Once a ranching community and railroad stop, today, Marfa is a town of just a couple of thousand people with a worldwide reputation as an art mecca. Most famous for the work of minimalist sculptor Donald Judd who moved here in 1971, over the years the town has attracted other artists, galleries, and rugged individualists.
In 2012, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center announced plans to expand its arts education programs and exhibits featuring contemporary work by local, national, and international artists with Marfa Contemporary, located at 100 E. San Antonio St. in Marfa, Texas. Marfa Contemporary endeavors to instill in the public a lifetime appreciation of the arts and enthusiasm for creative practice.
Capturing the Spirit of Marfa
Over the years the history and the spirit of the Gulf gas station at the stop light in Marfa has been erased. Thanks to the vision of Chris Keese, we were given the opportunity to reinvigorate the most important intersection in town. Originally a circa 1940’s Gulf service station, the property currently operates as The Pizza Foundation, a popular local eatery, and Timecar, a membership-based car sharing service founded by Keesee. Marfa Contemporary incorporates and enhances the existing businesses, and includes a 2156-square-foot art gallery, administration offices, a studio for artists in residence, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a wet bar. A combination of historic detail and modern thinking bring life to this very important corner.
