Houston
USA
Houston has a surprisingly rich contemporary art scene, anchored by the Menil Collection, the Rothko Chapel, and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, with a strong culture of private patronage.
28 galleries
Anya Tish Gallery
commercial gallery
Focuses on contemporary art from around the globe, with an emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.
anyatishgallery.comArt Is Bond
commercial gallery
A premier contemporary art gallery and innovative project space that focuses on cultural narratives and diverse artistic practices.
artisbond.galleryAsia Society Texas
museum
Enriches the community with programming and exhibitions that explore Asian arts and culture.
asiasociety.orgBarbara Davis Gallery
commercial gallery
Focuses on introducing local and international audiences to new ideas from emerging and acclaimed contemporary artists.
barbaradavisgallery.comBlaffer Art Museum
museum
The premier contemporary art museum at the University of Houston, serving as a gateway between the university and the city.
blafferartmuseum.orgBox 13 ArtSpace
non profit
An artist-run nonprofit organization committed to the creation and advancement of experimental contemporary art in Houston.
box13artspace.orgCAMH / Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
museum
A non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the most challenging art of our time to local, regional, and international audiences.
camh.orgDavid Shelton Gallery
commercial gallery
Showcases a vigorous program narrative that transcends contemporary political, social, and cultural issues.
davidsheltongallery.comDeborah Colton Gallery
commercial gallery
An innovative showcase for the presentation and promotion of strong historical and visionary contemporary artists worldwide.
deborahcoltongallery.comDevin Borden Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializes in contemporary art and is located in the historic Isabella Court gallery cluster.
devinborden.comDiverseWorks
non profit
A non-profit multidisciplinary art center known for commissioning and presenting new visual, performing, and literary art.
diverseworks.orgF Magazine
other
An independent contemporary art space and publication project focused on experimental works.
fmagazine.infoFoltz Fine Art
commercial gallery
Specializes in Texas regionalism, historical art, and contemporary artists from the Southwest and Texas Gulf Coast.
foltzgallery.comGallery Sonja Roesch
commercial gallery
Focuses on contemporary reductive and concept-based fine art by international emerging and established artists.
gallerysonjaroesch.comHiram Butler Gallery
commercial gallery
Founded in 1984, the gallery focuses on contemporary American and European prints, drawings, paintings, and sculpture.
pazdabutler.comHouston Center For Photography
art center
Promotes the art and practice of photography through exhibitions, educational programs, and publications.
hcponline.orgInman Gallery
commercial gallery
Inman Gallery specializes in contemporary art, representing a roster of established and emerging artists.
inmangallery.comJonathan Hopson
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery representing a diverse roster of local and international artists.
jonathanhopsongallery.comLawndale Art Center
art center
Develops local contemporary artists and the audience for their art through exhibitions and artist residency programs.
lawndaleartcenter.orgMcClain Gallery
commercial gallery
Focuses on the exhibition and acquisition of museum-quality modern and contemporary art from international and Texas artists.
mcclaingallery.comMFAH / Museum of Fine Arts Houston
museum
Among the 10 largest art museums in the U.S., with a collection of nearly 70,000 works spanning more than 6,000 years of history.
mfah.orgMoody Gallery
commercial gallery
Anchoring Gallery Row, this space emphasizes Texas talents and represents a strong stable of regional artists.
moodygallery.comOpera Gallery
commercial gallery
Opera Gallery is a modern and contemporary art gallery presenting work by established and emerging artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Founded in Paris in 1994, it has expanded to 16 locations wor…
operagallery.comProject Row Houses
non profit
A community-based arts and culture nonprofit organization in Houston's Third Ward focused on socially-engaged art.
projectrowhouses.orgSicardi Ayers Bacino
commercial gallery
Specializes in contemporary and historical Latin American art, representing major artists from the region.
sicardi.comTexas Gallery
closed
A long-standing cornerstone of the Houston art scene specializing in advanced contemporary art.
texgal.com