PHOTO | Frankie Sanchez
The landscape around Amarillo and Canyon is known for its dry and barren lands, the art community taking roots in the area is not. With the opening of several new art galleries including Studio 502, Vermillion Editions Limited and Blue Sage Galleries, artists have more of a chance to expose their creations.
“Stanley Marsh has already opened the door for the art world with his unique street signs and the Cadillac Ranch,” local artist Taylor Meyer said.
Area artists …

PHOTO | RIK ANDERSEN
Rik Andersen, West Texas A&M University photographer, displays his “Stuff” in the Cornette Library First Floor Gallery.
“Stuff” is a diverse collection of photography projects created by Andersen throughout his career. The collection ranges from the WTSU newspaper, works from photography school, to even his personal photographs.
“I decided to call the show “Stuff” because that’s what it is, an eclectic collection of stuff I’ve created and collected through the years.”
This will be Andersen’s first “true” show, even though …

Art and photo by Juan Bernal.
Artwork by Bobby Salcido, photo by Frankie Sanchez.
Jonas Leon Rios
Prairie Reporter
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There doesn’t seem to be many legal outlets that exist for graffiti artists, but one man not only welcomes this form of art but also encourages it.
Attorney Jeff Blackburn of Amarillo offers the outside wall of his business location, at the corner of Madison Street and SW 16th Avenue, as a creative …