MISSION STATEMENT

The Ellen Noël Art Museum of the Permian Basin connects people with art by engaging our

community through exhibitions, education, collections and outreach.

HISTORY

Opened in 1985 as the Art Institute for the Permian Basin, the Ellen Noël Art Museum of the Permian Basin is the culmination of years of grass roots fundraising efforts by Odessans to build a fine arts museum. The Museum was renamed in 1995 to honor the leadership and philanthropy of Mrs. Ellen W. Noël. The museum has four impressive galleries as well as two classrooms, an Art Haus a self directed family space, and a Sculpture and Sensory Garden.

The Ellen Noël Art Museum is known for its active exhibitions schedule and outstanding education programming for all ages.  As a non-profit organization, the Museum receives its funding from memberships, donations, grants, fundraising events and interest income from an endowment fund. Over 200 volunteers annually serve the Museum in many capacities, ensuring that the Museum's programming remains dynamic, vital and responsive to community needs. 

The Ellen Noël Art Museum has been accredited by the American Association of Museums since 2005.