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News, guides, reviews, and features from the Texas art scene.
Fall 2026: The Season Across Texas
Nauman at the Nasher, the Haas Brothers in Austin, Richard Long in Marfa, and ninety-five galleries at the George R. Brown. The fall slate, city by city.
RedDot Texas
August 2026: Art Openings Across Texas
August art openings across Texas: Austin group shows, Dallas Contemporary, and Houston photography.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Review: Olga de Amaral — To Weave a Rock at the MFAH
A 60-year career in gold, silver, and thread. The Colombian fiber artist's first major U.S. retrospective is monumental, luminous, and unmissable.
Review: Robert Pruitt — Infinite at CAMH
Twenty-five years of portraiture, storytelling, and imagination. Pruitt's return to Houston is the homecoming the city's art scene needed.
Nick Douglas · CC BY 2.0
RedDot Picks: 5 Exhibitions to See This Week (July 24)
Five must-see exhibitions this week: Olga de Amaral at MFAH, Henrique Oliveira at McClain, and more across Texas.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Ismaili Center Houston: A New Art Destination
The Ismaili Center Houston is the first in the U.S. Its contemporary art program deserves your attention.
dvanhorn from Somerville, MA, USA · CC BY 2.0
World Cup Houston: Art to See Between Matches
Houston is hosting the World Cup — but the real show is in the galleries. Here’s what to see between matches at NRG Stadium.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Review: Nic Nicosia — Everyday Surreal at the Nasher
Nic Nicosia's five-decade survey at the Nasher: Dallas's most important living artist, finally assessed.
Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY 4.0
Fall 2026: The Complete Texas Art Calendar
Texas fall art season 2026: every major fair, festival, and opening from October through November.
Untitled Art Fair Houston 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The second edition of Houston's international art fair returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center October 2-4. Here's your complete guide.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Art Date Night Houston: 10 Best Experiences
MFAH late nights, Art Club, Meow Wolf, gallery openings with free wine — 10 art date nights in Houston.
Rubycityart · CC BY-SA 4.0
Review: Tracey Rose at Ruby City
Tracey Rose returns to San Antonio with TKO and 62 unseen drawings at Ruby City. A career-defining show.
Beat the Heat: 15 Indoor Art Spots in Houston
It’s 100 degrees outside. Here are 15 cool, climate-controlled museums, galleries, and immersive art spaces to escape the Houston summer.
Jhihyinlee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Meow Wolf vs. Art Club: Houston's Immersive Art Showdown
Meow Wolf vs. Artechouse Houston: two immersive art venues compared. Which one is worth your time?
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Where to Buy Art in Houston Under $500: A Beginner’s Guide
Buy original art in Houston from $50. Where to find prints, paintings, and studio sales from working artists.
Texas Juried Exhibition 2026: Fort Worth Preview
Texas Juried Exhibition at Artspace111: 40 artists from 2,400 submissions, juried by Patron's Terri Provencal.
The1fiddler · CC BY-SA 3.0
Violeta Alvarez: Casa de Cultura in Houston
From Rolling Stone and Pitchfork to a gallery in Sawyer Yards — Violeta Alvarez's Fresh Arts residency transforms family memory into community art.
Hourick · CC BY 3.0
Art Censorship in Texas: I.C.E. Pops at UNT
UNT shut down Marka27's show in days. Then graduating seniors boycotted their own exhibition in protest.
Crafthouston · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why Houston Is Now the 4th Biggest Art Market in America
Texas wasn't even top 10 for high-dollar art sales a decade ago. Now it's fourth — and Houston is driving the surge.
Chelsea4567 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Your First Gallery Opening: What to Expect
Gallery openings are free, the wine is free, and nobody is judging you. Here’s everything a first-timer needs to know.
Dallas contemporary 16 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dallas Contemporary Summer Series: What to Know
Dallas Contemporary's Summer Series: jazz, yoga, artist markets, and tattoo pop-ups in the Design District.
Best Museums for Kids in Houston: The Family Art Guide
From Meow Wolf’s interactive wonderland to MFAH’s free summer art camps — Houston’s museums are built for curious kids.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
First Time in Dallas? Here's Your Art Scene Cheat Sheet
Dallas art neighborhoods: the Arts District, Design District, and Deep Ellum. Three scenes, one guide.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
First Saturday Art Walk Houston: Your Guide
Houston’s best-kept secret: free wine, new shows, and a walking tour of Museum District galleries every first Saturday.
Will Buckner · CC BY 2.0
First Time in Austin? Here's Your Art Scene Cheat Sheet
The Blanton, the Contemporary, East Austin studios, South Congress galleries, and a graffiti park reborn — Austin's art scene is more than live music.
Museum District Dining: An Art Lover's Guide
Before the Menil, after the MFAH, between gallery openings — the best restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance of Houston’s art core.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
MFAH vs. Menil: Which Houston Museum to Visit?
Two world-class museums, one impossible choice. We break down the differences — collection, cost, vibe, and what's on view right now.
Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0
San Antonio Art Scene: A First-Timer's Guide
Ruby City, the McNay, Artpace, Blue Star, and First Fridays — San Antonio's art scene runs on deep cultural heritage and bold contemporary vision.
The 15 Best Art Galleries in Houston: The 2026 Guide
The 15 essential Houston galleries — from MFAH and the Menil to Sawyer Yards and Opera Gallery. The 2026 guide.
Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Latinx Art in Texas: The Essential Guide
Texas art runs deeper than you think. Five cities, 800 Latin American masterworks, 53 murals, and stories no one is telling.
Ernesto Neto at MFAH: SunForceOceanLife Review
Ernesto Neto turned crochet into a 6,000-pound sculpture you climb inside. His MFAH retrospective is unmissable.
Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY 4.0
Texas Gallery & FotoFest: End of an Era in Houston
Houston lost two art-world titans in one year. Texas Gallery and FotoFest shaped decades of culture. Now what?
Free Museums in Houston: The Complete Guide
Free art in Houston goes far beyond museums. Nine free institutions, a Turrell skyspace, and 350 open studios.
How to Start an Art Collection in Texas for Under $2,000
Affordable art collecting in Texas starts at $200. Prints, studio visits, and a new fair make it accessible.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
ARTECHOUSE vs. Meow Wolf Houston: Which to Visit?
Immersive art in Houston: two new venues, wildly different vibes, and neither one is a gallery. Here's how they compare.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
David Hockney in Houston: A Texas Tribute
David Hockney changed how we see the world. From Bradford to L.A., a tribute to the greatest living British artist.
World Cup Houston 2026: The Art Guide
FIFA World Cup meets Houston art: 150 painted soccer balls, 58 new murals, and free galleries near every match.
Fapharis · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Texas Art Road Trip: Houston to Marfa in 5 Days
Five cities, five days, one state with more art than you can see in a lifetime. A day-by-day itinerary from the Gulf Coast to the desert.
Awebre6 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Marfa Complete Guide: Art, Food, and Desert
Marfa complete guide: Chinati, Ballroom, Judd Foundation, Prada Marfa, where to eat, and where to stay.
Zereshk · CC BY-SA 3.0
San Antonio Art Guide: The Complete 2026 Scene
San Antonio art runs deep: Artpace, Ruby City, 53 Westside murals, Blue Star, and a River Walk lined with sculpture.
Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Austin Art Guide: The Complete 2026 Scene
Austin art is deeper than its reputation. The Blanton, 500 open studios, and a corridor selling prints from $200.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Megan Olivia Ebel: RUBY Projects & Revolver Galeria
Through Revolver Galeria and RUBY Projects' La Ruche HTX residency, the Canadian-born curator is building bridges between Houston and the world.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Untitled Art Houston 2025 Recap: What Happened
The inaugural Untitled Art Houston put the city on the fair circuit. Here's what went down and what it means for 2026.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dallas Art Scene 2026: Where to Start
From the DMA's blockbuster Lichtenstein acquisition to the gallery row in the Design District, Dallas is building a scene that rewards exploration.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Texas Art Collectors: Reshaping the U.S. Market
The Dallas Art Fair's intimate scale, Untitled Art Houston's international ambitions, and the collector communities binding it all together.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lichtenstein in Dallas: The DMA-Nasher Gift
Lichtenstein Foundation gifts 50+ works to the DMA and Nasher. The biggest joint acquisition in Dallas art history.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dallas Art Fair 2026: Sales, Collectors, and Quilts
Dallas Art Fair 2026: record sales, six DMA acquisitions, and the most interesting art market story in America.
Austin Art Scene: Beyond the Music
The Blanton's Hopper-to-Alma-Thomas blockbuster, data-driven art with Refik Anadol and teamLab, and the East Austin galleries you should know.
Untitled Art Houston: A Collector's First-Timer Guide
Your first art fair? Here's how to navigate Untitled Art Houston — from VIP previews to buying your first piece.
Rubycityart · CC BY-SA 4.0
San Antonio Art Scene: Five Essential Spaces
Ruby City, SAMA, the McNay, Blue Star, and the Briscoe — five distinct institutions, each with a personality the others can't replicate.
Icwa · CC BY-SA 3.0
Chinati Weekend 2026: The Complete Guide
Chinati Weekend 2026 runs October 9-11. Why thousands of art insiders drive to Marfa each fall, and how to go.
Rubycityart · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ruby City San Antonio: The Complete Guide
David Adjaye's crimson masterpiece houses one of the most extraordinary private collections in the Southwest — and it's completely free.
Icwa · CC BY-SA 3.0
Marfa Art Guide: A First-Timer's Itinerary
Donald Judd's desert utopia is still the most radical art experience in Texas. Here's how to do Marfa right.
Deborah Roberts: Austin's Most Important Artist
The mixed-media collage artist — Whitney Museum, Brooklyn Museum, 2023 Texas Medal of Arts — still lives and works in Austin. Here's why that matters.
Nick Douglas · CC BY 2.0
Review: 'Town Meeting' at Art League Houston
Nick Vaughan and Jake Margolin's exhibition revisits the 1978 gathering of 4,000 LGBTQIA+ Houstonians at the Astro Arena — and asks what's changed since.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Opera Gallery Houston: First Texas Location Opens
Opera Gallery opens in River Oaks with Monet, Picasso, and Kusama. Houston's blue-chip art scene just leveled up.
Zereshk · CC BY-SA 3.0
Review: 'Canvas to Clay' at SAMA
SAMA pairs O'Keeffe with Maria Martinez pottery and Mexican ceramics. A quiet show that rewards slow looking.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Montrose Art Scene: Where to Go and What to See This Summer
A neighborhood guide to Houston's bohemian art district — from the Menil Collection to the galleries on Colquitt Street.
dvanhorn from Somerville, MA, USA · CC BY 2.0
Nancy Whitenack: 40 Years at Conduit Gallery
Nancy Whitenack built Conduit Gallery from a warehouse in 1984. Four decades later, she's a Dallas institution.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Art in Texas: The Summer 2026 Guide
A city-by-city guide to the best free exhibitions, gallery walks, open studios, and art events across Texas.
dvanhorn from Somerville, MA, USA · CC BY 2.0
10 Must-Visit Houston Art Galleries in 2026
From the Menil to a newly opened gallery on the former Texas Gallery's storied Peden Street address — the essential Houston gallery guide for 2026.
Deep Ellum Art Guide: Beyond the Murals
Deep Ellum art guide: 130+ murals, pop-up galleries, and the blues-built district beyond the Instagram backdrops.
Review: Cauleen Smith at CAMH
Cauleen Smith's CAMH survey is the must-see Houston show of summer 2026. Film, textiles, and radical generosity.
Mikerussell · CC BY-SA 4.0
East Austin Galleries: The Springdale Road Guide
East Austin art guide: the Canopy complex, Third Thursday walks, and artist-run spaces beyond South Congress.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Review: Revolver Galeria's 'Nomos' on Peden Street
Revolver Galeria opens on Peden Street with 'Nomos,' a Latin American group show about territory and belonging.
Rubycityart · CC BY-SA 4.0
Southtown First Friday: San Antonio Art Walk Guide
Southtown and Blue Star: San Antonio's gallery district from First Fridays to Ruby City, all walkable.
The Complete Guide to Houston's Art Neighborhoods
Houston art neighborhoods guide: eight districts, from the Museum District to Sawyer Yards, mapped and explained.
LingChen09 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Prada Marfa: The Desert Art That Wouldn't Die
Prada Marfa was meant to decay. Instead it became Texas's most famous artwork. The full, strange story.
Sawyer Yards Houston: Inside America's Art Campus
Over 300 artists, six warehouse buildings, and a quarterly open studios event that draws thousands. Here's how to navigate Houston's creative campus.
Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Artpace San Antonio: 30 Years of Art Residencies
Artpace has hosted 250+ artists, 9 MacArthur Fellows, and 84 Venice Biennale participants. Inside San Antonio's residency.
Free Art Events in Houston This Summer
Free art events in Houston this summer: every museum, gallery walk, and open studio that costs nothing to attend.
Review: Ellsworth Kelly's 'Austin' at the Blanton
Ellsworth Kelly's Austin chapel is a masterpiece of light and color. An atheist's gift to a university museum.
Hourick · CC BY 3.0
Latin American Art in Houston: A Quiet Capital
Latin American art in Houston: the MFAH, Revolver Galeria, and a growing case that this is the U.S. capital.
Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0
Marfa on a Budget: The $200-a-Day Art Trip
Marfa doesn't have to be expensive. How to see Chinati, Ballroom, and the Judd Foundation without breaking the bank.
Hourick · CC BY 3.0
Project Row Houses: Rick Lowe's Houston Legacy
Project Row Houses turned shotgun houses into art. Rick Lowe's Third Ward legacy, explained.
Fapharis · CC BY-SA 3.0
Donald Judd's Block: A Life Designed in Marfa
Inside Judd's Block: the Marfa residence with adobe walls, a 13,000-volume library, and self-designed furniture.
Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY 4.0
Rothko Chapel Houston: A Visitor's Guide
Rothko Chapel: fourteen paintings, a $30M restoration, and the MLK dedication Houston refused. A visitor's guide.
KenB · CC BY-SA 3.0
San Antonio Westside Murals: A Walking Guide
San Antonio's Westside murals: 53 Chicano works on shop facades and community centers. A walking guide.
Review: Lozano-Hemmer's 'Undercurrents' at the Cistern
Buffalo Bayou Cistern meets Lozano-Hemmer: a mile of LED light inside a 1926 underground reservoir. Review.
Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Women & Their Work: Austin's Art Institution
Women & Their Work: 46 years, 2,000 artists, a Smithsonian-archived legacy. Austin's feminist gallery, profiled.
Chelsea4567 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Review: Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave
A surreal radio station, an interdimensional portal, and the question every serious art city has to answer: what counts as art?
Nick Douglas · CC BY 2.0
Houston Street Art: EaDo to East End Guide
Donkeeboy, Gonzo247, Aerosol Warfare, and the muralists turning Houston's warehouses into the largest outdoor gallery in Texas.
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