Alpine in Brewster County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sul Ross "Art Colony"

1932-1950

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, June 11, 2025

1. Sul Ross "Art Colony" Marker

Inscription. This mural commemorates Alpine's original Art Colony that produced two of the top WPA Mural Project's artists during the 1940's.

The Art Department at what was then Sul Ross State Teachers College (1923-1949) began as the Department of Drawing and Domestic Arts in 1921 and became the Art Department by 1926. In 1932, the Art Department introduced an Art Colony for the summer sessions for both students and interested individuals. The Art Colony proved to be extremely successful, bringing some of the best regional artists to Alpine during the summers until 1950. The Sul Ross Art Colony was the longest running art colony in Texas. Mural design by Carol Fairlie. Painted by Sul Ross Art Club.

Erected by Alpine Downtown Association, City of Alpine, and TransPecos Banks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 30° 21.478′ N, 103° 39.723′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Texas, in Brewster County. It is at the intersection of W Ave E and N 5th Street on W Ave E. The marker is located along the alleyway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alpine TX 79830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John R. Holland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Enduring Monument

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(about 300 feet away); Holland Hotel Building (about 300 feet away); Colonel Henry P. Brewster (about 400 feet away); Court House (about 400 feet away); 105 Howitzer (about 400 feet away); Our Pioneers (about 500 feet away); Old Brewster County Jail (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpine.

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, June 11, 2025

2. Sul Ross "Art Colony" Marker

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 24, 2026

3. Sul Ross "Art Colony" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on May 24, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia.