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Film Photography

Wanderlust

FEATURED

Take a journey through the lens of Kayla Barker, an award winning and published film photographer from Midland, Texas whose passion for capturing life and the essence of place has taken her all over world.

 

This exhibition celebrates the spirit of wanderlust and the enduring magic of analog photography, offering a window into the soul of an artist and explorer.

 

Join us from Thursday, August 7 through Sunday, September 28, 2025.

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Upcoming Events at ACM

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 

  • A Trio Showcase
    A Trio Showcase
    Thu, Jun 05
    Arts Council of Midland
    Local artists Svetlana Duncan, Jeremy Mitchell and Beth Dixon will showcase some of their work! These were the ribbon winners during The Open Show 2024. View their work during the joint exhibition! Reception: June 5, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
  • DEADLINE – Subgrant Paperwork
    DEADLINE – Subgrant Paperwork
    Fri, Aug 15
    Arts Council of Midland
    Are you with a non-profit organization? Local 501(c)3 organizations are encouraged to submit art project or programming for review for 2026 funding purposes. Time: 4:30 PM
  • Conversations in Fine Art – Randy Bryant | Jewelry
    Conversations in Fine Art – Randy Bryant | Jewelry
    Wed, Aug 20
    Arts Council of Midland
    Award-winning artist creating his “one of a kind works of art" talks about bringing together his interest in rocks and love of the outdoors.
  • Conversations in Fine Art: Dan Keast
    Conversations in Fine Art: Dan Keast
    Wed, Sep 17
    Arts Council of Midland
    Lois & Lois Rochester Professor in Music at UTPB shares his passion for his work. Don’t miss the chance to meet Dan! Pack a lunch & will see you there! Time: 12 noon – 1 p.m. | 806 S. Main St. Gallery in Midland, TX
  • Conversations in Fine Art: Luis Prieto | Author
    Conversations in Fine Art: Luis Prieto | Author
    Wed, Oct 15
    Arts Council of Midland
    Dreaming in Words! Midland, Texas resident and self-published author of the “Hernanos” series, “Ternura” and “Able the Lonely.” Time: 12 noon – 1 p.m. | 806 S. Main St. Gallery
  • Conversations in Fine Art: Ryan Runcie | Entrepreneurial Side of Art
    Conversations in Fine Art: Ryan Runcie | Entrepreneurial Side of Art
    Wed, Nov 19
    Arts Council of Midland
    Austin, TX Artist, Muralist, & Virtual Coach Transition your art practice from a hobby to a business! Time: 12 noon – 1 p.m. | 806 S. Main St. Gallery
Exhibitions

MAJOR EVENTS

5

JUNE 5-JULY 20

a Trio Showcase

Lana Duncan, Jeremy

Mitchell & Beth Dixon

7

AUGUST 7

Aug. 7 - Sept. 28

'Wanderlust"

Kayla Barker - Film Photography

21

AUGUST 21

Opening Reception

"Wanderlust"

Kayla Barker 

5:30 - 7 p.m.

23

SEPTEMBER 23

Annual Meeting - Open to the Public

4:30 p.m.

FEATURED VIDEO

Basin PBS Non-Profit Spotlight

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The Arts Council of Midland is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization seeking to coordinate community-based arts programming, projects and initiatives. ACM brings together art leaders, board members from arts organizations and committed public supporters in Midland to be a collective voice for the arts. 

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