Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow is the artist’s first solo museum presentation in the United States. Across an installation, a video, and a series of commissioned sculptures, Erlanger continues her decade-long disruption of the “semiotics of suburbia.” In her practice, Erlanger thinks of the home as a greater ecosystem containing not only houses but […]
Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege presents work by the acclaimed Chicago-based artist, featuring large-scale paintings, sculptures, and installations that highlight the seen and unseen dynamics of Freedmen’s Town in Houston’s Fourth Ward. Throughout his career, Theaster Gates has soulfully elevated our understanding of Black labor, materials, place, and community to revitalize underrecognized neighborhoods […]
WHAT: In celebration of the new season of “DORA” we’re inviting the public to enjoy their own show-inspired paleta (popsicle). Pick your flavor, capture fun content, and take pictures with the branded paletero truck! The Dora ice cream truck will be in two locations in Houston. MENU: ¡Let’s Go, Vamonos! Lime, Fiesta Fresca Strawberry, Map’s […]
Wall Drawing Series: Ronny Quevedo features a site-specific work by New York-based artist Ronny Quevedo (b. 1981). The 36-foot triptych, C A R A A C A R A, 2024, explores the relationship between origin, transfer, and translation, with each panel of the composition indicating a different step in the artist’s process.
On View: Thur-Sun, September 6, 2024 - September 29, 2024 / 5601 Navigation Thursdays & Fridays 4pm-7pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12pm-4pm Opening Party: Friday, September 6th, 6pm-10pm Featuring the work of Margaux Crump & Jake Eshelman, Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong, Lorena Molina, Irene Antonia Diane Reece Curated by Jessi Bowman, FLATS Founder Transient Vistas delves into […]
Step into the nation’s largest creative campus, Sawyer Yards, on Saturday, September 14 for an exhilarating Second Saturday Art Ramble! Whether you're an art enthusiast or a curious Houstonian, this event promises a Saturday filled with awe-inspiring creativity in Arts District Houston. Art Ramble isn't just an event—it's an immersion into the heART of Houston's […]
Throughline is pleased to present its fourth two-person collective member exhibition, “When You Invent the Ship, You Also Invent the Shipwreck,” with new work by artists Garland Fielder and Gabriel Martinez, opening Friday August 23, on view through September 21, 2024. Paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture address threats humanity faces and the fear they engender. […]
During your tour of three historic houses that tell Houston’s stories from plantation to emancipation, the talented actor brings the hardships of slavery and the victory of freedom to life in dramatic reenactments. The historical script was written by Martha Whiting-Goddard, Reverend Jack Yates’ great granddaughter, who lived in the Yates House that was relocated […]
Inspired by the exhibition, Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow, create a surreal landscape layering paper shapes and tape. CAMH’s Drop-In Experiences feature instructions for hands-on activities and provide creative opportunities to experience current exhibitions in a unique and meaningful way. Drop-In Experiences are available between 1–4PM on select Saturdays at the Museum. For all […]
Choreographer: John Neumeier Music: Lera Auerbach As we continue our efforts to enrich our repertoire with a diverse range of ballets and both esteemed and emerging choreographers, we are excited to open our 2024-2025 season with the Company premiere of John Neumeier’s coveted production of The Little Mermaid. This beautifully haunting interpretation of Hans Christian […]
Led by writing duo MARIBEL BELLO & DILLON SCALZO, both award-winning writers pursuing PhD's in Creative Writing in Spanish at the University of Houston, this dual language workshop will be in Spanish and English, however all languages are welcome. Our creative process will be inspired by our own movements to generate writing in a fun […]
ATTENTION HOUSTON RESIDENTS! Prepare yourselves for an exciting new event brought to you by Shabach Enterprise, the creative minds behind the Fade To Black Play Festival! Introducing The Flow: A remarkable collaboration of music, poetry, & dance, featuring captivating monologues penned by African-American playwrights! Experience the talent of local actors from diverse backgrounds in a […]
