This weekend marks a vibrant celebration of contemporary Black art as the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) collaborates with various community partners for the annual Black Art Houston event. With exhibitions, programs, and open studios spread across the city, this cultural extravaganza promises an immersive experience for art enthusiasts and the wider community.

The collaborative effort includes renowned institutions like the Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston, the Glassell School of Art at the MFAH, the Holocaust Museum Houston, Art is Bond, Sanman Studios, The Reading Room HTX, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, The Houston Sun Foundation, Community Arts Collective, Houston Museum of African American Culture, Free Black Women’s Library HTX, The Anderson Center for the Arts, WONDERLIKEWANDER, and Project Row Houses.

The weekend coincides with the much-anticipated opening of "An Archaeology of Silence and Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage" at the MFAH, adding an extra layer of significance to the event.

Diverse Programming:

Throughout the weekend, attendees can explore a wide array of venues across Houston, with programming that includes writing workshops by The Free Black Women’s Library HTX, wellness programs by the Black Man Project + Black Woman Project, panel discussions at the Glassell School of Art, and the 9th City Wide Annual African American History Parade & Symposium presented by The Houston Sun Foundation.

Exhibitions Galore:

Various exhibitions will be on display during the weekend, showcasing the richness of Black artistic expression. Highlights include "Six Scenes from Our Future" and "THIS WAY: A Houston Group Show" at CAMH, and three compelling exhibitions at the Houston Museum of African American Culture - "Pervs, Peppers, and the High Chaparral: Michael Abramson’s Chicago South Side Photographs," "Bert Long, Jr. Gallery Spring Survey Exhibition," and "One Nation, One Groove: African American Music as the Story of American History."

Community Arts Collective features "Here and Now - Cultural Expressions" with works by artists Earlie Hudnall, Ann Johnson, Delita Pinchback Martin, and more. Art is Bond presents "Microcosm" by NEGRASSO, while Sanman Studios showcases "Everything in Color" by NELXART. The MFAH exhibits "Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence" and the aforementioned "Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage."

Open Studios:

Adding an interactive touch, several artists, including Will Maxen, Randy WROSIV, Tay Butler, Billion Tekleab, Anthony Suber, Christopher Paul, Phillip Pyle II, and more, will open their studios to the public.

For the complete programming and open studio schedule, including addresses and hours, visit here. Most venues are free of charge, with exceptions as noted on the schedule. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the diverse and dynamic world of contemporary Black art at Black Art Houston!