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The Alta Arts We are a nonprofit dedicated to preserving, nurturing and promoting the cultural arts,

The iconic designer, Hubert de Givenchy, enthusiastically supported Michael Prentice’s work and included Prentice’s scul...
09/30/2026

The iconic designer, Hubert de Givenchy, enthusiastically supported Michael Prentice’s work and included Prentice’s sculptures in his personal collection. This letter, from Givenchy, was sent to the late J. Carter Brown, a transformative figure in the art world, while serving as head of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Forged in Stone, a retrospective of Michael Prentice’s work open on Oct. 22, 2026 at The Alta Arts.

The iconic designer, Hubert de Givenchy, enthusiastically supported Michael Prentice's work and included Prentice's scu...
09/30/2026

The iconic designer, Hubert de Givenchy, enthusiastically supported Michael Prentice's work and included Prentice's sculptures in his personal collection. This letter, from Givenchy, was sent to the late J. Carter Brown, a transformative figure in the art world, while serving as head of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Forged in Stone, a retrospective of Michael Prentice's work, opens on Oct. 22, 2026 at The Alta Arts.

09/30/2026

Michael Prentice’s trademark granite, Carrara marble, basalt and bronze sculptures have been showcased in the high-profile art collections of Hubert de Givenchy, Yves St. Laurent, Jane Blaffer Owen, São Schlumberger and others. Among the many public and private clients that commissioned his work, Prentice created monumental granite doors and furniture for Cartier’s Fribourg, Switzerland headquarters.

Forged in Stone, a retrospective of Michael Prentice's work, opens on Oct. 22, 2026 at The Alta Arts.

The Alta Arts is pleased to announce the first major career-spanning retrospective of acclaimed American post-war and co...
09/24/2026

The Alta Arts is pleased to announce the first major career-spanning retrospective of acclaimed American post-war and contemporary sculptor, Michael Prentice. The exhibition, Michael Prentice: Forged in Stone, is on view from Oct. 22 to Nov. 21, 2026. It has been four years in the making and coincides with production of a documentary film about Prentice.

Paul English Music presents: A NIGHT IN THE LIFE (of the Studio Musician) The event will take place this Wednesday the 1...
12/09/2024

Paul English Music presents: A NIGHT IN THE LIFE (of the Studio Musician) The event will take place this Wednesday the 11th at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are available on our website, link in our bio. Complimentary snacks and beverages, with free parking including.

We don’t always play jazz, but when we don’t, you can usually find us in a recording studio playing for various artists in just about any kind of music you can think of.

For over 20 years, Chris Gardner has shared his music with his fans, entertaining across the country from NY to LA, including in his hometown Houston, Texas. His natural ability to envision situations common to us all and transform them into meaningful lyrics and music gives the listener a warm, comfortable and familiar feeling.

Johnnie Faye is releasing her debut album of jazz standards, “The Fratelli’s Tapes Vol. 1”, in honor of the locale of her longest residency, Fratelli’s Ristorante in Houston, and for the fans and friends who supported her there. You will hear the sounds and style of the infamous Rat Pack of the 1950s and ‘60s, Brazilian bossa nova, torch songs and jazz of the big band era.

Step into the world of music improvisation. Dare to peek into the mind of the jazz musician. How, when, and if it works....
11/18/2024

Step into the world of music improvisation. Dare to peek into the mind of the jazz musician. How, when, and if it works. We’ll talk, lift the curtain, remove the mask, play and more…

The Event Will Take Place At The Alta Arts Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:30 PM doors open at 6:30 PM
Free Parking available with Snacks and Beverages
Tickets are available on our website, link in our Bio

The Musicians:
Natalie Broussard, Voice 🎤
Paul English, Piano 🎹
David Caceres, Saxophone 🎷
Brennen Nase, Guitar 🎸
Thomas Helton, Bass 🎸
Tim Solook, Drums 🥁

Hear these stellar musicians play everyday standards in a very non-everyday manner. Up close and personal, Intimate, and Cozy. Even the musicians on stage might not always know what’s coming next. Join us for some sweet sounds, a look behind the curtain and perhaps a smattering of ruminationous parlance on the nature of creativity and improvisation in music.

Hope to see you soon!!

We are so excited to have perform here this week! She’ll be performing this Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:30 pm, Do...
11/11/2024

We are so excited to have perform here this week! She’ll be performing this Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:30 pm, Doors open at 6:30pm.

Raquel is a Houston jazz singer and songwriter who brings the best styles and rhythms from around the world to the refined language and aesthetics of jazz. A performer whose interpretative quality, approach to story telling, and multi-cultural style has the ability to reach the hearts and ears of the most demanding and diverse audiences.

Tickets are available on our website, link in bio.
Get them before it’s too late!!
Free parking with snacks and beverages included

Hope to see you there!!!

We are very excited to announce this show with and the On September 5th at these two musical groups will be premierin...
08/14/2024

We are very excited to announce this show with and the

On September 5th at these two musical groups will be premiering a new suite of music based on the city of Houston. The music will feature Jalen’s Quintet as well as the Apollo Chamber Players String Quartet. The night will start off with an artist talk about the piece. It’s gonna be a great time at one of Houston’s newest venues. We’d love to see you. Complimentary w**e, b**r and soda.
Link to tickets in the bio
(NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR)

- Vibraphone / Composition 🎼
- Drums 🥁
- Bass 🎸
- Piano 🎹
- Flute 🪈

“Runaway Radio,” the 101 KLOL documentary, will be screened at the Alta Arts Houston on October 2, 2024, from7:30 p.m. t...
08/12/2024

“Runaway Radio,” the 101 KLOL documentary, will be screened at the Alta Arts Houston on October 2, 2024, from
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Dayna Steele, Lanny Griffith, Pat Fant, Doug Harris, and director Mike McGuff are scheduled to appear in person for the screening’s Q&A session.

Complimentary food and drinks will be available.
The movie screening will be surrounded by a rock music poster exhibition featuring Texas artist Bill Narum, who designed the original K101 Runaway Radio logo, which is discussed in the KLOL documentary.

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW link in the bio

As we begin the new week, we took a look back at what was a very eventful and busy week here at . We had the grand plea...
04/22/2024

As we begin the new week, we took a look back at what was a very eventful and busy week here at . We had the grand pleasure to host two different events.

The first was East Meets Pipes, which was put together by students from at the of music as part of their project, led by and 🎹

The second event of the week was an encore presentation CineSpace‘s film competition with in collaboration with followed by an artist talk moderated by 🎬

visit our website to see what event we having coming up next 🗓️

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Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

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