BAFA University of Houston-Downtown

New Faculty Art Exhibition at the O’Kane Gallery The University of Houston-Downtown Faculty Art Exhibit opened on Oct. 23 and will run until Dec. 11. The exhibit is held in the O’Kane Gallery and is open from Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Mark Cervenka, an art professor with 25 years of teaching at UHD, said, “It’s...

Art students at UHD are museum members! Ask your art professor for your membership card and check this out.

⚔️ How often do you think of the Roman Empire? Now is your chance to experience it up close with “Art and Life in Imperial Rome: Trajan and His Times.” Walk among works of art that tell the story of Rome at its peak. Only on view through January 25, 2026. Get your tickets now at mfah.org/trajan

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“Besides Math is not just an exhibition; it is a movement to redefine what it means to be Asian American in contemporary U.S. society. This exhibition is a celebration of identity, resilience, and the power of art to break down barriers and build connections." -Houston artist June Xu

Stop by the Central Library now through January to check it out!

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Happy National Cat Month! Celebrate with the pets of HPL by reading their favorite books this month.

*Nocturne recommends "Millie Fleur's Poison Garden"
by Christy Mandin
*Mr. Meower recommends "Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake
Sale" by James Dean
*Rin recommends "The Guest Cat" by Takashi Hiraide
*Bruno recommends "Inside Cat" by Brendan Wenzel
*Mango recommends "Song of the Lioness" by Tamora Pierce

Check these titles out using your MYLink card at https://ow.ly/8t6i50WHIOU

🌞Sun Day, ✍️ Writing Workout

Join DiverseWorks + Inprint on Sun Day (Sept 21) for a participatory + experimental creative writing activity inspired by Anahita (Ani) Bradberry’s exhibition Spectral Field.

MATCH Gallery
1.5-hour workshop
Free + open to all
Registration required — https://qrco.de/bgI4Ki

About Sun Day: ☀️ A national celebration of solar + wind energy, mobilizing communities across the U.S

About Inprint: 📚 A Houston nonprofit bringing accessible literary programs to all ages.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is proud to be a Cultural Partner of Untitled Art, a leading contemporary art fair debuting in Houston September 19 – 21 (with a VIP and press preview, September 18), at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Shaped by new curatorial voices and themes, each edition of Untitled addresses urgent cultural issues through dynamic programming and intentional design, responding to the evolving needs of artists, galleries, collectors, and the broader art landscape.

Come find us at booth P6, which will feature a craft demonstration and work by Roberto Lugo from “Pigeon Crib: Houston Edition,” on view now at HCCC and co-presented with R & Company! For the fence-sitters out there, we are pleased to offer a special 20% discount on any single-day admission ticket (presale only) when you apply the code 25hccc at checkout! Hope that helps! See you there, Houston art fam 🏺✨

To learn more, visit>> https://crafthouston.org/event/untitled-art/

Join us at our upcoming events ☀️ a great way to connect, contribute, and stay informed. We look forward to seeing you there.