How Houston’s First Ward Industrial Yard Transformed into an Artistic Epicenter
Just northwest of downtown Houston, a sprawling complex of factories and warehouses that once churned with heavy ... Read More »
The Blanco River May Very Well Inspire You to Take Home Local Art When Visiting Wimberley
“The river was just beautiful,” he says of that first visit. “After driving in through the cypress trees for just a few seconds, I was hooked.” In 2002, Smith began building a house. Now retired, he lives in Wimberley full-time and has turned his hobby of photography into a business. His beloved river is a frequent muse, and his photos teem with intricate lines and captivating use of light and color. Read More »
Kings and Queens of the Accordion Are Set to Play in Houston
Some of the best accordion players from across Texas and the region are set to perform at the 29th annual ... Read More »
How Houston’s Art Scene Bounced Back from Harvey After the Storm Collided with Its Season Openings
Harvey struck when Houston’s world-class arts scene was gearing up for a new season, devastating venues and upending plans. But creativity and courage go hand in hand: “This city came together in a way I’ve never seen,” says Eileen J. Morris, artistic director of the Ensemble Theatre. Read More »
In Downtown Marshall, Wednesday’s Are “Boogie Woogie” Nights
Through the front window, the blond-brick Harrison County Courthouse sits atop a raised oval of lawn. To the north are the railroad tracks and the historic train station. It’s a regular evening in Marshall, but as I sip a glass of iced tea, the question in my mind seems outlandish. Read More »
That Delayed Flight Stressing You Out? Maybe Airport Art Can Calm Your Nerves
Flying can be stressful—navigating a cavernous airport to squeeze into a cramped seat and sit closely confined with strangers in a long, winged tube that remains aloft for hours on end, well…“Flying is famously not an experience we look forward to,” notes Matt Evans of San Antonio International Airport. “But we’re working to reframe that narrative with art.” Read More »
Texas Highways Selects True Texas Travel Film Winner at Thin Line Fest
A Piece of Texas: A Travel Documentary took home the top prize in Texas Highways' True Texas short film category at Thin Line fest in Denton on Saturday, April 21. Read More »
Light of the Moon at SXSW
The 2017 SXSW Film Festival screened 258 films, including 130 features, that were selected out of 7,651 overall ... Read More »
Sculpted Serenity: A Visit to Dallas’ Nasher Sculpture Center
I have had some memorable museum experiences in my life: a foggy night encounter with a Rembrandt in East Berlin, a ... Read More »
An Artful Life
Marion Koogler McNay left her heart in San Antonio. Twice. The first time, in 1917 at Alamo Plaza, she bade farewell to ... Read More »
An Astronaut’s Mission
On July 20, 1969, people across the globe watched their televisions in amazement as Apollo 11 landed the Lunar ... Read More »
Donald Judd
"Dear Mom, Van Horn Texas. 12600 population. Nice town beautiful country mountains Love, Don." Thus ... Read More »
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