Upper Valley Art League in Mission, Texas: A Vibrant Community for Local Artists and Creatives since 1935
On a sweltering December morning in the Rio Grande Valley, the Upper Valley Art League buzzed with laughter, clay-streaked hands, and watercolor dreams — proof that creativity doesn’t take a holiday. A Bustling Morning...
Artist David Forks Captures the Spirit of the Texas Hill Country
Artist David Forks feels an emotional connection to the Texas Hill Country that is conveyed in his paintings. [caption id="attachment_44708" align="aligncenter" width="2000"] “Bluebonnet Landscape” was inspired by views north of San Antonio. Photo David Forks.[/caption]...
Five minutes with Award-Winning Designer Chris Evans of Rottet Studio
Rottet Studio (pronounced row-tay) is an international firm known for their unique architecture and interior design. They partnered with the Houston-based Valencia Hotel Group on the Court Hotel projects found throughout Texas. We recently spoke...
“The Sons of Charlie Russell” at the Briscoe Western Art Museum
A cowboy saddles up his horse, drives cattle from one pasture to another, gets down from his horse, and picks up a paintbrush. But he’s not doing ranch work – he’s standing in front of...
The 52nd Annual Alabama-Coushatta Powwow Through Photos
The 52nd Annual Alabama-Coushatta Powwow will be on June 3rd and 4th at the Alabama-Coushatta Ballpark on the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation on Highway 190 between Livingston and Woodville. Victoria Johnson took those photos at...
Peer Into the Lives Of Modern Day Vaqueros – And the Birthplace Of Today’s Cowboys – At The Briscoe Western Art Museum
Much of what we identify as cowboy culture has Mexican roots. Even the word “buckaroo” comes from the word vaquero. Whenever a cowboy straps on chaps (from “chaparreras,” for leather leggings), or competes in a...
21 Best Holiday Happenings Around Texas
As temps cool, pumpkin spice scents the air and Christmas decorations shimmer and shine, it’s time to gather family and friends. The holidays are here! Wherever in Texas you’re celebrating this season, we’ve got 21...
Bayou City Art Festival is Back with Art, Music and Fun in Downtown Houston
Houston’s signature art festival is back! On Saturday and Sunday, October 9-10, 2021, 10 am–6pm, Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will showcase the works of more than 220 artists in 19 different categories. As one...
