Since then foundations have been established and there are a lot of opportunities for residencies and gallery spaces. Now loads of conceptual artists live in the area and there are tons of art spaces, a disproportionate amount considering only 2000 people live there. There's an open house every year where thousands of artists and dealers visit, tripling the town's population for a few weeks.

I go there at least once a year and I find it really inspirational and supportive for artists and musicians. There are huge parties out in the desert, and it is the most creative atmosphere I have ever experienced. There is a sense of other-worldliness about Marfa, as though you are in an alien landscape populated by hyper-creative people and shit tons of minimalist art.

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