Crazy title but hey, this IS HOUSTON! You know how we seek out shade and cool places this time of year! Here are some upcoming events to put on your calendar.

Friday, July 8, 2022 7 – 10 pm
2101 Winter St, Houston, TX 77007


Studio A4.5 Winter Street Artists present:
Tropical Staycation

Summer is here!! Gas prices too high or don’t have the time to get away. No need to worry we got you covered!! Stop by studio A4.5 for a tropical staycation!!! We will have all summer and tropical art, festive food and cocktails with live music. Have your staycation here!!! Your hosts: Angela Rose Walling, Teresa Staley and Crystal Wrenden!

RSVP

Read my interview with these 3 amazing artists in my column, Art Valet!


Art News!

From Artist Angie Spears

“I am hitting the road for a series of shows in the upper Midwest and I was picked as the poster/t-shirt artist for Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in Michigan!”  

Yes, Angie WILL be in attendance! A model wearing Angie’s artwork on a festival t-shirt. Congrats, Angie!

Follow Angie on the road via Instagram


Dabbling in Watercolor

Penny of Penny Rae Robinson Images writes,

“I’ve been dabbling in Watercolor. I am finding it a way to document and enjoy the special places where I grew up.”

A favorite scenic marker, (titled) Watercolor #2

The rail bridge that spans the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota


  • Artist Lindsey Johnson of Geophilia Studio will be moving into Art Machine gallery next week.
  • From Valerie Gudell: The possums (and dumpster fire) were in a garbage-themed show in CA at ShockBoxx Gallery. Gallery Link
  • From Anonymous: Ready for my anonymous MLK sticker campaign?
  • New mural by Sarah Rimboch
  • Caroline Truong: “Finished this mural with another artist. BTS announced they’re taking a break shortly after… we captured a moment in time”

It’s in the past now …

Closing Reception

Friday June 24th, 6-8 pm

Mid Main Gallery, 3550 Main St. 77002. @midmaingallery

“Places in Between” a vibrant and visually compelling collaboration between artists, Elena Sandovici and Sarah Rimboch.


Open Studios

Art Square Studios, 5301 Almeda Rd. The public and art enthusiasts are invited to attend Summer Open Studios from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet 15 different artists and see their work in their studios.

For more information, visit facebook.com/ArtSquareStudiosonAlmeda/ or  instagram.com/artsquarestudiosonalmeda

I wrote about this in Art Valet June 16. Click here to read!