In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Contemporary at Blue Star has opened a call for 2026 curatorial exhibition proposals.
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Lorne Michaels’ archive, which has been donated to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin, will be on view this fall.
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News
Texas Institutions Speak Out About Effects of NEA Federal Funding Terminations
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentArts organizations across the country received emails from the National Endowment for the Arts notifying them of the termination, withdrawal, or expedited close out of previously awarded federal funding.
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Suzette Schutze reflects on a collaborative wood firing experience with instructors and students from Stephen F. Austin University and the Glassell Studio School.
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Podcast
Art Dirt: Theft, Vandalism & Forgeries: Talking with Laura Evans About Art Crime
by Glasstireby Glasstire 0 commentJessica Fuentes speaks with art educator and author Laura Evans about her recently published book, “The Atlas of Art Crime: Thefts, Vandalism, and Forgeries.”
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News
Announcing the Inaugural Glasstire Texas Art Writing Awards Winners
by Glasstireby Glasstire 0 commentGlasstire has founded this award to recognize exceptional art writing in Texas.
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The Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Green Family Art Foundation, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and other North Texas museums have announced their summer exhibitions.
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Kelly Mason reviews a meditative, immersive exhibition of works by Anthony TungNing Huang in Dallas.
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EspañolEssayOp Ed
Chicano, poschicano, latinx y rasquachismo: términos de arte que definen, dividen y unen
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentJessica Fuentes habla con artistas y profesionales del arte de todo Texas para analizar los matices de las etiquetas que se utilizan para categorizar el arte latinx.
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Houston-based nonprofit Fresh Arts has announced Emanuelee Bean, known professionally as “Outspoken Bean,” and Krystle Holnes as its 2025 Space Taking Artist Residency participants.
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Caleb Bell writes about two books of interviews with Texas artists, by Robert Craig Bunch.
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This week: a solo exhibition in Marfa of appropriation works informed by mass media, advertising, and entertainment; a show celebrating contemporary approaches to a traditional craft form in San Antonio; a portrait exhibition in Dallas addressing the ongoing social issues afflicting Nigerian youth; and more.
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News
Marfa Invitational Open Announces Artists; Show Opens This Weekend
by Glasstireby Glasstire 0 commentThe Marfa Invitational Open, which features over 150 Texas-connected artists, will run from May 15-26.
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The Blanton Museum of Art, the Contemporary at Blue Star, the McNay Art Museum, and other art venues in Austin and San Antonio announce summer exhibitions.
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News
Aurora Picture Show Announces Grand Opening Celebration for its New Location
by Nicholas Frank 0 commentAurora Picture Show will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location on Thursday, May 22, with a housewarming party featuring DJs, atmospheric video projections, bites, and beverages.
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Interview
Jazz & “Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight” at the Menil Collection, Houston
by Michele Brangwen 1 commentMichele Brangwen speaks with musicians James Brandon Lewis and Tim Hagans about “Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight,” on view at the Menil Collection.
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Interview
Black Holes, Luna Moths, Marfa Lights, and Dreaming: An Interview with Virginia L. Montgomery
by Mo Eldridgeby Mo Eldridge 1 commentMo Eldridge speaks with Virginia L. Montgomery about her installation at Ballroom Marfa, which explores black holes, luna moths, the Marfa Lights, and dreams.
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Review
Groundbreaking Photorealist Exhibit Highlights Women and People of Color in L.A.
by Ruben C. Cordova 0 commentRuben C. Cordova reviews an exhibition of photorealism at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.
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Museums and art spaces in Houston and Galveston have announced summer exhibitions, including immersive installations, a figurative group show, and presentations addressing environmental issues.
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InterviewStaff Picks
Interview: Friends of Galleries Collective Members Speak About Austin’s Inaugural Friends Fair
by Renee Laiby Renee Lai 0 commentRenee Lai speaks with Austin gallerists Phillip Niemeyer, Jill Schroeder, Jill McLennon, and Kevin Ivester, about the inaugural Friends Fair.