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City by the Sea Museum

On View April 21st - June 24th 2023

COMING HOME:

Paintings by forrest bess

In October 2022, our museum was gifted a painting by Forrest Bess found in the collection of Gaddis and Gene Geeslin of Bay City, TX. On April 15, we will unveil the full image at our 2nd Annual Speakeasy Gala. The following weekend, we will showcase a number of Bess's paintings from private collections in Bay City. 

Events

Opening Reception

Friday, April 21st

5:30 - 7:30pm

Special Guest Speakers: Judith Allen and Alicia Waters


Judith Allen knew Forrest Bess and curated an exhibition of his works in 1977 before he died. Alicia Waters is the creator of Bay City's Camofest. She created the event to honor Forrest's contribution of a camouflage pattern developed and used by the U.S. Army when he served during World War II.

Special Guest Lecture by Clare Elliott, Menil Collection

Saturday, June 17th

1pm - 2pm 


Clare Elliott is an Assistant Curator at the Menil in Houston and has curated a number of exhibitions including one titled Forrest Bess: Seeing Things Invisible that traveled to four different locations within the United States in 2014. Clare received her BA in Art History and Economics from the University of Texas and her MA in Art History from Williams College. She also was the co-author of the exhibition catalog for Seeing Things Invisible.  

A Walk in Forrest’s Shoes

Saturday, May 27th

TENTATIVE TIMES: 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm; 5pm - 6pm

Sunday, May 28th

TENTATIVE TIME: 1pm - 3pm

Guests will explore places in Matagorda County where Forrest worked and lived. 

Coming for the weekend? Here's where to stay!

Palacios B&B, Palacios

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Bay City

The Peaceful Pelican, Palacios

P: 361-230-9207

A: 210 E Morton Ave

    Palacios, TX 77465

W: https://palaciosbandb.com


The Peaceful Pelican, Palacios

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Bay City

The Peaceful Pelican, Palacios

P: 361-972-0317

A: 317 E Bayshore Blvd

    Palacios, TX 77465

W: https://www.thepeacefulpelican.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Bay City

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Bay City

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Bay City

P: 979-244-3333

A: 5618 7th St

    Bay City, TX 77414

W: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/bay-city/bbcex/hoteldetail

Fairfield Inn & Suites, Bay City

Aww Manana Siesta Y Shower, Palacios

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Bay City

P: 979-323-9191

A: 515 7th St

    Bay City, TX 77414

W: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bbcfi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-bay-city/overview/

Aww Manana Siesta Y Shower, Palacios

Aww Manana Siesta Y Shower, Palacios

Aww Manana Siesta Y Shower, Palacios

P: 210-410-5348

A: 456 Commerce St

    Palacios, TX 77465

W: https://awmanana.com

Comfort Inn & Suites, Bay City

Aww Manana Siesta Y Shower, Palacios

Aww Manana Siesta Y Shower, Palacios

P: 979-245-9300

A: 5100 7th St

    Bay City, TX 77414

W: https://www.choicehotels.com/texas/bay-city/comfort-suites-hotels/txc30

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