Enjoy this week's curated selection of Houston art events. Please bookmark my website and visit it often for updates and to discover other great Houston art events that I just couldn't include in this newsletter due to space, timing of submissions, and bandwidth!


~ Melissa Richardson Banks

Instagram  Web  Email

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 04.03.2024


🎨 ARTIST TALK + FILM SCREENING "An Evening with Bob Gomel: Eyewitness" 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Alta Arts (5412 Ashbrook Dr., Houston 77081). Learn more about this legendary LIFE Magazine photographer through this artist talk and documentary film screening that examines the stories behind some of the most significant events in history, especially the turbulent 1960s.


=====


THU 04.04.2024


🎨 ART EVENT "Haha Real by Rachel Rossin" 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (hourly timed tours - availability varies) in The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park of The Water Works (105-B Sabine St., Houston 77007). On view thru November 10, 2024, experience a site-specific media and sound installation by artist Rachel Rossin in the Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park. FREE on the first Thursday of the month; otherwise admission is $12 to $15.


🎨 ART OPENINGS "(A) Frayed | Abbie Preston Edmonson" and "Sculptural Works by Roslyn Dupre" 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at UH's Elgin Street Studios, Galleries 1 & 2 (4224 Elgin St., Houston 77004). Ceramics and sculptural works on view thru April 12, 2024.


🎨 ART EVENT “First Thursday Block Party” 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Mid Main Houston (3550 Main St., Houston 77002). This month's event benefits Galveston Bay Foundation. Free admission with suggested $10 donation for full access.


=====


FRI 04.05.2024


🎨 ART EVENT "Spring Vendor Pop-up Market" 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at La Casita de Colores of Magnolia Park Arts & Community (7515 Avenue J, Houston 77012). Over 15 art entrepreneurs in the community will participate in this fun evening.


🎨 BOOK SIGNING "La Ofrenda" 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at MECA East End / Talento Bilingüe de Houston (333 S. Jensen Dr., Houston 77020). Photographer Gus Mejia signs his book as part of the "Viva Frida!" exhibition on view thru April 30, 2024.


🎨 ART EVENT "Goddess Night" 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Reeves Art + Design (2415 Taft St., Houston 77006). Don your best goddess gear for a chance to win an original painting from artist Tra Slaughter and see his "Goddess" exhibitions on view thru April 8, 2024.


🎨 SCREENING "R” Film of Yury Butusov's Theatrical Adaptation 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Our Texas Cultural Center (2337 Bissonnet St., Houston 77005). This acclaimed production was adapted from "The Government Inspector."


=====


SAT 04.06.2024


🎨 OPENING RECEPTION “Metamorphosis” 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Archway Gallery (2305 Dunlavy St., Houston 77006). On view thru May 2, 2024, paintings, drawings, mosaics, and sculpture by artists Joan Laughlin and Liz Conces Spencer based on the constancy of change in the natural world. An artist talk takes place at 6:30 PM.


🎨 ARTIST TALK “Paul Hester: Prisoners of Masculinity” and “Sarah Sudhoff: The Past is Ever Present” 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Andrew Durham Gallery (1821 W. Alabama St., Houston 77098). The artists discuss their exhibitions on view thru April 21, 2024.


🎨 ARTIST RECEPTION "Viva Frida!" 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at MECA East End / Talento Bilingüe de Houston (333 S. Jensen Dr., Houston 77020). On view thru April 30. 2024, this exhibition curated by Lizbeth Ortiz presents works by contemporary Texas artists who have been influenced by Frida Kahlo’s work.


🎨 OPENING RECEPTION “Flora and Fauna: Ethereal Encounters" 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Redbud Arts Center (303 East 11th St., Houston 77008). On view thru May 25, 2024, sculptural pendants made from found objects, fused glass, and clay by Tiffany Bergeron.


🎨 ART SHOW "Figuratively Speaking: The Human Figure in Art" 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hardy & Nance Studios (902 Hardy St., Houston 77020). Paintings show the enthusiasm, intensity, and complexity of the human condition as depicted by ten artists.


🎨 ART EVENT "Night Light 2024" 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Tony Marron Park (808 N. York St., Houston 77003). Aurora Picture Show and Buffalo Bayou Partnership co-present this free evening of video art along the Buffalo Bayou East waterfront.


=====


SUN 04.07.2024


🎨 ARTIST RECEPTION "Mother Earth: Meredith Pardue and Lucrecia Waggoner" 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Laura Rathe Fine Art - River Oaks District (4444 Westheimer Rd., Houston 77027). A reflective dual exhibition by these artists on view thru May 7, 2024.

True North 2024 Features Sculptures by Eight Texas Artists


In this 11th iteration of this annual public art project, True North 2024 presents sculptures by eight Texas artists along Heights Blvd. in Houston, Texas: Nela Garzón | Clayton Hurt | Dion Laurent | Wyatt Little | Suzette Mouchaty | Ricardo Paniagua | Patrick Renner | Art Shirer

RICE MILITARY GARAGE SALE


Over 70 homes are participating in this community-wide garage sale in Rice Military and its sister neighborhood of Woodcrest Houston -- both near Memorial Park at Washington Avenue and Westcott Street (W.O.W. Roundabout!). Text me, send an email, and then stop by and say hello. I may have some artful goodies for you to take home with you!


Click the image above for a full map! More details on my website HERE.

LinkedIn Share This Email
CLICK FOR MORE * MORE * MORE * HOUSTON ART EVENTS ON MY WEBSITE

FREE CALENDAR LISTINGS! Promote your Houston art events by visiting melissarichardsonbanks.com/events and clicking "Submit Events" to enter information about your event.


WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN MY E-NEWSLETTER? To give me time to review and consider for inclusion, you must submit your events through my website two to four weeks in advance AND a representative from your organization must subscribe to my e-newsletter. Please understand that I cannot include every single event at every art venue throughout Houston. I do my best!

SUBSCRIBE HERE IF THIS EMAIL WAS FORWARDED TO YOU