From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: “This spring, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is pleased to present Sawed, Soldered, Constructed: The Work of the Houston Metal Arts Guild, a…
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Essner as its new Associate Curator of Craft.
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To register for this panel discussion on September 23, 2021, go here. From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: “Join HCCC for a free, virtual panel discussion in celebration of…
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To register for this artist talk, go here. From the Museum of Fine Arts Houston: “Next up in the Ruth K. Shartle Lecture Series: Aaron McIntosh joins decorative arts, craft…
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A lecture series that “provides insight into the artistic process and engages audiences in dialogue about contemporary visual art.” The first lecture features Cindi Strauss and Anna Walker, curators at Museum…
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A charming show of wallpaper at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston pairs historic wallpapers with contemporary examples that slyly riff on traditional patterns.
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Summer Artist Dreams and Another Residency Application
by Paula Newtonby Paula NewtonSummer may slow down a bit in the art world, but it’s a busy time for artists filling out applications for grants and residencies. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston…
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In what can only be described as a coup, the massive ceramics collection of New York dealers Garth Clark and Mark del Vecchio was acquired by the MFAH five years…
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Created by CAMEO (Clay Arts Museum and Education Organization) in 2007, the International Texas Teapot Tournament is open to clay artists all over the world who can submit any kind…
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Two architects and two museum clients debate the opportunities and challenges of museum commissions. Panelists are Jim Furr, of Gensler architects; Cindi Strauss of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston;…
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There seem to be a bunch of shows all of a sudden dealing with contemporary glass in Houston. "Studio glass" (as opposed to factory glass) is a relatively young phenomenon:…
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The Scholar’s Eye: Contemporary Ceramics from the Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio Collection, organized by MFAH curator Cindi Strauss opens on May 18. In the spring of 2007, the…
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In 2002 the MFAH acquired the Helen Williams Drutt Collection of contemporary jewelry. This show is organized by Cindi Strauss, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Decorative Arts and Design and…
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The MFAH has published an impressive tome in conjnunction with the exhibit of the Helen Wiliams Drutt avant-garde jewelry collection, opening this Sunday, Sept. 30. The hefty, 528-pager features color…
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Selecting work for the exhibition was a panel of jurors comprised of Jane Adlin, Associate Curator of 19th Century, Modern and Contemporary Art at The Met, Austin resident and glass…