Archway artist Harold Joiner with his work "Bonito by Air" (this article was originally featured in  365 Things To Do In Houston Looking for a unique holiday gift for that person on your list who might not appreciate a new pair of socks or a new kitchen gadget? Among all the gift ideas you’ll read about this holiday season, here is one that’s an absolute stand-out: gift them a starter piece for an art collection. Everyone appreciates art of some kind, so don’t give any thought to the idea that this is not practical or that it’s risky. Embrace the idea that it’s a unique gift that no one e ..read more

(this article was originally featured in  365 Things To Do In Houston True Confession: I’m an art junkie. If I had unlimited dollars or gold, I would spend them on Cheetos, chocolate and art, not necessarily in that order. And if you’ve ever been to my house or studio, you know it’s not a décor addiction; I really could care less about this season’s colors or that hot new trend.  I buy from the heart. How Art Can Call to You One of my favorite pieces is a largish black-and-white photograph by  . It depicts a dead sheep, tongue extruded, eyes barely closed. Its eerie beauty ..read more

Archway artist donna e perkins creates an orginal work of art. (this article was originally featured in  365 Things To Do In Houston Why Surround Yourself with Local Art? Let me tell you why I love living with my collection of original art. Before I get up in the morning, I enjoy seeing the morning sun, as it rises, play across three artworks on my bedroom wall. One is a cast of a torso covered in strips of musical notes, one is an oil painting of a woman bound by a string of Christmas lights, and one is an explosive abstract with lots of energy and texture. In another area of my living s ..read more

Archway Gallery debuts Annette Palmer's pandemic painting collection "North Sea Gulf Coast" by Nickole Bobley, photography by Chris Spicks (this article was originally featured in How do we even begin to process our own displacement during the global pandemic? One way is to examine art produced by artists during that pivotal time. Created during the crucible of the coronavirus, celebrated artist Annette Palmer will give an artist’s talk at the opening reception of her new exhibition North Sea Gulf Coast at 6:30pm on Saturday, June 3rd at Houston’s Archway Gallery.  Like many during t ..read more

Where are you from and how does that influence your work? I was born in the Midwest but have mostly lived in Houston since I was 2 years old. Though Houston is a very new, urban environment filled with lots of concrete and tall, modern buildings, I am attracted to the wild beauty of the natural world that still grows in and around the city, in the cracks and in-between spaces. Although it was not intentional, this interest could probably be seen metaphorically. My mother grew up in the country in a tiny farming community, but due to the circumstances of her time, she ended up, not in the count ..read more

Joe Haden, metal sculptor, refines and redefines with a delicate touch. by Annette Palmer, photography by Chris Spicks (this article was originally featured in When you meet Joe Haden, you meet a man whose work and artistry are his life, working with the toughest of materials and dangerous tools, fire, metal and sheer grit. He is a tall gent with a beard, clad in his signature uniform of denim overalls and accompanied by his constant companion, Mrs. Jones. If you have ever visited The Houston Art Car Museum or enjoyed The Orange Show annual Art Car Parade, then you will undoubtedly have viewed ..read more

Artist Becky Soria in her studio. Becky Soria comes from a highly creative family; thus, she feels strongly about art and how she can visually evoke emotion in others. These are her thoughts: As many of you have become familiar with my artwork throughout the years, you will recognize that I have always been interested in the archetypal, symbolic, and organic forms which have been used to produce insightful works that could capture the profound, visceral, and emotional sentiments of humanity in relation to our Earth. During the past 15+ years, as an artist I have worked with many of these conce ..read more

The Greater Houston area has heard Freddy Cruz for more than twenty-one years. From live radio and community affairs shows to podcasts and a random TV appearances, his footprint spans the entire world. His lineup of over a thousand interviews (and counting) includes Ludacris, Deandre Hopkins, Auschwitz survivor Tova Friedman, and bestselling authors like Jack Carr and David Baldacci. And now, Freddy's using his interview skills to share the stories that make the Greater Houston area GREAT.  His podcast is a who's who list of the most interesting things happening in Houston.  Archway ..read more

This is a portion of an article originally featured in We had the good fortune of connecting with Carol Berger and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Carol, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how? My art explores nature’s regenerative force in the face of enormous odds. The works reflect concern about the impact of human encroachment, the destruction of habitats, and the planet’s survival. The eradication of plant species and diversity through human infringement and global warming, the disappearance of bee colonies and other animal/bird/insect/fish populations, and ..read more

Archway artist donna e perkins creates an orginal work of art. (this article was originally featured in  365 Things To Do In Houston Why Surround Yourself with Local Art? Let me tell you why I love living with my collection of original art. Before I get up in the morning, I enjoy seeing the morning sun, as it rises, play across three artworks on my bedroom wall. One is a cast of a torso covered in strips of musical notes, one is an oil painting of a woman bound by a string of Christmas lights, and one is an explosive abstract with lots of energy and texture. In another area of my living s ..read more