Are you new to my weekly MUSED Houston Art Events newsletter? If so, welcome -- and encourage your friends to subscribe, too! If you have been with me for the past six months or so since I've gone public, I am grateful for your support! I hope to see you all out and about this week in the Houston art scene!

~ Melissa Richardson Banks

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All events are subject to change without notice. Please check with the venue or the organizer of an event to ensure that it is taking place as promoted and scheduled.

WED 01.24.2024

🎨 OPENING RECEPTION 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM "In Search of Dreams" at Mitochondria Gallery (2220 Commerce St. #D, Houston 77002). Through February 10, 2024, sculptures and paintings are on view by emerging contemporary visual artists from East to West Africa.

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THU 01.25.2024

🎨 ARTIST RECEPTION 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM "orbit" on the University of Houston campus at Elgin Street Studios (4424 Elgin St. Houston 77004). On view thru February 2, 2024, first-year MFA students unveil their work, which ranges from captivating paintings to thought-provoking sculptures and offering a diverse array of artistic expression.

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FRI 01.26.2024

🎨 OPENING RECEPTIONS 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM "Fiber in 3D" and "This Side Up" at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (4848 Main St., Houston 77002). On view thru May 4, 2024, an immersive, experiential fiber-based installation is on view alongside a second exhibition that reveals oft-overlooked and mostly purposefully concealed objects crafted for an exhibition.

🎨 ART EVENT 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM "Houston Art Fair" at Reeves Art + Design (2415 Taft St. Houston 77006). Happening January 26–28, it opens with a Collector Preview Night ($30 ticket' proceeds benefit Project Row Houses), but the other two days are free and open to the public.

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SAT 01.27.2024

🎨 ART OPENING 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM "Jonathan Leach: Every Last Moment " at Gallery Sonja Roesch (2309 Caroline St., Houston 77004). On view thru March 30, 2024, Leach's latest work borders between depiction and abstraction with altering architectural elements.

This weekly e-newsletter is solely a passion project for me as I like to keep a list of what I really want to see. If you miss an opening at a museum or gallery, please check the calendar on my website at www.melissarichardsonbanks.com to plan your visit during the venue's regular operating hours.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Houston Center for Photography is hosting its 2024 Print Auction and Dinner event on Thursday, February 15 at Hotel Zaza from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

THE HCP ONLINE AUCTION IS NOW LIVE => Register to bid HERE

SAVE THE DATES! See all photographs in this year's auction in person! The 2024 Annual Print Auction Exhibition will be on view February 1–11, 2024 at the Houston Center for Photography. Viewing hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM during Monday–Friday.

CHECK OUT WORK BY PHOTOGRAPHER LUIS C. GARZA: I donated two silver gelatin prints by Luis C. Garza. Bid on his "Hot Tortillas" (Lot #154) online now using this LINK. His "Panama Hotel" photograph will be auctioned live on February 15, but you can view "Live Items" HERE.