MUSED HOUSTON ART EVENTS | January 29

Houston’s creative energy is in full swing this week, with a range of events and exhibitions that showcase the city’s diverse and dynamic art community. Whether you’re interested in live performances, thought-provoking artist talks, or celebrating the work of emerging and established artists, there’s something for everyone. Let me know where you plan to go as I hope to see you out and about.

As always, please share this newsletter with friends and colleagues who appreciate art, and encourage them to subscribe and join our community of art enthusiasts.

Melissa Richardson Banks

Founder, Publisher & Editor

MUSED HOUSTON

www.musedhouston.com

FEATURED ART EVENTS

January 29–February 2, 2025

WEDNESDAY 01.29.2025

7–8:30 PM: PERFORMANCE of infinite elastic: Jeanette ‘Joy’ Harris and Molly Koehn at Throughline Collective ($10 - limited seating)

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THURSDAY 01.30.2025

5:30–7:30 PM: ART EVENT Craft Perspectives: Works in Progress at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

6–8 PM ARTIST RECEPTION Shift and Vibrations at Sabine Street Studios

6–8 PM ARTIST RECEPTION Romeo Robinson: Through Our Eyes at Nicole Longnecker Gallery

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FRIDAY 01.31.2025

5–8 PM: ART EVENT Happy Hour Friday at MFAH (free admission, galleries are open until 9 PM)

7:30–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION Reflections on Georgia: Dwight Roesch and Ula Vayner at Our Texas Cultural Center

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SATURDAY 02.01.2025

11 AM–6 PM ART EVENT Black Art in America Fine Art Fair at Houston Museum of African American Culture

2–3:15 PM PANEL DISCUSSION UN World Interfaith Week at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (in-gallery event with Vincent Valdez exhibition as the backdrop)

2–5 PM OPENING RECEPTION Hot Swap: Christine Egaña Navin at Laura (the gallery)

3–4 PM ARTIST TALK Can A Space be a Sculpture? by Kristin Marie Bachmann in her art installation "At the Still Point [Part 3]" at Ion District Garage

5–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION Women of the Earth at Community Artists' Collective (new location near Ion District Garage)

5–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION Reliquaries: Chris Alexander and Deborah Ellington at Archway Gallery

6–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION Wolfgang Paalen: Farewell to Surrealism at Redbud Arts Center

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SUNDAY 02.02.2025

12–3 PM: CLOSING RECEPTION Dan Schmahl: Let's Pretend at The Car Wash

12–6 PM ART EVENT Black Art in America Fine Art Fair at Houston Museum of African American Culture

1–4 PM ARTIST RECEPTION The Art of Celebration at Sabine Street Studios

1–5 PM ART EVENT Smither Park Sundays with an artisan market and performances that start at 3 PM

1–5 PM ART EVENT Artist Open Studios at Art Square Studios

All events are subject to change without notice. Please check with the venue or the organizer to ensure that their event is taking place as promoted and scheduled. And, if you miss an opening, plan to visit during a venue's regular operating hours.

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SEASONAL EVENTS

THRU FEB 16: ATLAS by Jen Lewin at Discovery Green

THRU FEB 23: Radiant Nature at Houston Botanic Garden

🐉 Happy Lunar New Year! 🎊

2025 is the Year of the Snake — a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation that also represents elegance, resilience, and mystery.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 is Lunar New Year Day and marks the start of weeks-long festivities for many across the world. Register for free timed entry for the celebration at Asia Society Texas Center this Saturday, February 1 at 10 AM–4 PM.

For other local celebrations, refer to this guide. For today, here are some great "dos and don'ts:"

✅ Wear red for good luck.

✅ Enjoy a meal with your family for harmony.

✅ Clean your home before the new year for a fresh start.

🚫 Prevent bad luck by avoiding negative words.

🚫 Stay away from sharp objects so good luck is not cut off.

First Saturday Arts Market

Saturday, February 1, 2025

11 AM to 6 PM

Love is in the air at February’s First Saturday Arts Market! Discover unique art from local artists, enjoy live music, and savor delicious bites from food trucks—a perfect outing for all.

www.firstsaturdayartsmarket.com

St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig, Germany

Sunday, March 16, 2025

3 PM to 4:30 PM

Rice University's Stude Concert Hall

Alice Pratt Brown Hall of Shepherd School of Music

Bach Society Houston hosts the solo Houston performance of this renowned boys' choir Thomanerchor Leipzig (St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig) as part of an eight-city USA Tour.

Founded in 1212, the St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig has captivated audiences for over 800 years. As one of Europe’s most distinguished boys’ choirs, they hold a unique connection to Johann Sebastian Bach, who served as the choir’s director from 1723 to 1750. The choir's current director Thomaskantor Andreas Reize is the 18th music director since Bach’s tenure and the first Swiss conductor to lead the choir.

TICKETS: www.bachsocietyhouston.org

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