Enjoy this week's curated selection of Houston art events. Share these upcoming exhibitions, gallery openings, and art shows with your friends, family and colleagues. Don't miss out on any of the vibrant cultural experiences Houston has to offer!


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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. 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 Houston art events calendar on my website at www.melissarichardsonbanks.com to plan your visit during a venue's regular operating hours.

WED 05.01.2024


🎨 ART EVENT Unveiling of “The Umbrella Sky Project” 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Anderson Center for the Arts (13334 Wallisville Rd., Houston 77049). Witness the breathtaking display of this new outdoor installation -- colorful umbrellas suspended in the sky, creating a magical and whimsical atmosphere.


THU 05.02.2024



🎨 OPENING RECEPTION “Meals I’ve Loved: Amy C. Evans” 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Koelsch Gallery (1020 Peden St., Houston 77006). On view thru June 1, 2024, Koelsch Gallery presents the artist's paintings with selected works by her students from her St. John's residency.


🎨 ART EVENT "Open Studio" 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at PAC Art Residency (3000 Brittmoore Rd., Houston 77042). Join artists Marisol Valencia and Veronica Gaona with curator-in-residence Rosa Ana Orlando for an inspiring event of creativity and exploration.


🎨 OPENING RECEPTION “Drawn in Darkness: Concert Sketches by Maksim Koloskov” 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Sig’s Lagoon (3622 Main St.. Ste. E, Houston 77002). On view thru June 1, 2024.


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FRI 05.03.2024


🎨 OPENING RECEPTIONS 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Inman Gallery (3901 Main St., Houston 77002) - both exhibitions are on view thru July 6, 2024:


🎨 ART EVENT “2024 Mystical Marty” 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Art League Houston (1953 Montrose Blvd., Houston 77006). An exhibition of works by 24 artists is the centerpiece of this original Montrose art party, which is a fundraiser that supports the Healing Arts program.


🎨 ART OPENINGS 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 4411 Montrose Galleries (4411 Montrose Blvd., Houston 77006):


🎨 ARTIST TALK “3DTX” 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Heidi Vaughan Fine Art (3510 Lake St. Houston, 77098). George Tobolowsky and James Surls discuss their work on view.


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SAT 05.04.2024


🎨 CLOSING RECEPTION "A Gift From The Bower” 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Locke Surls Center for Art and Nature in Splendora Gardens (26041 Midline Rd., Cleveland, TX 77328): This is the LAST CHANCE to see this amazing outdoor, multi-disciplinary exhibition and to learn more about the Center's plans. Conceived by nationally renowned artist James Surls, check out the works on view in nature by 14 artists and artist teams. Bring a potluck meal to share.


🎨 ART OPENING "Raices" 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Casa Luz (3536 Navigation Blvd., Houston 77003). On view thru May 12, 2024 is this group exhibition featuring nearly 30 photographers curated by Areli Navarro Magallón and Troy Ezequiel Montes.


🎨 ARTIST RECEPTION 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM + TALK 4:00 PM "Tracye Wear: From the Garden" at Moody Gallery (2815 Colquitt St., Houston 77098). On view thru June 15, 2024, the artist's latest series pushes the scale limitations of the ceramic arts while reveling in the life-affirming forms of nature.


🎨 ARTIST RECEPTION + BOOK SIGNING "Michael Kenna: Reverie" 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Catherine Couturier Gallery (2635 Colquitt St., Houston 77098). Meet this English artist now based in Seattle, see his black-and-white landscape photography, and buy his book.


🎨 ARTIST RECEPTION "Pretty Dangerous: Blacksmithing Steel With Sex Appeal" 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Archway Gallery (2305 Dunlavy St., Houston 77006). On view thru May 30, 2024 are new works by Joe Haden.


🎨 OPENING RECEPTION "Jungseok Oh: Records" 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Redbud Arts Center (303 East 11th St., Houston 77008). On view in the West Gallery thru June 29, 2024 are the works of this Korean artist and his welded steel sculptures.


🎨 ART EVENT "Empty Box: Street Legal" 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at BOX13 ArtSpace (6700 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston 77011). The nonprofit gallery presents its annual silent auction and fundraiser to celebrate 16 years as a part of Houston’s vibrant art community.


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SUN 05.05.2024


🎨 ART EVENT "Raices Anniversary Party" 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Casa Luz (3536 Navigation Blvd., Houston 77003). Celebrate this venue's first anniversary and meet the talented artists featured in its "Raices" exhibition while dancing to deejay music. $20 admission.

2024 EAST END STREET FEST

CINCO DE MAYO

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024

12:00 PM to 6:00 PM


This free celebration of Mexican and Chicano arts, music, and heritage features two music stages, vendors, food, and family activities. Enjoy dance performances from Mexico at Plaza de Piñata and Plaza de Luchas, and a dedicated area for kids at Plaza de los Niños. Car and art enthusiasts are in for a treat with the Show & Shine exhibit on Chicano Boulevard. It’s a day of cultural immersion, fun, and community spirit for friends and families alike.


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