Upcoming Events
ROAD TO 40 Community Artists' Collective: A Retrospective Closing Reception & Artist Talk
40 years of art
40 years of impact
40 years together…and counting
CURATED BY: VIKTOR LE GIVENS
7:30PM ARTIST TALK
Join us for the closing reception of this #Roadto40 exhibition and hear from collaborative artists
Celebrating four decades of foundational community investment, this retrospective exhibition honors the enduring legacy of the Community Artists' Collective as a vital sanctuary for creative exchange and heritage preservation. Through archival imagery, mixed media, fiber arts and immersive installation, we revisit the Collective's meaningful impact and dynamic presence in the Houston cultural landscape.
Ultimately, the space serves as a living sanctuary reflecting the invisible labor and sustained devotion of the intergenerational network of founders, local practitioners, and everyday culture-keepers who have continuously nurtured this ecosystem.
Porch Play: Bone of Contention - Mulebone
When: Halloween, October 31, 2026
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: The Community Artists' Collective
4111 Fannin Street, Suite 100A
Houston, TX 77004
The Vibe: Light refreshments, craft exercises, heavy communal spirit, open scripts, and live sonic disruption.
"She knew the dead don't stay behind doors on All Hallows; they walk right through the porch-talk and the drumbeat, dancing in the marrow of our vernacular."
Step back onto the front porch with us this Halloween.
After the rich, soul-stirring warmth of our first gathering, we are right back at it—and what time could be more fitting than All Hallows' Eve? For those who know, Zora Neale Hurston’s ethnographic work didn't just capture folklore; it mapped the living, breathing architecture of Afro-Diasporic ancestral veneration and retention. The spirits of the crossroads, the rootworkers, and the storytellers are right here in the room with us.
For this second installment in our Road to 40 programming, we are diving once again into Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes’s legendary Mule Bone. But this time, we are raising the volume and working with our hands.
Alongside our participatory group reading—where we’ll keep marking up scripts and speaking our vernacular out loud—we are bringing in live community jazz musicians to improvise, tune, and sound the landscape live. They will sonically conjure the dust, the humor, and the deep southern air of Hurston’s world, fusing the spoken word with the pulse of jazz improvisation. We will also have light refreshments and hands-on craft exercises available for all who join the circle.
We are keeping the energy deep, warm, and unapologetically grounded in the work of cultural preservation.
Come ready to read, create, listen, and let the jazz sound the landscape with us.
What ghosts of our cultural memory come alive when we let musicians improvise the space between the written lines?
Mama Used to Say... Opening Reception
The words that shaped us. The wisdom that stayed with us.
You know those words Mama used to say - the ones that still echo in your head at just the right moment?
“Mama Used to Say…” is an exhibit where NAAQG quilt artists have stitched their interpretations of those memorable sayings into fiber art.
This exhibit celebrates the sayings, lessons, stories, and loving guidance passed down from Mama, Big Mama, Granny, Nana, Auntie—and all the women and family members who helped keep us grounded, encouraged us to grow, and taught us lessons that stayed with us long after childhood.
Now, it is the NAAQG artists’ turn to tell their stories through cloth.
Each artist has interpreted “Mama Used to Say…” in her own way through story, symbolism, color, design, and words. Their inspiration may have come from a familiar phrase heard throughout childhood or from a saying known only within their family.
Some words made them laugh.
Some taught important lessons.
Some kept them safe.
Some offered encouragement when life was difficult.
And some became words they carried with them throughout their lives.
Through these quilts, Mama’s wisdom lives on.
Mama said it.
We remembered it.
Now we share it.
SOTY - Sweet Communion Parlors (Copy)
Every last Wednesday, we will pause our writing practice to share our work with one another. In a casual, laid-back environment, participants are encouraged to read their pieces, exchange feedback, and engage in conversation. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives or simply want to listen and connect, all are welcome.
We are grateful to the Community Artists' Collective for their continued support and generosity in donating the space, and to Kindred Stories for keeping us cozy and sponsoring our Sharing Parlors!
SOTY ~ Sweet Communion Write-Ins
Sweet Communion Write-Ins are free, writing gatherings that create quiet, communal space for Black women to write independently in the presence of one another. Sessions use the Pomodoro technique to structure uninterrupted writing time.
There are no prompts, no critique, and no performance expectations. The purpose is to restore trust in one’s inner voice, cultivate discipline, and make space for creativity as a form of healing.
Ages 16+
Road to 40 Retrospective Exhibition ~ Open House
Reimagining the conventional artist talk, this event takes the welcoming, exploratory shape of a real estate open house.
For four decades, the Community Artists' Collective has served as a vital sanctuary, incubator, and cultural cornerstone. To honor this milestone, the Road to 40 retrospective exhibition—featuring the works of well over 35 artists from our rich history—is currently on view through October 30th. To continue this momentum, we invite you to animate and explore this legacy with us during our Retrospective Open House.
Reimagining the conventional artist talk, this event takes the welcoming, exploratory shape of a real estate open house. It is an invitation to step inside our shared home, catch up on the organization's progress, and celebrate the cultural contributions that have shaped our community. Whether you are a featured artist, a long-time supporter, or a new friend of the Collective, this is an opportunity to socialize, reflect, and actively participate in our living archive.
Event Highlights:
Curatorial Explorations: Guided walkthroughs and deep archival reflections on the exhibition as a whole.
Active Animation: Hands-on exercises and interactive engagements designed to immerse guests in the gallery space.
Community Commerce: A pop-up market featuring artisan crafts, wares, and goods.
Social Fellowship: Open space to connect with committee members, artists, and fellow community builders.
SOTY ~ Sweet Communion Write-Ins
Sweet Communion Write-Ins are free, writing gatherings that create quiet, communal space for Black women to write independently in the presence of one another. Sessions use the Pomodoro technique to structure uninterrupted writing time.
There are no prompts, no critique, and no performance expectations. The purpose is to restore trust in one’s inner voice, cultivate discipline, and make space for creativity as a form of healing.
Ages 16+
The Art of Sampling #2
An Interactive Sound Series celebrating 40 years of the Community Artists’ Collective
What does 40 years of history SOUND like?
As we continue on the Road to 40, the Community Artists’ Collective is teaming up with LOUPZ for two special nights of beat-making, creativity, and storytelling!
Led by LOUPZ founder Rovion “Rokmore” Reed, guests will take a seat at their own beat-making station and spend an hour creating, experimenting, and exploring sound using a specially curated sound library.
You don’t have to be a producer. You don’t have to be a musician. You just have to come ready to CREATE.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
7–8 PM | 8–9 PM | 9–10 PM
Only 10 stations per session!
$45 Individual
$80 Couple — two people sharing one station
And come hungry! Admission includes food by ChopNBlok and refreshments.
Come create with us, make some noise, and experience the Collective’s history in a whole new way — through sound.
The Road to 40 continues!
#CommunityArtistsCollective #RoadTo40 #LOUPZ #HoustonArts #HoustonMusic #HoustonCreatives #BeatMaking #MusicProduction #HoustonEvents #CACFolkFest2027
SOTY ~ Sweet Communion Write-Ins
Sweet Communion Write-Ins are free, writing gatherings that create quiet, communal space for Black women to write independently in the presence of one another. Sessions use the Pomodoro technique to structure uninterrupted writing time.
There are no prompts, no critique, and no performance expectations. The purpose is to restore trust in one’s inner voice, cultivate discipline, and make space for creativity as a form of healing.
Ages 16+
soty - Sweet Communion Parlors
Every last Wednesday, we will pause our writing practice to share our work with one another. In a casual, laid-back environment, participants are encouraged to read their pieces, exchange feedback, and engage in conversation. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives or simply want to listen and connect, all are welcome.
We are grateful to the Community Artists' Collective for their continued support and generosity in donating the space, and to Kindred Stories for keeping us cozy and sponsoring our Sharing Parlors!
Porch Play: Bone of Contention | A Collective Reading
Step onto the porch with us.
As we continue the celebration of the Community Artists' Collective's 40th anniversary through our retrospective 'Road to 40', we are intentionally producing programming that invites heritage preservationists, cultural thinkers, researchers, and artists right into the Collective to animate performance, literary, and sonic works that speak the communal evolutions across the diaspora.
For this immersive activation, we’re tapping straight into the jazz-infused vernacular, the rhythm, and the rich idiom of our literary ancestors. We are gathering for an intimate, participatory group reading of Mule Bone: A Comedy of Negro Life (1930) - the legendary collaboration by Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. If you know anything about this play, you know the deep history and playful contention around how we resolve things within community.
We're tracing the evolutionary line from rural roots to urban developments, honoring early Houston Black pasts like Mary Isaacs and the historic legacy of the Negro Little Theater. Participants will be handed scripts to annotate and read aloud together, transforming the porch into a portal for Black subjectivity, language, dialect, and storytelling.
Expect deep dialogue, rhythmic storytelling, and the kind of synergy only a communal reading can spark. Light refreshments will be provided, and warm communal energy will bask the space. Be on the lookout as our new series unfolds with more artists, thinkers, and sonic disruptors engaging the themes of heritage preservation, ecology, kinship ties, and institutiona
WOCA Honoring Rest for Women of Color
@womenofcolorinthearts #womenofcolorinthearts #communityartistscollective #restisrevolutionary
Join Women of Color in the Arts (WOCA) as they celebrate the power of rest and the current cohort of grantees of The Sabbatical Fund - a WOCA initiative that provides paid rest to our community so that they can divest from the system of capitalism and prioritize themselves over productivity.
Prioritize yourself and come hear about the experiences of these women and the importance of intentional rest. Tap into local resources for your well-being and revel in the power of community care.
Hosted in conjunction with Community Artists' Collective and their exhibition, The Road to 40: A Retrospective, dedicated to four decades of creativity, resilience and community.
RSVP required.
Complimentary light bites and refreshments provided.
The Art of Sampling
An Interactive Sound Series celebrating 40 years of the Community Artists’ Collective
What does 40 years of history SOUND like?
As we continue on the Road to 40, the Community Artists’ Collective is teaming up with LOUPZ for two special nights of beat-making, creativity, and storytelling!
Led by LOUPZ founder Rovion “Rokmore” Reed, guests will take a seat at their own beat-making station and spend an hour creating, experimenting, and exploring sound using a specially curated sound library.
You don’t have to be a producer. You don’t have to be a musician. You just have to come ready to CREATE.
Friday, September 25, 2026
7–8 PM | 8–9 PM | 9–10 PM
Only 10 stations per session!
$45 Individual
$80 Couple — two people sharing one station
And come hungry! Admission includes food by ChopNBlok and refreshments.
Come create with us, make some noise, and experience the Collective’s history in a whole new way — through sound.
The Road to 40 continues!
#CommunityArtistsCollective #RoadTo40 #LOUPZ #HoustonArts #HoustonMusic #HoustonCreatives #BeatMaking #MusicProduction #HoustonEvents #CACFolkFest2027
soty - Literary Salon: To See and Be Seen
Special thanks to our sponsors and collaborators!
The Communal Reading Circle @crchtx
The Community Artists' Collective @communityartistscollective
Jazz & Journaling @jazzandjournalinghtx
Mindful Muscle @official_mindfulmuscle
The Black Man Project @theblackmanproject
blkwomanmusiq @blkwomanmusiq
To See and Be Seen: Part III — The Literary Salon
Join us for the culminating gathering of the To See and Be Seen series, a literary series created by sisters of the yam Writing Society, in collaboration with the Communal Reading Circle and the Community Artists’ Collective.
We encourage you to bring the men in your lives: husbands, boyfriends, uncles, nephews, cousins, and friends. Their presence and participation are important to this conversation, and we welcome them into the space.
To See and Be Seen is a public literary salon and communal writing project that explores the ongoing societal neglect and violence affecting Black women through writing, dialogue, and guided reflection. Featuring live readings, facilitated conversation, visual art, and participatory reflection. By bringing together writers, artists, and community members across generations and backgrounds to engage thoughtfully with themes of visibility, grief, resistance, and care. At the heart of To See and Be Seen is a refusal to be invisible. We are creating space to speak about what is often minimized, avoided, or carried in silence—and to consider what becomes possible when we witness one another with intention.
Road to 40 Retrospective Exhibition ~ Open House
Reimagining the conventional artist talk, this event takes the welcoming, exploratory shape of a real estate open house.
For four decades, the Community Artists' Collective has served as a vital sanctuary, incubator, and cultural cornerstone. To honor this milestone, the Road to 40 retrospective exhibition—featuring the works of well over 35 artists from our rich history—is currently on view through October 30th. To continue this momentum, we invite you to animate and explore this legacy with us during our Retrospective Open House.
Reimagining the conventional artist talk, this event takes the welcoming, exploratory shape of a real estate open house. It is an invitation to step inside our shared home, catch up on the organization's progress, and celebrate the cultural contributions that have shaped our community. Whether you are a featured artist, a long-time supporter, or a new friend of the Collective, this is an opportunity to socialize, reflect, and actively participate in our living archive.
Event Highlights:
Curatorial Explorations: Guided walkthroughs and deep archival reflections on the exhibition as a whole.
Active Animation: Hands-on exercises and interactive engagements designed to immerse guests in the gallery space.
Community Commerce: A pop-up market featuring artisan crafts, wares, and goods.
Social Fellowship: Open space to connect with committee members, artists, and fellow community builders.
SOTY ~ Sweet Communion Write-Ins
Sweet Communion Write-Ins are free, writing gatherings that create quiet, communal space for Black women to write independently in the presence of one another. Sessions use the Pomodoro technique to structure uninterrupted writing time.
There are no prompts, no critique, and no performance expectations. The purpose is to restore trust in one’s inner voice, cultivate discipline, and make space for creativity as a form of healing.
Ages 16+
SOTY ~ Sweet Communion Write-Ins
Sweet Communion Write-Ins are free, writing gatherings that create quiet, communal space for Black women to write independently in the presence of one another. Sessions use the Pomodoro technique to structure uninterrupted writing time.
There are no prompts, no critique, and no performance expectations. The purpose is to restore trust in one’s inner voice, cultivate discipline, and make space for creativity as a form of healing.
Ages 16+
SOTY ~ Sweet Communion Write-Ins
Sweet Communion Write-Ins are free, writing gatherings that create quiet, communal space for Black women to write independently in the presence of one another. Sessions use the Pomodoro technique to structure uninterrupted writing time.
There are no prompts, no critique, and no performance expectations. The purpose is to restore trust in one’s inner voice, cultivate discipline, and make space for creativity as a form of healing.
Ages 16+
ROAD TO 40 Community Artists' Collective: A Retrospective Opening Exhibition
Celebrating four decades of foundational community investment, this retrospective exhibition honors the enduring legacy of the Community Artists' Collective as a vital sanctuary for creative exchange and heritage preservation. Through archival imagery, mixed media, fiber arts and immersive installation, we revisit the Collective's meaningful impact and dynamic presence in the Houston cultural landscape.
Ultimately, the space serves as a living sanctuary reflecting the invisible labor and sustained devotion of the intergenerational network of founders, local practitioners, and everyday culture-keepers who have continuously nurtured this ecosystem.
40 years of art
40 years of impact
40 years together…and counting
CURATED BY: VIKTOR LE GIVENS
JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING OPENING RECEPTION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 | 6PM - 8PM
SOTY - Sweet Communion Parlors
Every last Wednesday, we will pause our writing practice to share our work with one another. In a casual, laid-back environment, participants are encouraged to read their pieces, exchange feedback, and engage in conversation. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives or simply want to listen and connect, all are welcome.
We are grateful to the Community Artists' Collective for their continued support and generosity in donating the space, and to Kindred Stories for keeping us cozy and sponsoring our Sharing Parlors!
SOTY - Tongues of Fire Writers Workshop: To See and Be Seen
The sisters of the yam Writing Society is partnering with Sister Mama Sonya, a spoken word artist, poet, playwright, actor, storyweaver, author, and minister of the gospel, to bring you the next Tongues of Fire Writers Workshop, Part II of the To See and Be Seen series.
In this workshop gathering, sistahs will examine spoken word poetic pieces by Black women writers and develop their own spoken word/poetic pieces to address harmful stereotypes of Black women, Black femicide, and the many realities that continue to place Black women directly in harm's way. Sistahs may encounter moments of levity/solemnity, laughter/tears, as they search deep inside themselves to connect with their inner Black femme experience.
Three pieces from the workshop will be selected for reading at Part III of the series, the culminating Literary Salon. Through live readings, conversation, visual art, and collective reflection, we will bring greater awareness to the issues that continue to impact Black women/femmes and our community.
Facilitator Bio: Weaving tales of herstory/history from Third Ward, the South, and the African diaspora, Sister Mama Sonya, the Radical Rhapsodist, is an “edutainer”, spoken word artist, poet, playwright, actor, storyweaver, author and minister of the gospel She launched 3sisters in the spirit Theatre Ministry, a Psalms 150 ministry, to “harvest hope, healing & harmony thru theatre” thru “edutainment” using theatre arts, storyweaving, puppetry and creative writing to address and explore social concerns and bring forth the creativity that lives in each of us.
Jubilee Quilt Circle - Vitality Arts Workshop: Rags to Repurpose
In this hands-on workshop geared toward older adults, participants learn new ways to upcycle old denim jeans into useful garments and accessories, such as purses and shop aprons. The workshop is led by Hastle D. Murray, a Glassell artist-in-residence and member of the Jubilee Quilt Circle. Although it is not required, attendees are welcome to bring and work with their own old denim.
This workshop is part of the Vitality Arts series presented by the Glassell School of Art, in partnership with the Community Artists' Collective and its Jubilee Quilt Circle. This program receives generous support from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
No prior experience is needed. All materials are provided at no cost. Lunch and refreshments are included.
IF SOLD OUT, PLEASE EMAIL US AT THECOLLECTIVEHOU@GMAIL.COM
Jubilee Quilt Circle - Vitality Arts Workshop: Textile Conservation
In this hands-on workshop geared toward older adults, participants get a rare behind-the-scenes look at textile conservation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The session begins at the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation, where Sara Ludueña, assistant conservator for textiles, leads a short presentation and guided viewing of quilted objects from the MFAH collection in the Textile Conservation Lab. Afterward, participants return to Glassell for a repair session working with damaged textiles and leave with practical skills in basic quilt care and conservation techniques.
This workshop is part of the Vitality Arts series presented by the Glassell School of Art, in partnership with the Community Artists' Collective and its Jubilee Quilt Circle. This program receives generous support from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
No prior experience is needed. All materials are provided at no cost. Lunch and refreshments are included.
IF SOLD OUT, PLEASE EMAIL US AT THECOLLECTIVEHOU@GMAIL.COM
SOTY - Sweet Communion Parlors
Every last Wednesday, we will pause our writing practice to share our work with one another. In a casual, laid-back environment, participants are encouraged to read their pieces, exchange feedback, and engage in conversation. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives or simply want to listen and connect, all are welcome.
We are grateful to the Community Artists' Collective for their continued support and generosity in donating the space, and to Kindred Stories for keeping us cozy and sponsoring our Sharing Parlors!
Location:
Community Artists' Collective
4111 Fannin St Suite #100A, Houston, TX 77004
SOTY - Communal Reading Circle: To See and Be Seen
Join us as we partner with the Communal Reading Circle and kick off our To See and Be Seen series with an evening of collective reading and conversation. Together, we'll examine Black femicide and the stereotypes, biases, and systems that contribute to violence against Black women.
Bring your text. Bring your questions. Bring your voice. We will not be silent about this.
Location:
Third Ward Blooms
2304 Stuart St, Houston, TX 77004, USA
The Witness Series - Radical Joy: 5 Years & Counting
Part 3:
Join artist Kristi Rangel and the Community Artists’ Collective in celebrating the fifth year of the Witness Series — an artist-lead, nature-centered, and community-driven program that explores the many profound experiences that Communities of Color have in the land of Southeast Texas and along our waterways — by taking part in an artist talk, hands-on artmaking, and performances from Witness Series partners.
Schedule
4-4:30 p.m. — Danza Azteca
4:30-4:45 p.m. — Welcome
4:45-5:45 p.m. — Artist Talk Panel
5:45-6:30 p.m. — Art Activities and Partner Tables
6:30-7 p.m. — Danza Azteca
NOTE: The first 45 people to request a ticket at the Garden’s ticket window on Saturday, July 25, can attend at no charge. Once all of the complimentary tickets have been claimed on July 25, additional tickets — purchased either in-person or online — will be available for the cost of general admission (or free for Garden members, per the benefits of their membership level).
Non-member ticket price: $12/adult, $8/child/student/senior/military
Member ticket price: Free, per the benefit(s) of membership level
Houston Botanic Garden offers free parking for Summer Saturdays programs.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & PARTNERS
Janice Brown
Tomii Culmer
Brittany Mayfield
Kristi Rangel
Sheila Savannah
Houston Botanic Garden
Itzcoatl Danza Azteca
Latino Outdoors Houston
SOTY - Field Trip: Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers
Join us for a visit to the University Museum at Texas Southern University for an intimate look at their current exhibit Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers. The exhibition explores John T. Biggers' legacy and the generations of artists, educators, students, and cultural leaders influenced by his vision.
Curated by Dr. Alvia J. Wardlaw, Danielle Burns Wilson, and Seba Raquel Suber, the exhibition features more than thirty artists across multiple generations. The exhibition explores the enduring influence of Biggers' through painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and archival materials.
As we move through the exhibition, we'll gather for reflection and writing around a central question: How do we move beyond an "event culture" to build lasting, sustainable community? Through the work of John T. Biggers and his collaborators, we'll explore what it means to create spaces, relationships, and legacies that endure.
Please bring something to write with, something to write on, and comfortable walking shoes. Come ready to look closely, think deeply, and write in conversation with the art and with one another.
Location
University Museum at Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004
Hope is a Discipline - Closing Reception & Exhibition Walkthrough
Join us for an informal closing reception marking the final days of Hope Is a Discipline.
This gathering offers time to revisit the work, move through the exhibition together, and reflect on the ideas that have shaped the show.
Guests are invited to linger, connect, and spend time in conversation as the exhibition comes to a close.
Vitality Art Workshop: Fabric as Canvas
The Glassell School of Art Houston, TX
Thursday, July 16 • 11 AM - 2 PM
Overview
In this workshop for ages 55 and over, participants use decorative fabric as the base for their own paintings.
In this hands-on mixed media workshop geared toward older adults, participants will use decorative fabric as the base for their own paintings. Participants will learn to stretch and prepare fabric for acrylic paint, then plan a composition that works with the fabric's existing colors and patterns. Drawing on the ways other artists have used this approach in their own practice, participants will create a finished painting where the decorative fabric becomes part of the artwork itself.
No prior experience required. All materials are provided. Refreshments are included and free parking is available in the Glassell garage.
This workshop is part of the Vitality Arts series, presented by the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in partnership with the Community Artists' Collective and its Jubilee Quilt Circle. This program receives generous support from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
Location: Glassell School of Art, Second Floor
Tickets Sold Out (Registration at Glassell)
Thu, Jul 16 • 11 AM
SOTY - Sweet Communion Write-Ins (Virtual)
We are going virtual for the month of July!
Sweet Communion Write-Ins are free, writing gatherings that create quiet, communal space for Black women to write independently in the presence of one another. Sessions use the Pomodoro technique to structure uninterrupted writing time.
There are no prompts, no critique, and no performance expectations. The purpose is to restore trust in one’s inner voice, cultivate discipline, and make space for creativity as a form of healing.
Ages 16+
Hope Is a Discipline - Practicing Hope, Living Abolition Now
Grounded in the understanding, drawn from visionary abolitionist organizer Mariame Kaba, that hope is a discipline, this participatory session explores how that commitment shows up in daily life.
Facilitated by the curators, the gathering centers care, accountability, resistance, and the relationships that sustain us. Participants are invited to bring a piece of ephemera that reflects Black hope, joy, family, or community, and to share how it connects to the themes of the exhibition.
Vitality Arts Workshop: Mixed Media Painting with Fiber
Overview
In this workshop for ages 55 and over, participants learn the fundamentals of mixed media painting.
In this hands-on mixed media workshop geared toward older adults, participants will learn the fundamentals of painting through the creation of still life compositions. Participants will examine how artists incorporate fibers into their work to create richly detailed, textured compositions. Building on these techniques, participants will explore functional collage and learn how to enhance their own paintings using fiber-based materials such as fabric and paper.
No prior experience required. All materials are provided. Refreshments are included and free parking is available in the Glassell garage.
This workshop is part of the Vitality Arts series, presented by the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in partnership with the Community Artists' Collective and its Jubilee Quilt Circle. This program receives generous support from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
Location: Glassell School of Art, Second Floor
Tickets Sold Out (Registration at Glassell)
Thu, Jul 9 • 11 AM
SOTY - Sweet Communion Write-Ins (Virtual)
We are going virtual for the month of July!
Sweet Communion Write-Ins are free, writing gatherings that create quiet, communal space for Black women to write independently in the presence of one another. Sessions use the Pomodoro technique to structure uninterrupted writing time.
There are no prompts, no critique, and no performance expectations. The purpose is to restore trust in one’s inner voice, cultivate discipline, and make space for creativity as a form of healing.
Ages 16+