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News, guides, reviews, and features from the Texas art scene.
Fall 2026: The Season Across Texas
Nauman at the Nasher, the Haas Brothers in Austin, Richard Long in Marfa, and ninety-five galleries at the George R. Brown. The fall slate, city by city.
RedDot Texas
August 2026: Art Openings Across Texas
August art openings across Texas: Austin group shows, Dallas Contemporary, and Houston photography.
Nick Douglas · CC BY 2.0
RedDot Picks: 5 Exhibitions to See This Week (July 24)
Five must-see exhibitions this week: Olga de Amaral at MFAH, Henrique Oliveira at McClain, and more across Texas.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Ismaili Center Houston: A New Art Destination
The Ismaili Center Houston is the first in the U.S. Its contemporary art program deserves your attention.
dvanhorn from Somerville, MA, USA · CC BY 2.0
World Cup Houston: Art to See Between Matches
Houston is hosting the World Cup — but the real show is in the galleries. Here’s what to see between matches at NRG Stadium.
Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY 4.0
Fall 2026: The Complete Texas Art Calendar
Texas fall art season 2026: every major fair, festival, and opening from October through November.
Untitled Art Fair Houston 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The second edition of Houston's international art fair returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center October 2-4. Here's your complete guide.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Art Date Night Houston: 10 Best Experiences
MFAH late nights, Art Club, Meow Wolf, gallery openings with free wine — 10 art date nights in Houston.
Beat the Heat: 15 Indoor Art Spots in Houston
It’s 100 degrees outside. Here are 15 cool, climate-controlled museums, galleries, and immersive art spaces to escape the Houston summer.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Where to Buy Art in Houston Under $500: A Beginner’s Guide
Buy original art in Houston from $50. Where to find prints, paintings, and studio sales from working artists.
Chelsea4567 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Your First Gallery Opening: What to Expect
Gallery openings are free, the wine is free, and nobody is judging you. Here’s everything a first-timer needs to know.
Dallas contemporary 16 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dallas Contemporary Summer Series: What to Know
Dallas Contemporary's Summer Series: jazz, yoga, artist markets, and tattoo pop-ups in the Design District.
Best Museums for Kids in Houston: The Family Art Guide
From Meow Wolf’s interactive wonderland to MFAH’s free summer art camps — Houston’s museums are built for curious kids.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
First Time in Dallas? Here's Your Art Scene Cheat Sheet
Dallas art neighborhoods: the Arts District, Design District, and Deep Ellum. Three scenes, one guide.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
First Saturday Art Walk Houston: Your Guide
Houston’s best-kept secret: free wine, new shows, and a walking tour of Museum District galleries every first Saturday.
Will Buckner · CC BY 2.0
First Time in Austin? Here's Your Art Scene Cheat Sheet
The Blanton, the Contemporary, East Austin studios, South Congress galleries, and a graffiti park reborn — Austin's art scene is more than live music.
Museum District Dining: An Art Lover's Guide
Before the Menil, after the MFAH, between gallery openings — the best restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance of Houston’s art core.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
MFAH vs. Menil: Which Houston Museum to Visit?
Two world-class museums, one impossible choice. We break down the differences — collection, cost, vibe, and what's on view right now.
Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0
San Antonio Art Scene: A First-Timer's Guide
Ruby City, the McNay, Artpace, Blue Star, and First Fridays — San Antonio's art scene runs on deep cultural heritage and bold contemporary vision.
The 15 Best Art Galleries in Houston: The 2026 Guide
The 15 essential Houston galleries — from MFAH and the Menil to Sawyer Yards and Opera Gallery. The 2026 guide.
Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Latinx Art in Texas: The Essential Guide
Texas art runs deeper than you think. Five cities, 800 Latin American masterworks, 53 murals, and stories no one is telling.
Free Museums in Houston: The Complete Guide
Free art in Houston goes far beyond museums. Nine free institutions, a Turrell skyspace, and 350 open studios.
How to Start an Art Collection in Texas for Under $2,000
Affordable art collecting in Texas starts at $200. Prints, studio visits, and a new fair make it accessible.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
ARTECHOUSE vs. Meow Wolf Houston: Which to Visit?
Immersive art in Houston: two new venues, wildly different vibes, and neither one is a gallery. Here's how they compare.
World Cup Houston 2026: The Art Guide
FIFA World Cup meets Houston art: 150 painted soccer balls, 58 new murals, and free galleries near every match.
Fapharis · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Texas Art Road Trip: Houston to Marfa in 5 Days
Five cities, five days, one state with more art than you can see in a lifetime. A day-by-day itinerary from the Gulf Coast to the desert.
Awebre6 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Marfa Complete Guide: Art, Food, and Desert
Marfa complete guide: Chinati, Ballroom, Judd Foundation, Prada Marfa, where to eat, and where to stay.
Zereshk · CC BY-SA 3.0
San Antonio Art Guide: The Complete 2026 Scene
San Antonio art runs deep: Artpace, Ruby City, 53 Westside murals, Blue Star, and a River Walk lined with sculpture.
Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Austin Art Guide: The Complete 2026 Scene
Austin art is deeper than its reputation. The Blanton, 500 open studios, and a corridor selling prints from $200.
Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dallas Art Scene 2026: Where to Start
From the DMA's blockbuster Lichtenstein acquisition to the gallery row in the Design District, Dallas is building a scene that rewards exploration.
Austin Art Scene: Beyond the Music
The Blanton's Hopper-to-Alma-Thomas blockbuster, data-driven art with Refik Anadol and teamLab, and the East Austin galleries you should know.
Untitled Art Houston: A Collector's First-Timer Guide
Your first art fair? Here's how to navigate Untitled Art Houston — from VIP previews to buying your first piece.
Rubycityart · CC BY-SA 4.0
San Antonio Art Scene: Five Essential Spaces
Ruby City, SAMA, the McNay, Blue Star, and the Briscoe — five distinct institutions, each with a personality the others can't replicate.
Icwa · CC BY-SA 3.0
Chinati Weekend 2026: The Complete Guide
Chinati Weekend 2026 runs October 9-11. Why thousands of art insiders drive to Marfa each fall, and how to go.
Rubycityart · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ruby City San Antonio: The Complete Guide
David Adjaye's crimson masterpiece houses one of the most extraordinary private collections in the Southwest — and it's completely free.
Icwa · CC BY-SA 3.0
Marfa Art Guide: A First-Timer's Itinerary
Donald Judd's desert utopia is still the most radical art experience in Texas. Here's how to do Marfa right.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Montrose Art Scene: Where to Go and What to See This Summer
A neighborhood guide to Houston's bohemian art district — from the Menil Collection to the galleries on Colquitt Street.
Jacklee · CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Art in Texas: The Summer 2026 Guide
A city-by-city guide to the best free exhibitions, gallery walks, open studios, and art events across Texas.
dvanhorn from Somerville, MA, USA · CC BY 2.0
10 Must-Visit Houston Art Galleries in 2026
From the Menil to a newly opened gallery on the former Texas Gallery's storied Peden Street address — the essential Houston gallery guide for 2026.
Deep Ellum Art Guide: Beyond the Murals
Deep Ellum art guide: 130+ murals, pop-up galleries, and the blues-built district beyond the Instagram backdrops.
Mikerussell · CC BY-SA 4.0
East Austin Galleries: The Springdale Road Guide
East Austin art guide: the Canopy complex, Third Thursday walks, and artist-run spaces beyond South Congress.
Rubycityart · CC BY-SA 4.0
Southtown First Friday: San Antonio Art Walk Guide
Southtown and Blue Star: San Antonio's gallery district from First Fridays to Ruby City, all walkable.
The Complete Guide to Houston's Art Neighborhoods
Houston art neighborhoods guide: eight districts, from the Museum District to Sawyer Yards, mapped and explained.
Sawyer Yards Houston: Inside America's Art Campus
Over 300 artists, six warehouse buildings, and a quarterly open studios event that draws thousands. Here's how to navigate Houston's creative campus.
Free Art Events in Houston This Summer
Free art events in Houston this summer: every museum, gallery walk, and open studio that costs nothing to attend.
Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0
Marfa on a Budget: The $200-a-Day Art Trip
Marfa doesn't have to be expensive. How to see Chinati, Ballroom, and the Judd Foundation without breaking the bank.
Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY 4.0
Rothko Chapel Houston: A Visitor's Guide
Rothko Chapel: fourteen paintings, a $30M restoration, and the MLK dedication Houston refused. A visitor's guide.
KenB · CC BY-SA 3.0
San Antonio Westside Murals: A Walking Guide
San Antonio's Westside murals: 53 Chicano works on shop facades and community centers. A walking guide.
Nick Douglas · CC BY 2.0
Houston Street Art: EaDo to East End Guide
Donkeeboy, Gonzo247, Aerosol Warfare, and the muralists turning Houston's warehouses into the largest outdoor gallery in Texas.
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