Karla Roberson Man

Can’t wait to see the exhibit! Thank you MaTT!!

✨NOW OPEN✨

Step inside the world of Downton Abbey™.

Experience Dressing the Abbey; the breathtaking, original costumes worn on screen.

History, drama, and elegance await.

A special night is in store for Downton Abbey fans right here in Lubbock at the MaTT. Check it out!! Exhibit opens soon!

The Museum at Texas Tech is proud to present:

The Abbey Revealed: Dinner and Conversation with Laura Carmichael and Allen Leech

You’re invited to an elegant evening inspired by the critically acclaimed TV series Downton Abbey™. Join series actors Laura Carmichael (Edith Pelham) and Allen Leech (Tom Branson) for an intimate conversation as they share stories from their lives as actors and their experiences on the beloved show.

A limited VIP option is available and includes an exclusive cocktail reception with the actors, prior to the dinner and program.

📍 Museum at Texas Tech | Helen DeVitt Jones Sculpture Court
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
🎟 Tickets on sale now!

https://secure.touchnet.net/C20210_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=146&SINGLESTORE=true

Seating is limited. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to be part of a truly unforgettable evening.

This event is held in conjunction with the museum hosting the traveling exhibition, 'Dressing the Abbey.' The exhibition will open at the Museum January 31 and run through April 25, 2026.

The exhibition is made possible through the generous local sponsorship of the Helen Jones Foundation, Inc.
The exhibition is developed and distributed by Exhibits Development Group in cooperation with Cosprop Ltd., London, England. The exhibition is not endorsed by, sponsored by, licensed by, associated with, or otherwise affiliated with the television series Downton Abbey™, NBC Universal International, Carnival Film and Television Limited, or their representatives.

These pieces were painted by Karla in 1989 💚

Prints of Karla Roberson Man’s original artwork is available for purchase! Browse beautiful florals, Italian villas, landscapes and more🌷

Visit www.KarlaMan.com to get yours today!

“Melodious Cello”
Oil on Linen
Commissioned by the Lubbock Symphony of YoYo Ma Plays Dvořák, June 2024

Stay tuned for a behind the scenes look at the creation of the piece 🎶

Your dog’s personality, captured on canvas! Karla offers commissioned dog portraits on oil or illustration 🐾

DM or visit www.KarlaMan.com to start yours!

This piece was commissioned by Tommy Sansom inspired by and ✨ Every element in this painting is directly influenced by OfficeWise furniture and Drest.

So much went into this piece and I can’t wait to walk you through all the beautiful items that brought this project to life!

www.KarlaMan.com

Notecards and watercolor, two gifts in one. Message me, if interested. 🩷🪻💐

I’m in!

Read like it’s 1853! In a few chapters each month, let the story of the Newcome family unfold like it did in Harper’s Magazine from 1853 to 1855. 📖🕰

Join the Illustrators Book Club and get the reading plan on the Museum’s website. November is chapters 1-3! 📚✨