RedDot Texas
Editorial Team
The RedDot Texas editorial team covers art events, gallery openings, exhibitions, and artist profiles across Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Marfa. We write about art. We cover exhibitions. We profile the people who make the scene.
26 articles
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.