MUSED: HOUSTON

Curated List of Art Events

August 3-5, 2023 Edition

FREE unless noted otherwise

For years, I have curated a weekly list of art events to share with my friends, neighbors, and family members so we could go together. Doing this is solely a passion project designed so I don't miss exhibitions that I want to attend. If you want to remain on my mailing list, know that I don't spam or solicit, and sometimes, my other work gets in the way, so I may occasionally skip a week or two.

Let me know if you know of any cool and interesting art events coming up in the near future so I can consider adding them to my calendar and so you can MEET ME THERE!

Melissa Richardson Banks

THU 08.03.2023

🎨 ART OPENING 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM "The Iconic Portrait Strand by Nestor Topchy” exhibition on view thru January 21, 2024 at The Menil Collection (1533 Sul Ross St, Houston 77006). Following the traditional techniques and materials of religious icons used by the Ukrainian Eastern Orthodox Church for the last 800 years, Topchy’s portraits include more than one hundred paintings made over the last 15 years depicting the artist’s circle of friends and colleagues. Details at https://www.menil.org/exhibitions/369-the-iconic-portrait-strand-by-nestor-topchy. 

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FRI 08.04.2023

🎨 FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR & LUNCH 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Join curator Erika Mei Chua Holum and docent Nina Vukicevic for a free conversational tour of “Flesh and Bone | John Guzman” at the Blaffer Art Museum (4173 Elgin St., Houston 77004). Lunch follows the tour. Park in Elgin Street Garage (4224 Elgin St.) or find nearby metered parking spots in Lot 16C. Details at https://blafferartmuseum.org. Direct inquiries to (713) 743-9521.

🎨 ART OPENING 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM “Austin Magruder | Geometric Art” on view thru September 19 at Reynolds Hall in Christ Church Cathedral (1117 Texas Ave., Houston 77002). Over 25 ink on paper works with three-dimensional geometric patterns in vibrant colors. Details at https://www.aus10m.com. 

🎨 ART EVENT 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM “Summer Nights at the MFAH” at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (1001 Bissonnet St, Houston 77005). The series continues August 4, August 11, August 18, and August 25. Dodge the heat in the 68-degree galleries, enjoy a cocktail, visit your favorite artworks, and listen to live music by Houston ensembles. Curators on hand to talk about art. FREE for museum members; $40 for non-members. Details at https://www.mfah.org/calendar/summer-nights-at-mfah

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SAT 08.05.2023

🎨 ART OPENING 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Group exhibition featuring 20 artists at ELLIO Fine Art (3201 Allen Pkwy., Ste. 180, Houston 77019). Don your best white linen and enjoy live music, and libations crafted by Clarkwood. Park in nearby STAGES parking garage (3215 D'Amico St, Houston 77019). Details at https://elliofineart.com/.

🎨 ART OPENING 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM “Leaning on a Memory: J. Todd Allison” on view thru August 31, 2023 at G Spot Contemporary Art (223 East 11th St., Houston 77008). Details at https://gcontemporaryart.com/2023/07/30/jtodd-allison-8-2023-01-20-21/

🎨 ART OPENING 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM “The Realm of Curiosities” by Alexandra Ellena on view thru August 26, 2023 at Redbud Arts Center (303 East 11th St., Houston 77008). Details at https://www.redbudartscenter.com/alexandra-ellena.