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Jul 16
7:00 PM

Sophie Asakura, Curatorial Associate, Modern and Contemporary Art, discusses the special display of paintings by Houston painter Dorothy Hood and Greek-born artist Chryssa on view in the foyer through Fall 2026. Comparing the works, she explores these artists’ contributions to abstract art in the United States at mid-century.

Jul 18
2:00 PM
The Big Slide Show

Join Lawndale and artists from The Big Show 2026 as they give short presentations about their work. The Big Slide Show is a chance to hear directly from artists about their creative practice!

Jul 19
3:00 PM

Michelle White, Senior Curator, discusses the exhibition John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog.

Jul 26
3:00 PM

Edouard Kopp, John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation Chief Curator of the Menil Drawing Institute, highlights works in The Gift of Drawing: Cy Twombly.

Aug 1

An exhibition exploring the history of Anne Frank and its relevance today.

Aug 1
2:00 PM
The Big Slide Show

Join Lawndale and artists from The Big Show 2026 as they give short presentations about their work. The Big Slide Show is a chance to hear directly from artists about their creative practice!

Aug 1
Jesus Benavente: NUESTROWORLD

NUESTROWORLD is a satirical solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Jesus Benavente, conceived of as a visual album and immersive “amusement park.” This project features interconnected works unfolding across the gallery and city, collectively highlighting Houston’s cyclical history of ambition, folly, and heartbreak.

Aug 2
3:00 PM

A showcase of community art by participants of the Teens in Ctrl Summer Program, focusing on digital media and storytelling.

Aug 15
The Fatherhood Effect

This Healing Arts exhibition positions fatherhood as a public health approach to healthier living, inviting reflection on how fatherhood has evolved and contributes to healthier children, stronger families, and more connected communities.

Aug 21

An upcoming exhibition by Adriana Corral titled 'As Long As Life Endures' will be on display at the Blaffer Art Museum.

Sep 5
Iconoglass

This landmark exhibition positions stained glass as a sculptural and conceptual medium that extends beyond its ecclesiastical history.

Sep 5

This group exhibition features contemporary silversmiths and jewelers whose work honors silver’s rich material history.

Sep 10
Fragility

This display highlights paper itself—and its incongruous and variable characteristics—as an artistic material, featuring works from the Menil’s permanent collection of drawings.

Sep 10

The Menil Collection has commissioned artist Jitish Kallat to create a site-specific wall drawing for the entry space of the Menil Drawing Institute. Kallat is a leading figure in contemporary Indian art, and his work often probes the intersections of the intimate and the immense.

Oct 3
4:00 PM

Join us for the opening of the third iteration of the Southern Survey Biennial, a dynamic exhibition celebrating recent works by contemporary visual artists living and working across the American South. Selected artists will present installations throughout PRH’s seven art houses on Holman Street, transforming the historic campus into a vibrant survey of contemporary Southern visual art.

Oct 3

In conjunction with the world premiere of Overflow Radio in Mni Sóta Makoce (Minneapolis), DiverseWorks hosts an Overflow Radio: Šakotayišol Nunuš Constellation here in Houston.

Dec 11

This exhibition honors the impact and legacy of the late San Francisco- and Houston-based curator, art historian, and museum director Jermayne MacAgy (1914–1964), who was renowned for her dynamic and groundbreaking installations and innovative approach to curating.

Jan 29

A two-person exhibition exploring how painting practices can build new perspectives that shape society, offering alternative interpretations of contemporary issues by looking at historical events and ancient folklore.