In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Contemporary at Blue Star has opened a call for 2026 curatorial exhibition proposals.

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.

Arts 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.

Suzette Schutze reflects on a collaborative wood firing experience with instructors and students from Stephen F. Austin University and the Glassell Studio School.

Jessica Fuentes speaks with art educator and author Laura Evans about her recently published book, “The Atlas of Art Crime: Thefts, Vandalism, and Forgeries.”

Glasstire has founded this award to recognize exceptional art writing in Texas.

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.

Kelly Mason reviews a meditative, immersive exhibition of works by Anthony TungNing Huang in Dallas.

Jessica 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.

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.

Caleb Bell writes about two books of interviews with Texas artists, by Robert Craig Bunch.

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.

The Marfa Invitational Open, which features over 150 Texas-connected artists, will run from May 15-26.

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.

Aurora 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.

Michele Brangwen speaks with musicians James Brandon Lewis and Tim Hagans about “Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight,” on view at the Menil Collection.

Mo Eldridge speaks with Virginia L. Montgomery about her installation at Ballroom Marfa, which explores black holes, luna moths, the Marfa Lights, and dreams.

Ruben C. Cordova reviews an exhibition of photorealism at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

Museums and art spaces in Houston and Galveston have announced summer exhibitions, including immersive installations, a figurative group show, and presentations addressing environmental issues.

Renee Lai speaks with Austin gallerists Phillip Niemeyer, Jill Schroeder, Jill McLennon, and Kevin Ivester, about the inaugural Friends Fair.