Plan Your Arts Weekend: Thursday thru Saturday

Hello, art lovers! This week, Houston’s art scene is buzzing with excitement! Explore a newly opened gallery on Upper Kirby's Gallery Row, attend can’t-miss opening receptions, dive into immersive installations, and experience thought-provoking exhibitions happening across the city. From innovative new works to long-standing favorites, this issue is packed with inspiration for your cultural calendar.

Don't forget to check my online calendar for MANY MORE events happening this week and through the end of the year.

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Happy exploring!

~ Melissa Richardson Banks

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. And, if you miss an opening at a museum or gallery, check the MUSED Houston art events calendar at www.melissarichardsonbanks.com to plan your visit during a venue's regular operating hours.

THU 11.21.2024

🎨 OPENING RECEPTION “Artist Showcase” 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chandler Art Gallery (2629 Colquitt St., Houston 77098). This new gallery's inaugural exhibition features works by 12 diverse artists, offering an eclectic mix of contemporary painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

🎨 OPENING RECEPTION 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lawndale Art Center (4912 Main St., Houston 77002) for three exhibitions: "Ariel Wood: Rest, Raze, Cullect" | "Jean Shon: In a Word" | "Roslyn M. Dupré: The Daily Devotional"

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FRI 11.22.2024

🎨 OPENING RECEPTION ”Platform: Eva LeWitt” 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Shepherd School of Music at Rice University (6100 Main St., Houston). The Moody Center for the Arts presents this monumental wall-based, site-specific sculpture on view thru May 1, 2025 in the university's Alice Pratt Brown Hall.

🎨 OPENING RECEPTION "Jonathan Borthwick: Scratch" 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Flatland Gallery (next door to Brasil Cafe at 1709 Westheimer St., Houston 77098). This UK-born, Houston-based cartoonist unveils a new collection of satirical works.

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SAT 11.23.2024

🎨 ART EVENT “ArtCrawl Houston 2024” 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the Downtown Artist Warehouse District (720 Walnut St., Houston 77002). Visit working artist studios, galleries, and exhibitions in this 32nd annual open house event at Mother Dog Studios, Bisong Gallery, Hardy & Nance Studios, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, and Los Muertos Tattoo Studio.

🎨 ART EVENT "Artful Justice: Texas Contemporary Brunch" by Cothren Contemporary 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Reeves Art + Design (2415 Taft St., Houston 77006). Enjoy socially impactful, abstract conceptual ART, tequila cocktails, Latin brunch bites, and communidad. 

🎨 ARTIST TALK “Patrick McGrath Muñiz: Reminiscencia / Reminiscence” 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Heidi Vaughan Fine Art (3510 Lake St., Houston 77098).

🎨 OPENING RECEPTION “Our Hands: Maestros of Latin America” 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Monterroso Gallery (3911 Main St., Houston 77002). Contemporary work by Latin American artists who also live in the U.S.

🎨 ARTIST RECEPTION “Grayson Chandler: Migrations” 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Jung Center Houston (5200 Montrose Blvd., Houston 77006). Vibrant abstract paintings (also on view at Deborah Colton Gallery Annex).

🎨 OPENING RECEPTION “Catherine Colangelo: Floaters” 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Koelsch Gallery (1020 Peden St., Houston 77006). Mixed-media works of gouache and graphite on paper with cutouts.

🎨 ART EVENT “Fall ’24 Block Party” 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Art League Houston (1953 Montrose Blvd., Houston 77006). An evening of music by Ice House Radio, local vendors, and fun.

Chandler Art Gallery Debuts with Artist Showcase

An Exciting New Venue for Contemporary Art Opens

in Houston’s Upper Kirby Gallery Row 

Rob and Jeannie Chandler, prominent Houston art collectors and philanthropists, announce the opening of their Chandler Art Gallery, a vibrant new space in Upper Kirby’s Gallery Row. Known for their deep support of the arts, the Chandlers are committed to enhancing Houston’s cultural landscape with this exciting venture.

CHANDLER ART GALLERY

2639 Colquitt St., Houston, TX 77098

www.chandlerartgallery.com

(281) 772-5333 • info@chandlerartgallery.com

Open Mon–Sat 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and by appt.

OPENING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM: The "Artist Showcase" inaugural exhibition features artists Amani Lewis, Allison Zuckerman, Tiago Magro, Jesse de León, Jarred Bishop, Franky Cardona, Michel Delgado, Jane DuBois, Jason Hackenwerth, Clarence James, Kenny Jensen, and Emerson Woelffer. The exhibition reflects Chandler Art Gallery’s mission to spotlight both established and emerging voices in contemporary art. It is on view through Saturday, January 18, 2025.

DESIGNING MOTHERHOOD

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

On view through March 15, 2025

“Designing Motherhood” features over 60 craft and design objects and prototypes from the past 50 years and the work of more than 20 contemporary artists (nearly half are from Texas).

HCCC curator Sarah Darro significantly broadened the scope of this nationally touring exhibition for its Houston presentation. In addition to the four artists in the originating presentation—Jess Dugan (St. Louis), Maria Eife (Philadelphia), Ani Liu (Queens), Alison Croney Moses (Boston), Darro has added works by over 20 artists, more than half of whom are based in Texas. This expanded selection not only enriches the exhibition but also tailors it specifically to resonate with local audiences.

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