Midland, TX — [Insert Date] — The Midland Art Crawl drew a lively crowd for its Art. Community. Cocktails. event, proving once again that art in Midland extends far beyond the walls of galleries. With culinary creations, live performance, and visual art all under one roof, the evening spotlighted the growing movement to celebrate and retain local creatives while attracting cultural tourism to the Permian Basin.
Hosted at Leyenda Coffee & Tequila, the event featured a fall-inspired appetizer flight crafted by Chef Leo Garcia in collaboration with Leyenda Coffee & Tequila’s owner, Mark Marquez. Guests experienced food as edible art, reinforcing the Crawl’s mission to highlight all forms of creativity in Midland.
A silent auction showcased works donated by local artists, with proceeds directly supporting the Midland Art Crawl. Attendees also supported the mission by purchasing food, cocktails, and raffle tickets generously donated by local businesses.
The evening ended on a high note with a surprise performance by Ashley Neptune, a fire dancer on stilts, who electrified the crowd before raffle winners were announced.
“Midland Art Crawl exists to celebrate and sustain local creativity,” said Stacy Livingston, Founder & President of Midland Art Crawl. “Our vision is to show that artists, chefs, and performers don’t need to leave for bigger cities to find recognition and opportunity. We’re building it right here—and inviting the community and sponsors to help us grow.”
Building Cultural Tourism & Retaining Local Creatives
The Crawl emphasizes that art is more than what can be hung on a wall or placed on a shelf. Culinary innovation, performance, and visual art are equally central to Midland’s cultural fabric. By showcasing these talents, the Crawl is driving cultural tourism and ensuring that local creatives see Midland as a place where their work is valued, celebrated, and sustainable.
Here you can get a quick glimpse of the event:
What’s Next: Harvest & Haze Crawl
The next Midland Art Crawl event, Harvest & Haze, will take place on September 12, 2025. Various venues such as The Blue Door, The Waystone, The FaFa Gallery, Velvet Mesquite, Cotton Flat Records, last but not least, Leyenda Coffee and Tequila will return with new culinary creations, alongside a fresh lineup of artists, venues, and cultural experiences.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As the Crawl continues to grow, organizers are seeking sponsors to help expand programming, feature more artists across disciplines, and elevate Midland’s reputation as a cultural hub.
For sponsorship inquiries, contact:
Stacy Livingston
[email protected]
www.midlandartcrawl.com
About Midland Art Crawl
The Midland Art Crawl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and elevating the arts in Midland, Texas. Through quarterly Crawl events and year-round programming, the organization showcases local artists, culinary innovators, and performers while promoting cultural tourism and community connection.
