Ellen Noël Art Museum of the Permian Basin
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosTexas, United States2-10 Employees
The Ellen Noël Art Museum of the Permian Basin is a nonprofit cultural institution in Odessa, Texas, dedicated to connecting people with art through exhibitions, education, collections, and outreach. It serves a broad community audience by providing free admission and hosting a range of programs that highlight fine arts and regional culture. The museum relies on memberships, donations, grants, and an endowment fund, with more than two dozen volunteers contributing to its operations and community engagement. Founded as a nonprofit in 1977 and opening to the public in 1985, ENAM is currently undergoing a major renovation of its facilities and is temporarily operating from a neighboring building in partnership with the University of Texas Permian Basin. The organization aims to expand gallery space and architectural features in the future, maintaining its role within the local cultural landscape of West Texas and the Permian Basin.