VISUAL ART

Making Home Weaves Stories of Immigration Through Art

This poetic exhibition at the Asia Society is a must-see.

05/18/2022 By Amarie Gipson

PERFORMING ARTS

The Houston Grand Opera Announces New Studio Artists

Five new talents join six returning artists in the competitive training program.

05/17/2022 By Amarie Gipson

5 Must-See Art Exhibitions to Visit This Month

Discover new artists at the Lawndale Art Center, Menil Collection and more.

05/10/2022 By Amarie Gipson

AAPI

Support These 10 Organizations for AAPI Month

Get to know some of the organizations preserving the AAPI community in Houston.

05/06/2022 By Amarie Gipson

IMPRACTICAL SPACES

This New Book Explores Houston’s Art Scene

Pete Gershon chronicles the history of Houston’s artist-run spaces, from the 1900s to now in the new book, Impractical Spaces.

05/05/2022 By Amarie Gipson

RESOURCES

Here Are Ways to Support Trans Youth in Houston

Here’s a list of groups and organizations in Houston that support trans and queer youth.

05/02/2022 By Amarie Gipson

EDITOR’S PICKS

Independent Bookstores In Houston

From Kaboom Books to Brazos Bookstore, these are the best independent bookstores in Houston.

04/29/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Resources

Funding Opportunities for Houston Artists

New grant and exhibition opportunities from MOCA, CraftTexas, the NEA, and more.

04/14/2022 By Amarie Gipson

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

‘I Want It to Be a Safe Space’: Ashley Hoskins on the Power of Libraries

Ashley Hoskins is the founding director of Houston's chapter of The Free Black Women's Library.

04/07/2022 By Amarie Gipson

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

The MFAH’s Art Library Is Making a Big Move

Here’s what you should know about the new space.

04/05/2022 By Amarie Gipson

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

A Guide to Houston’s Top Neighborhood Libraries

A guide to everything you need to know about your local library from Downtown to Acres Homes.

04/04/2022 By Amarie Gipson and Geneva Diaz

ARTS GUIDE

Artsy Things to Do This April

Artsy events to attend in Houston this April including festivals, concerts, and museums.

04/01/2022 By Amarie Gipson

STARGAZING

The Baker Planetarium Brings Space Exploration Down to Earth

Here’s why every wandering mind should visit Space City.

03/31/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Spring Arts Guide 2022

In Living Color: The Obama Portraits Take the MFAH

As part of a multi-city tour organized by the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Obama Portraits are headed to the Museum of Fine Arts

03/28/2022 By Amarie Gipson

ART ON WHEELS

The Houston Art Car Parade is Back

After a two-year hiatus, the Houston Art Car Parade will takeover Downtown from April 7-10

03/24/2022 By Amarie Gipson

History

Black Cowboys: The Unsung American Hero

Cowboy culture and traditions have deep roots in the history of Black Texans

03/23/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Space City

Every Houstonian Needs to Visit THE INFINITE

Tour the International Space Station through this virtual reality experience at Sawyer Yards in Houston

03/22/2022 By Amarie Gipson

ART NEWS

This Medieval Manuscript is Getting A Facelift

A 700-year-old manuscript at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston is getting a much-needed facelift

03/16/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Spring Arts

Houston's Art Scene This Spring Is Buzzing With Entertainment

Catch a performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Houston Grand Opera or take the kids to a performance of Charlotte’s Web

03/15/2022 By Amarie Gipson and Chris Gray

Local Artist Profile

Houston Emerging Artists Share 5 Things They Love

Learn more about Lovie Olivia, Rabéa Ballin and Alexis Pye

03/11/2022 By Amarie Gipson