New! I’ve moved – find all the Art Valet extras on my new substack. Below is this week’s “Roundup” a weekly listing of all the announcements thrown my way and a few that I handpick. Details in post. Follow me: https://artvalet.substack.com/ The Art Valet Roundup by Mitch Cohen Houston’s Latest Arts & Opportunities Read on … Read more
Carolyn “Bertrand” Hodges, a cherished artist, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 98. This photo captures a joyful moment celebrating her 95th birthday with dear friend David Behrman and me. I wrote a heartfelt tribute to Miss Carolyn in my Art Valet column for The Leader. Links below.
Grove’s Gala: Portraits, pizzazz, and purpose! After two years of photographing 30 women for her 30 Women Over 30 Portrait Experience, photographer Anna Grove is ready to celebrate, and you are invited. Read my interview with Anna in The Leader newspaper here: ART VALET: Grove’s Gala: Portraits, pizzazz, and purpose! Limited tickets still available to … Read more
Art, Interrupted: Supporting local artist Teresa Staley Teresa Staley lost her home, van and art studio to a fire Oct 26. Find out how to help in this week’s Art Valet in The Leader Newspaper. Article GoFundMe: Support Teresa’s Recovery from Fire Tragedy
Call for artists! Market Square Park Farmers Market in Downtown Houston in collaboration with Central City Co-Op.
Read my arts column about the market in THE LEADER! The Market artists will join Market Square Park Farmers Market!Saturday, May 25 · 10am – 2pm First Saturday Arts Market, at 20 years, is Houston’s original monthly outdoor art market!
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The art markets were in the spotlight in March, and a bit of a mixed bag too. First Saturday Arts Market is newsworthy for celebrating 20 Years! The Market at Sawyer Yards is sadly closing, and on the 8th anniversary in May. First Saturday was featured on Great Day Houston, The Market at Sawyer Yards … Read more
