Brandon Zech talks with the Blaffer Art Museum's outgoing director, Steven Matijcio, about his approach to curating in peripheral art cities, engaging with local communities, and what he'll miss about Houston.

The El Paso Museum of Art Foundation, in partnership with the Paso del Norte Community Foundation, has broken ground on “Star Ceiling,” a $5.5 million art installation by El Paso-raised artist Leo Villareal.

Artpace San Antonio, a nonprofit residency program, has announced Melissa Joseph, Patrick Quarm, and José Villalobos as its Spring 2024 International Artists-in-Residence.

Valentin Diaconov reviews two exhibitions by artist Carris Adams, which are on view at Basket Books & Art and Art League Houston.

The North Texas Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that serves 11 counties through charitable investments, has awarded $73,000 in grants to Arts Fort Worth, Gallery of Dreams, and Kinfolk House.

On the occasion of an upcoming film screening and night of performances, Peter Lucas writes about the life and work of the musician Pauline Oliveros.

This week: a series of conversations featuring local artists, architects, art historians, and critics in Houston; an artist's first solo museum exhibition in Dallas; a group exhibition exploring the symbology of femmeness in Austin; and more.

The Transart Foundation for Art and Anthropology is hosting "Houston Hauntology," a three-day symposium organized by Valentin Diaconov addressing the city's ever-changing cultural landscape.

Art Center Waco, Dallas Contemporary, Fusebox, and The Long Center have announced eclipse-themed events and commissions in celebration of the solar eclipse taking place this April.

Houston-based Aurora Picture Show and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston are among the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts’ fall 2023 awardees.

A video exhibition tour of a show of works by Yuni Lee, on view at Women & Their Work in Austin, Texas.

Joseph R. Wolin reviews an exhibition in Dallas featuring work by the influential Mexican artist Abraham Ángel.

Fire destroyed part of Big Medium's gallery last Monday, damaging artwork by Robert Hodge and Tim Kerr.

Violette Bule, Saúl Hernández-Vargas, and Irene Antonia Diane Reece are the recipients of the 2023 Houston Artadia Awards.

Caroline Frost reviews an exhibition at The Contemporary Austin that explores the past, present, and future of land use and labor.

Today: Iridescent drips

The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio will be celebrating its 70th anniversary throughout 2024 with an array of events, programs, and activations.

SAY Sí, a youth-focused arts nonprofit in San Antonio, has announced the appointment of Stephanie LaFroscia as its new Executive Director.

Alli Rogers Andreen reviews an exhibition of paintings by artist Pierre Bonnard, on view at the Kimbell Museum of Art in Fort Worth.

Renee Lai talks with artists Christine Garvey and Annie Miller about painting, motherhood, and the similarities and differences in their work.