Marfa Invitational

Marfa Invitational is an independent Contemporary Arts and Culture Nonprofit Foundation, located in Marfa, Texas. Set amongst the high plains of the Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas. Establishing a new Vision for the 21st Century as a leading global platform for Contemporary Art and Culture- Marfa Invitational provides an unparalleled platform for viewing and experiencing today's foremost considered and consequential Visionaries. From Contemporary Art and Design to avant-garde Film and Fashion. Welcoming Art patrons and visitors from around the globe to experience a truly unique and singular aesthetic and conceptual immersion that is Marfa Invitational. Marfa Invitational's interdisciplinary programming advances innovation and exploration across creative borders. Supporting both traditional Contemporary Art practices and New Genre platforms alike- from Painting, Sculpture, and Textiles, to Digital Media, Sound, and Movement. As well as nurturing the cross-pollination of medium and genre through the collaborative process among visionaries. Transcending what we have come to understand as the traditional institutional model and norm - Marfa Invitational is grounded in the credence that sensory immersion via Contemporary Art, and all its forms, heightens the 'human experience'. Expanding one's 'umwelt'- an individual's interaction with the surrounding world. Deepening our relationship to and with Art, the landscape which surrounds us, and each other. As a Nonprofit Cultural Institution, Marfa Invitational is dedicated to enriching the cultural fabric of the global landscape. Valuing recognition, respect, and celebration of Gender and Race equality and strength, Marfa Invitational is committed to supporting and empowering Women and minorities in the Arts, along with the LGBT Community. It is our belief and understanding that these core principles heighten the human experience.