Trappings of Texas

Trappings of Texas Western Art & Custom Cowboy Gear Exhibit & Sale at the Museum of the Big Bend

Trappings of Texas is the longest running western art and cowboy gear exhibit and sale in the country. Established in 1985, at the Museum of the Big Bend on the campus of Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, Trappings showcases fine western art from paintings, sculpture and drawings to saddles, bits, spurs and more. The Trappings exhibit and sale kicks off a 3 day weekend of activities in S

eptember. For more information, visit our website at www.museumofthebigbend.com or call at 432.837.8143.

Another sneak peek of some of the amazing art that you can see at this year’s event!
08/20/2026

Another sneak peek of some of the amazing art that you can see at this year’s event!

Another amazing piece to see at Trappings of Texas next month!
08/18/2026

Another amazing piece to see at Trappings of Texas next month!

This bridle set just headed off to Texas!
I am so honored to have been invited to have my work displayed at the 40th Annual Trappings of Texas at the Museum of the Big Bend!

Exhibition is September 17- October 31, 2026

Museum of the Big Bend. Alpine ,TX
Opening weekend is September 17-19

07/18/2026

Enter now to win!

We are excited to have Wilson Capron as this year's featured artist! Read more about the 40th annual Trappings of Texas ...
06/30/2026

We are excited to have Wilson Capron as this year's featured artist! Read more about the 40th annual Trappings of Texas at the article below.

Artists, you have until July 11 to submit an application to participate!

Viewed on a pedestal at a museum exhibition, Wilson Capron’s spurs could easily pass for sculpture. The forms are balanced and graceful; the silver inlay is hand-engraved with a precision that takes many years to develop. But when you put them on, they work exactly as intended. That’s the point.

Artists! If you want to be considered for participation in the 2026 Trappings of Texas, please make sure and submit your...
04/29/2026

Artists! If you want to be considered for participation in the 2026 Trappings of Texas, please make sure and submit your application online. Applications can be found at the link below.

Trappings of Texas Artist Application Trappings of Texas Artist Application Form CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name First Last Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Code PhoneEmail Website Medium/MediaPlease describe the media you work in (...

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Entrance 4, Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
79832

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+14328378730

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