeles), Phillipe Tourriol (France). Check @MaintenantMarfa for additional info and open hours during the weekend.
WRONG Exhibition Opening: The Crack-Up by Joey Fauerso
5 to 7 p.m.
WRONG | 110 N. Highland Ave.
Featuring new paintings and video by Joey Fauerso which continue the artist’s interest in the intersections between painting and performance.
New Presidio gallery features Trazos de Alma
7 p.m.
Galería Raíces | 800 W. O’Reilly St., Presidio
Trazos de Alma (Brushstrokes of the Soul), dedicated to and featuring work by Olivia Rohana de Spencer.
Friday, October 11
Swarts’ Waiting for a Sign travels to Marfa for pop-up
Noon to 2 p.m.
Do Right Hall | 110 W. Dallas
McLennon Pen Co. Gallery will premiere a traveling exhibition showcasing a first look at new collage and resin paintings by artist Ashley Swarts. For more information, visit mclennonpenco.com.
Pinchi Umami pop-up at The Sentinel
4:30 p.m. until sold out
The Sentinel | 209 W. El Paso St.
Delicious snacks cooked directly over the fire on a Mill Scale grill and cold and refreshing drinks will be available for purchase in the courtyard.
Melinda Beeman, Karl Englehardt and Barbara Tennant: Three Artists Working in Marfa
5 to 7 p.m. Public Reception
MSA Gallery | 106 E. San Antonio St.
This exhibition showcases the most recent work of these three artists who have longtime ties to Marfa and the area.
Artist Talk and Reception: Frances Lightbound
5:30 to 7 p.m
RULE Gallery | 204 E. San Antonio St.
Join Chicago-based artist Frances Lightbound as she discusses her current exhibition, Only Clouds Have No Edges.
Kerri Menchaca landscapes at the Greasewood Gallery
6 to 8 p.m.
Greasewood Gallery | 207 N. Highland Ave.
Kerrri Menchaca will exhibit her Definitely Not…Lost landscape paintings with an opening party.
Eugene Binder: Clear Path by Zeke Williams Opening
6 to 8 p.m.
Eugene Binder | 218 N. Highland Ave.
Clear Path, new work by Zeke Williams, opens. Williams’ polychrome wood reliefs bring together abstract patterns, vivid color, and in some examples, images of birds camouflaged within the patterns and color.
N0Where, a group exhibition of Marfa-based artists
6 to 10 p.m. Opening
401 S. Highland Ave.
Participating artists include: Alexis Smith, Alyse Ronayne, Christina Moser, Clara Brill, Cookie Stone, Diana Simard, Felix Benton, Jax Le Baron-Widmar, Lisa Chestnut, Mo Eldridge, Natalie R Melendez, Rhonda Manley, Rigo Alberto Zamarrón, Shea Carley and Tina Rivera.
Artist ‘CHOKE’ presents solo exhibition at Marfa Open Gallery
6:30 p.m. Artist Talk
Marfa Open | 102 S. Plateau St.
LéAna Clifton’s Time and Motion opens at VELDT Gallery
LéAna Clifton’s latest show of mixed-media original works opens. This work consists of close-up, long-exposure color photography of freight trains, layered with various media to create deep, dream-like, abstract artworks. October 11 through December 31 at VELDT Gallery, 119 N. Highland, Marfa.
Albuquerque bands set for Planet Marfa
Two bands from Albuquerque — Margle and Maybe So — will play an evening show at Planet Marfa. See HayleyHarper.bandcamp.com and Margle.bandcamp.com for more information.
Saturday, October 12
N0Where, a group exhibition of Marfa-based artists
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. Open Viewing
401 S. Highland Ave.
(See artists in Friday’s listing.)
MUINUMU live sonic performance
6 to 8 p.m.
RULE Gallery | 204 E. San Antonio St.
A unique collaboration between visual and sonic art. Artist and filmmaker Joshua Patterson, performing under his ambient new age music project MUINUMU, will accompany the viewing of Frances Lightbound’s exhibition Only Clouds Have No Edges with an improvised electronic soundscape.
See Mystery Lights Gallery at the Thunderbird Hotel presents Art Block Party
7 to 9:30 p.m.
The See Mystery Lights Gallery | 601 W. San Antonio St.
The gallery at the Thunderbird Hotel presents an Art Block Party. There will be free drinks and a vendors market, plus artwork by JD García, Alexandra Keck, Katy Milam, R. Parks, Chelsea Quinlan, Kendall Radkins, Sarah S’Jegers and Prepney.
Artist ‘CHOKE’ presents solo exhibition at Marfa Open Gallery
7:30 p.m. Viewing Party with DJ
Marfa Open | 102 S. Plateau St.
Sunday, October 13
Shit Marfa Taught Me: A Memoir book signing by James Ludeau
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet and Greet | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brunch
The Sentinel | 209 W. El Paso St.
The Sentinel will host author James Ludeau, who will sign his debut book, Shit Marfa Taught Me: A Memoir, in conjunction with an artist’s showcase featuring new works by Fort Guerin, during Chinati Weekend. Stop in and meet the author and the artist and hear from them personally how Marfa has inspired their works.
Lil’ Fall Festival at Bitter Sugar
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bitter Sugar | 201 E. Dallas St.
Bitter Sugar Marfa will host their first “Lil’ Fall Festival” inside The Lumberyard. The festival will host 13 different vendors, music, yard games, and a pumpkin patch. For more information, please visit @bittersugarmarfa on Instagram or at bittersugar.cafe.
N0Where, a group exhibition of Marfa-based artists
2 to 5 p.m. Poetry Reading
401 S. Highland Ave.
(See artists in Friday’s listing.)
Webb’s Fair and Square presents live music Sunday
4 p.m. doors | 5:30 p.m. performance
Old Masonic Hall at 105 N. Front St., Fort Davis
Webb’s Fair and Square folk art gallery will present an exhibition TO DIRT TO DIRT TO DIRT, paintings by Rev. Johnnie Swearingen, opening at 4 p.m. and will host accordion player Ginny Mac for a live performance at 5:30 p.m.