Marathon by Bettye Hamblen Turner

Located in the Texas hill country is one of the finest collections of contemporary art in America. Upon returning from visiting my family in Louisiana and traveling to visit  friends in Fredericksburg, Texas on the way back to Tucson  I discovered a  world class gem just outside Johnson City, Texas. It is the 140+ acres Benini Sculpture Ranch located in a beautiful area of the hill country  with 360 degree views. Awesome is the best way to describe the ranch and the magnificent art that is located throughout.

Untitled by Bob Fowler

Passion In A Bud Vase by La Paso

Originally established in Central Florida in 1978 as Benini’s studio, this fine arts project has evolved into a facility that includes a 14,000 sq.ft. Studios Building with a fine arts library, exhibit galleries featuring 40 years of Benini’s paintings, and guest artists, as well as the Sculpture Ranch on the surrounding 140 acres. I highly recommend a visit to this unique property to anyone traveling through this area.

Below these sculpture photos are a few of Benini’s paintings and whereas they are beautiful in photos, it is best to see them in person to recognize the artistic genius of this artist.

Constellation Aries by Benini

Medusa by Benini

Courting Kaos: To All The Ones Who Try, The Winner by Benini

The Benini  Galleries and Sculpture Ranch is located in the Texas Hill Country, six miles west of Johnson City, about an hour’s drive from Austin and from San Antonio. The project is open for visitations from ten to six Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Transit by Walter Horak

The Mediterranean-like setting provides a showcase for contemporary talent as national and international artists are placing large-scale, contemporary sculpture on the grounds. Many of the sculptures are for sale. In the event of a preference for commissioned works, collectors can also work directly with the artists.

Artist Benini and his works

To view  more of what the Sculpture Ranch has to offer & directions to the Ranch with a map please visit their website:

http://www.sculptureranch.com/

To view more of Benini’s art visit his site at http://www.benini.com

For more information:

Contact Lorraine Benini,

The Benini Studio
& Sculpture Ranch

377 Shiloh Road
Johnson City, Texas USA 78636

Phone: 830-868-5244

NOTE: They are accepting applications from professional sculptors wanting to exhibit at the Ranch. See website for more details.