"German-born Dallas artist, Fred Darge (1900-1978) traveled and painted extensively throughout West Texas and New Mexico. The exhibit is curated by Robert E. McKee III of Saint Jo, Texas and features over forty paintings, from private and museum collections, that beautifully capture the time spent by Darge in the Big Bend during the 1930s. This exhibit is underwritten by Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Alton and Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Meece.At the Museum of the Big Bend on the Sul Ross State University campus. Entrance fee is $5.00/person. Free to children 12 and under, SRSU students, faculty, and staff with current ID cards. Free to Members of the Museum of the Big Bend. Click here to learn about becoming a member.

Opening Reception Friday, April 22, 5:00-7:00 PM Catering by Old Gringo Coffee and Cocktails. Appetizers include drunken whiskey balls, salsa, guacamole and chips. Complimentary beer and wine and a cash bar.Catering is underwritten by Visit Big Bend. Beer and wine are underwritten by Mr. & Mrs. James C. Bones Jr.At the Museum of the Big Bend. Free to Members, $5.00 for Nonmembers

Texas Art Roundup Symposium Saturday, April 23, starting at 11:00AM-3:00PM Featuring presentations by Darge biographers Bonnie M.and Robert E. McKee III; McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture/ Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Michael Grauer; Trappings of Texas and cowboy artists Mike Capron and Alice Leese and more. The symposium is underwritten by the Still Water Foundation.At the Museum of the Big Bend. Free to members, $5.00 for non-members"