Jessica Fuentes

NXTHVN, a nonprofit located in New Haven, Connecticut, has opened its annual call for artists and curators to apply to its fellowship program.

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston has announced the upcoming departure of Hesse McGraw as Executive Director, and the appointment of Ryan N. Dennis and Melissa McDonnell Luján as Co-Directors.

Arts Fort Worth, the organization that administers city grants and oversees the public art program on behalf of the City of Fort Worth, has announced the elimination of the role of Director of Public Art due to budgetary constraints.

Dallas artist Amy Werntz is among the 10 finalists named for the $50,000 Bennett Prize, an annual award granted to women artists working in figurative realistic painting.

Keith House, a meeting space for North Texas nonprofits, has begun to host private viewings of the new James Turrell skyspace as it prepares to open to the public in 2025.

The Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin has launched an open call for its annual Mix ‘n’ Mash exhibition, which features hundreds of regional artists.

Jessica Fuentes writes about “Diaries of Home,” a photography and lens-based exhibition exploring family life and the idea of home, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

This week: a solo show in San Antonio featuring immersive installations and drawings inspired by found photos, an exhibition exploring the relationship between mother and child and the ability of art to function as a protective act in Houston, a group show featuring artists considering the symbolism of flowers in Austin, and more.

Artpace, a nonprofit residency program in San Antonio, has named Laura Veles Drey, Anita Fields, and Lorena Molina as its Spring 2025 Artists-in-Residence.

FotoFest, a contemporary arts organization in Houston, has appointed Madi Murphy as its Associate Curator following the departure of Max Fields earlier this year.

The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Mid-America Arts Alliance, has opened applications for its Creative Forces Community Engagement grant program.

The Dougherty Arts Center, a multicultural community arts venue in Austin, has launched an open call for 2026 exhibitions at its Julia C. Butridge Gallery.

Jessica Fuentes writes about Cameron Rowland’s “Properties,” an exhibition at Dia Beacon that calls into question ideas related to land and value.

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth has named the four local artists selected to participate in its 2025 Carter Community Artists initiative.

The Rothko Chapel has announced that it will reopen to the public on Tuesday, December 17, following a five-month closure due to damage from Hurricane Beryl.

The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has announced that it will partner with six institutions around the world, including the Menil Collection in Houston, for its Centennial Anniversary.

Discovery Green, a 12-acre park in downtown Houston, has debuted its winter art installation, "ATLAS," by internationally recognized artist Jen Lewin.

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has awarded $945,000 to 30 writers, including Houston-based author Rosa Boshier González.

Throughout December artisan holiday markets, which offer unique gift options, are popping up across the state.

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft has opened a call for its 2025-2026 Artist Residency Program.