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Where to see art in Houston now: 10 exhibits and shows opening in October

Houston's October art scene features ten exhibitions exploring scientific and cosmic themes, including plasma installations, fractal worlds, and Jewish family histories. Highlights include Anahita Bradberry's 'Spectral Field' at Diverseworks, Julius Horsthuis's 'Fractal Worlds' at Artechouse, and Jacquelline Kott-Wolle's 'Growing Up Jewish' at Holocaust Museum Houston. The Menil Drawing Institute presents 'Lines of Resolution' on television's impact, while CraftTexas 2025 showcases 50 works from Texas artists at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Anya Tish Gallery closes with a farewell show.

Can You Climb a Ladder? A Conversation with Yvonne Garcia

Yvonne Garcia, owner and director of Houston's oldest operating gallery, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, discusses her journey from aspiring actor to gallery leader in a new interview. She details her initial career in acting and talent representation, her return to the art world through roles at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Sicardi Gallery, and her fateful hiring by pioneering gallerist Geri Hooks in 2006.

Don Brown & Max Cole’s art in ‘Postcards From Home’ exhibit

The Michelson Museum of Art in Marshall, Texas, recently debuted 'Postcards from Home,' a collaborative exhibition featuring the works of regional artists Don Brown and Max Cole. The opening reception drew a significant local crowd, including three generations of Cole’s descendants, to celebrate the legacy of two figures who captured the landscapes and history of East Texas. The show, which runs through July 4, was organized in partnership with the Harrison County Historical Museum and the Meadows Museum of Art.

“Soy de Tejas” & Cheech Marin: Showcasing Texas Latinx Art in California

The third edition of "Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art" opened at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California. Curated by Rigoberto Luna, the exhibition brings together Texas Latinx artists, including Tina Medina, Karla Garcia, Cande Aguilar, and Joe Peña, showcasing their work on a national stage after previous iterations in San Antonio and Fort Worth. The opening weekend highlighted the significance of presenting Texas artists outside their home state, with Cheech Marin himself engaging with the artists and their families.

‘This is Home’ art exhibit at Gallery Main Street features East Texas artists

A new exhibition titled 'This is Home' has opened at Gallery Main Street in downtown Tyler, Texas. The show, sponsored by the Rose City Art Gallery, features works by East Texas artists exploring themes of home, memory, and belonging through various media including painting and sculpture. It opened on January 9 with a reception and includes a juried award and a People's Choice Award, with voting ongoing until the show closes on March 2.

Review: “50th Anniversary Exhibition Part I” at Moody Gallery, Houston

Moody Gallery in Houston opened “50th Anniversary Exhibition Part I” on September 13, showcasing 38 artworks by gallery-affiliated artists. The show is deliberately non-chronological and non-comprehensive, featuring works ranging from 2006 to 2025, including pieces by Melissa Miller, William “Bill” Steffy, Michael Kennaugh, Dan Sutherland, Pat Colville, Tracye Wear, Al Souza, and the collaborative MANUAL (Ed Hill & Suzanne Bloom). The exhibition spans three spaces and highlights the gallery’s eclectic, open-minded approach and its commitment to promoting Texas-based artists.

Cluley Projects Announces Open Call for Texas Artists & Writers

Cluley Projects in Dallas has announced concurrent open calls for Texas artists and writers. The fifth annual Artist Open Call invites proposals for solo exhibitions in the gallery’s 2026 season, while the second annual Arts Writing Mentorship pairs a selected writer with the exhibition winner to produce a publication. Past participants include Leili Arai Tavallaei, Sarita Westrup, Jacquelin Zazueta, Zak Ziebell, and Beronica Gonzales. The selected artist and writer each receive a $500 honorarium, mentorship, and support. Submissions are due November 2, 2025.

Cluley Projects Announces Open Call for Texas Artists & Writers

Cluley Projects in Dallas has announced concurrent open calls for Texas artists and writers. The fifth annual Artist Open Call invites proposals for one-month solo exhibitions in the gallery’s 2026 season, while the second annual Arts Writing Mentorship pairs a selected writer with the exhibition winner to produce a publication. Past participants include Leili Arai Tavallaei, Sarita Westrup, Jacquelin Zazueta, Zak Ziebell, and Beronica Gonzales. Selected artists and writers each receive a $500 honorarium, mentorship, and support, with submissions due November 2, 2025.

The Masure Gallery of Photography and Spazio Morandi Open in North Texas

The Dallas-Fort Worth art scene has expanded with the debut of two new exhibition spaces: The Masure Gallery of Photography in Fort Worth and Spazio Morandi in East Dallas. The Masure Gallery, an extension of Fort Worth Camera, launched with a group exhibition titled "RED" featuring ten North Texas photographers, while Spazio Morandi opened with a solo exhibition by Austin-based artist Brad Tucker titled "Hospitality Suite."

Student artwork sells for record $525K at RodeoHouston School Art Auction

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Auction set new records at its 2026 event, with student artworks attracting unprecedented bids from donor groups. The grand champion piece, a painting titled 'Between Boots and Moccasins' by Pasadena Memorial High School senior Joshua Washington, sold for a record $525,000, nearly doubling the previous year's top sale. The auction, held at NRG Arena, showcases artwork selected from a statewide competition involving over 200,000 students, highlighting the program's scale and impact on young Texas artists.

East Dallas art exhibition is a celebration of Chicano identity and community

An exhibition titled “Chicano” at Art on Main gallery in East Dallas showcases the work of over 50 North Texas artists, featuring paintings, digital photography, and mixed media that explore Chicano identity, childhood memories, lowrider culture, immigration enforcement, and Indigenous heritage. Co-curated by artists Ariel Esquivel and Junanne Peck, the show includes pieces such as Chelsea Reyes' digital photograph “Movimiento y Orgullo,” Cease Martinez's painting “Cultura,” and Hermila Cuevas' oil on canvas “Chicomecōātl: Giver of Harvest.” The gallery owner Andrea Lamarsaude, who previously collaborated with the curators on the exhibition “Shelter,” notes the community's positive response.

If You Love Local Art, Don’t Miss This Plano Exhibition

The ArtCentre of Plano has opened "Art With Impact," a juried exhibition featuring 70 Texas artists selected from over 200 submissions. The show fills the Saigling House in Downtown Plano with works spanning watercolor, metal sculpture, photography, mixed media, and cyanotype. Highlights include Best in Show awarded to Plano artist Jennifer Gillen for her watercolor "A Burst of Tulip," chosen by juror Kristin Rivas of Samuel Lynne Galleries. Executive Director Suzy Jones notes the exhibition reflects growing momentum in Plano's arts community.

Artists Enclave holds 'Tierra Verde' Juried Exhibition to combine art with activism

Artists Enclave, a Denton arts networking organization based at UNT CoLab, hosted the "Tierra Verde" Juried Exhibition throughout August 2025. The show featured over 60 artworks by Texas artists exploring the intersection of art and activism, with pieces addressing environmental issues, protests, political beliefs, and social stigmas such as menstruation. The exhibition opened on Aug. 1 with a reception attended by over 175 guests, featuring live music by Rachel Yeatts, and awarded prizes to artists including Aileen Khuu, Jose Angel Hernandez, Anadara Braun-Good, Lauren Doorish, and Genie Baranoff.

Museum Exhibitions On View in East Texas, South Texas & the Valley this Fall

Several museums and art centers across East Texas, South Texas, and the Rio Grande Valley have announced their fall 2025 exhibition schedules. Highlights include the Tyler Museum of Art’s "Alas…" by Alicia Eggert, a floral sculpture that wilts over three weeks, and "Assembled: A Look at Contemporary Collage" featuring Texas artists. The Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi will present three shows: Jason DeMarte’s surrealist photography in "Arcadian Enclosures," the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi faculty biennial "Quarter Turn," and "Breadth of Latino/a Voices" from its permanent collection. The Rockport Center for the Arts opens Jessica Ninci’s "A Field Guide" and Moira Garcia’s "Nepantla: In-Between." The Beeville Art Museum hosts Caprice Pierucci’s "Threads Through Time," and the Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art in Victoria will survey work by Fort Bend County artists.