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THU 08.10.2023
🎨 ART OPENING 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM “Ray Dunlap: Diary of an Abductee” on view thru September 9, 2023 in the East Corridor Gallery at Sabine Street Studios (1907 Sabine St., Houston 77007). Dunlap is an artist who explores the line between dreams and imagination versus reality. Details at www.sawyeryards.com/do/ray-dunlap-diary-of-an-abductee
🎨 ART OPENING 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM “Viva Magenta” on view thru October 8, 2023 at Sabine Street Studios (1907 Sabine St., Houston 77007). Each year, the color experts at Pantone USA choose a color of the year. This year, 2023, the chosen color is titled "Viva Magenta.” To celebrate this color, its many hues, its emotive and evocative qualities, the artists at Sabine Street Studios were prompted to create works that use Viva Magenta, or an interpretation thereof. Details at www.sawyeryards.com/do/viva-magenta
🎨 OPEN HOUSE 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Glassell Studio School (5101 Montrose Blvd, Houston 77006). Interested in art classes? Want to learn more but don’t know where to start? Tour the studios, meet the faculty, experience live art demonstrations, and more! Classes are open to adults at all levels, from beginner to advanced, in a variety of mediums. Short-term workshops, and courses in art history, are also available. Details at www.mfah.org/calendar/glassell-studio-school-open-house/202308101730
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FRI 08.11.2023
🎨 ARTIST TALK 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Thania Petersen, a multidisciplinary artist visiting Houston from South Africa, will be discuss her practice at the University of Houston Campus in Studio 2 of the Elgin Street Studios (4224 Elgin St., Houston 77004 - note that this is also the parking garage and studios are on the 3rd and 4th floors - it is located down the street from the Blaffer Art Museum). Petersen is a multi-disciplinary artist who uses photography, performance and installation to address the intricacies and complexities of her identity in contemporary South Africa. Her reference points sit largely in Islam and in creating awareness about its religious, cultural and traditional practices. Questions? Call (713) 743-9521. Details about the studios are found online at https://uh.edu/kgmca/art/studios/elgin-street
🎵 ONE-NIGHT-ONLY PERFORMANCE 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM “A Night of Experimental Improvised Music” organized by David Dove of Nameless Sound at Art League Houston (1953 Montrose Blvd., Houston 77006) featuring French cellist Nour with Houston musicians Justin Jones (voice, synthesizer) and Sofia Silueta (cello) + Rachel Hulsey (synthesizer) and Stalina Villarreal (poetry/text/voice). Doors open at 7:00 PM. Concert begins at 7:30 PM. Free admission. Donations accepted. Details at https://fb.me/e/1lquV7WXx
🎨 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 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 www.mfah.org/calendar/summer-nights-at-mfah
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SAT 08.12.2023
🎨 ARTIST COFFEE 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM This pop-up show features conceptual artist Jane Szabo who is in Houston for the day to share a selection of new prints at Foto Relevance (4411 Montrose Blvd C, Houston 77006). Los Angeles-based Szabo merges a love for fabrication and materials with visceral photographic images. RSVP at info@fotorelevance.com. Direct inquires to (713) 505-1499. More info at https://fotorelevance.com.
🎨 ART EVENT 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM “Summer Spritzer Gallery Mixer” along Houston Gallery Row (Colquitt and Lake streets). For this inaugural event, connect with creatives, sip on refreshing cocktails, and enjoy summer tunes while viewing art. Participating galleries are Dean Day Gallery, Moody Gallery and Thornwood Gallery (open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and Avant-Art Gallery, Catherine Couturier Gallery, Heidi Vaughan Fine Art, and Hooks-Epstein Galleries (open 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM). Visit gallery websites for information.
🎨 ART EVENT 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM BAM! Big Art Market features artists and artisans from 1st Saturday Arts Market and the Folk Market at Silver Street Studios Warehouse (2000 Edwards St., Houston 77007). Free admission! Indoors! Complete roster of vendors at www.firstsaturdayartsmarket.com/bam
🎨 OPEN STUDIOS 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM “Second Saturday” at Sawyer Yards (2000 Edwards St., Houston 77007). Spend the afternoon wandering through artist studios in seven buildings and discover an extensive selection of painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, clothing, mixed media and more. Meet some of the 400+ artists, learn about their work, and add a new piece to your collection. Limited onsite parking. Carpooling and ride sharing encouraged. Details at www.sawyeryards.com/events/second-saturday
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SUN 08.13.2023
🎨 CURATOR TALK 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM "Nestor Topchy | The Iconic Portrait Strand” at The Menil Collection (1533 Sul Ross St, Houston 77006). Join Sophie Asakura for a discussion of works in this exhibition followed by a documentary screening of “Nestor Topchy: Houston’s Phoenix." The 20-minute film by Cressandra Thibodeaux begins in 1986 and spans 30 years, highlighting important ways that Topchy influenced Houston’s art community. Most of the never-seen-before archival footage was shot by artist Jim Pirtle (who also owns Notsuoh) and includes additional segments from the Aurora Picture Show/Andy Mann Archive. Direct inquiries to (713) 525-9400. Details at www.menil.org/events/4213-curator-talk-sophie-asakura-on-nestor-topchy
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