The Must List

There’s Always Something New to Learn at Sawyer Yards’ Second Saturdays

The monthly initiative opens over 100 artist studios so Houstonians can see what’s being created at the 55-acre complex. And no two events are identical.

10/11/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Virtuoso Status

At 97, David Adickes Is Still Creating Art—and Cracking Jokes

The celebrated Houston artist may be pushing 100, but he still has no plans of retiring anytime soon.

05/20/2024 By Daniel Renfrow Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Creative Vision

This Houston-Based Rangoli Artist Is Making a Global Name for Herself

Indian sand art creator Sangita Bhutada has decades of experience making elaborate pieces.

03/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Greetings from Houston

Write Your Holiday Cards on a Houston-Made Creation This Season

Spread the love, one locally designed card at a time.

11/28/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Art Power Couple

The Love Story of These Two Houston Artists Is Full of Whimsy

JooYoung Choi and Trenton Doyle Hancock use their shared vision to create wildly imaginative (and separate) comic book–inspired creative universes.

09/11/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Artistic Altruism

Houston-Based Artist Jody Wood Wants to Change the World

Her new project on Houston's eviction crisis is just the latest of her works where art, advocacy, and community converge to create social change and human connection.

07/28/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Friday Q & A

Artist Serotonin Brings a Good Dose of Happiness to Houston

Through music, fashion, and more, the multidisciplinary artist just wants to “make the collective experience of life more bearable.”

05/19/2023 By Geneva Diaz

FRIDAY Q&A

The Quirky Sensibilities of Artist Seth Alverson

From fine art to furniture making, the Spring native brings a unique perspective to his craft.

04/14/2023 By Caleb Garling

Local Artist Profile

A Houston-Based Contemporary Artist You Should Know: Bradley Kerl

Visual artist Bradley Kerl shares the people and places that inspire him to create.

11/25/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Local Artist Profile

A Houston-Based Contemporary Artist You Should Know: Ryan Hawk

Houston artist Ryan Hawk shares five things he loves and what inspires him to create.

11/02/2022 By Amarie Gipson

TEXAS TRAVELER

An Art-Filled Weekend in Fort Worth

Art, food, and hospitality highlights from a long weekend in Funky Town’s Cultural District

06/16/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Local Artist Profile

A Houston-Based Contemporary Artist You Should Know

Houston artist Tay Butler shares five things he loves and what inspires him to create.

06/14/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Meet The Houstonian

Planting Creative Seeds in Alief

Founder Matt Manalo created Alief Art House to serve as a community art hub while being sustainable, hyperlocal, and eco-friendly.

06/09/2022 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Troy Montes

STRIKE A POSE

Level Up Your Photography at One of These Studios

Whether your aesthetic is modern, minimalist, or antique, these photo studios will click.

06/03/2022 By Brianna Benitez

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.

05/05/2022 By Amarie Gipson

FASHION FUSION

Jacob Vilató’s Hand-Painted Moreau Paris Bag Is on Display in River Oaks

The renowned artist put a special twist on a signature bag created for a charity auction.

04/14/2022 By Danielle Wright

Local Artist Profile

Houston Emerging Artists Share 5 Things They Love

Get to know Lovie Olivia, Rabéa Ballin and Alexis Pye.

03/11/2022 By Amarie Gipson

ARTIST FEATURE

Alexandra Nechita On The Power of Her Art

“It’s the truest side of me.” The former "Petite Picasso" fuses themes of motherhood and belonging into her work on view at Off the Wall Gallery in Houston.

03/09/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Music

The 7 R&B Artists You Should Be Listening To

These Houston R&B artists are setting the stage for 2022.

01/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Visual Art

Some of the Best Moments From the Afro-Atlantic Histories Exhibit at MFAH

Catch this historic exhibition before it leaves Houston.

01/13/2022 By Amarie Gipson