A new art space called Arthouse is opening on April 25, 2026, in Marble Falls, Texas. Designed by the architecture firm Lake Flato, the 2,000-square-foot white building will display works from the personal collection of philanthropists Mickey and Jeanne Klein, including pieces by Mary C. Sloane, Kenturah Davis, Faith Ringgold, Ed Ruscha, James Turrell, and Teresita Fernández. The debut exhibition, "Words Matter," curated by Mickey Klein, explores text and narrative and coincides with the town's Paint the Town Art Festival. The building also features a courtyard designed by landscape designer Sada Uchiyama.
The opening matters because it brings a significant private art collection to a small Hill Country community, making contemporary art accessible to a broader public. The Kleins, who have supported major institutions like the Hirshhorn Museum, the Whitney Museum, the Chinati Foundation, and the Blanton Museum, are creating a cultural anchor in Marble Falls that blends architecture, landscape, and philanthropy. The project also highlights how private collectors can shape local cultural landscapes outside major urban centers.