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Open MFA is an artist-run collective established as a free resource for continuing art education and expanding individual art practices.

Open MFA is a fiscally sponsored project of Fresh Arts, a non-profit arts service organization.

12/31/2022

Some of our favorite moments from 2022 ✨

We are so thankful for this community and hope you all are having a restful holiday season. Cheers to 2023! 🥂 We can’t wait to see y’all soon!

12/03/2022

If you’re free next Thursday, swing by Axelrad for our Open MFA Houston End of Year Social— our✨last✨ event of the year! Bring a friend, grab a drink and celebrate the end of the year with us next Thursday, 12/8 from 7 - 9 PM!

10/03/2022

OCTOBER MEET-UPS

🟣 Menil Park + Samuel Fosso Artist Talk
Thursday, October 6, 6pm
The Menil Collection

Meet us at Menil Park for a casual gathering to talk about art. At 7pm we will head inside the main building for the Menil's free public program: Artist Talk: Samuel Fosso in conversation with Mark Sealy.

🟣 Open MFA x HOKA Photo Walk & Photography Workshop
Saturday, October 22, 5:30pm
Glassell School of Art

We are partnering with Hoka to present a Photo Walk & Photography Workshop outside the Glassell School of Art — all are invited to join us for this free event. Learn about composition, lighting, and subject matter from Artist and Photographer Ryan Hollaway while enjoying the Glassell's beautiful public art and architecture.

🟣 Tulip Market Remixed & Art Sale
Sunday, October 30, 5–10pm
Raven Tower (310 North St.)

Tulip Market presents an amazing line-up of vendors and performances and an art sale at the top of Raven Tower! Join us for the festivities from 5–10pm. Artists are invited to submit work to be included in the art sale.

09/06/2022

We’re meeting up ThiS ThUrSdAy, September 8 at Glassell School of Art (5101 Montrose Boulevard)—meet us on the steps at 5pm for a casual hang out then head over to the opening reception (see work by Open MFA Artist ). And don’t forget to wish a Happy Birthday!

Congrats to Open MFA artist Alexandra Constantinou who’s a part of the program✨

07/29/2022

☀️Join us this month!

Saturday, August 6, 2pm
BOX 13 ArtSpace Exhibition Openings
We’re meeting up at Box 13 ArtSpace to see their new exhibition openings—Sandra de la Rosa’s “Border Theory,” Milagros Collective’s “soft goods,” and Chelsea Clarke’s “Self-Soothe.” The reception is from 1pm–5pm.
box13artspace.com/current-exhibitions

Tuesday, August 9, 5:30pm
Plarn + Sustainable Fiber Arts Workshop
Lawndale Art Center
Join Amanda Powers and Jen Bootwala for a plarn + sustainable fiber arts discussion and workshop—part 1 of a series hosted by Open MFA organizers. Learn how to crochet and knit with recycled plastic and fabric to reduce landfill waste and explore techniques to reuse existing fiber in new ways. Whether you are looking to learn these craft practices for the first time, or you want to share and sharpen your skills, this workshop is free and open to all. Digital resources and physical materials will be provided, feel free to bring additional materials of your own. Special thanks to Lawndale Art Center for opening up their space for this workshop! This event will be held indoors, masks are encouraged.

Friday–Saturday, August 19–20
Fresh Arts Summit
Silver Street Studios
We're excited to be a part of this year's Fresh Arts Summit! This year’s theme is Building Community. "What is community? Which communities do individuals gravitate towards? How are communities built? The 4th annual Fresh Arts Summit explores these questions while identifying and deepening what community means to you."–Fresh Arts. This is a ticketed event, please contact Fresh Arts for accessibility questions.
fresharts.org/event/fresh-arts-summit-2022

07/04/2022

Meet up with us this month!
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Tuesday, July 12 at The Flat—our monthly social event is a casual opportunity for artists in the Houston area to meet up and talk about art. Participate in an artist’s syllabus workshop and discussion to set personal creative goals for your artist practice, or just come hang out and learn more about Open MFA.
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Saturday, July 23 at Lawndale Art Center—we're headed to The Big SlideShow to hear from Open MFA artists Cynthia Giron and Jen Bootwala about their work in The Big Show.
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06/17/2022

Thank you for taking us on a tour of last night! We can’t wait to go back!
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05/16/2022

Tomorrow! This month’s meet-up is at Brasil Cafe Patio/Flatland Gallery. All are welcome to join. This is a casual event for artists in the Houston area to meet up and talk about art. At 7PM, we will take a tour of our exhibition and exhibiting artists will have the opportunity to speak about their work. See you tomorrow!

05/14/2022

Gathering What's Tangible is on view at Flatland Gallery until May 22. Come by and say hey Monday–Friday, 12pm–5pm and Saturday–Sunday, 11am–5pm. If the front gate is closed, enter through Brasil Cafe next door.

Join us for our May Open MFA Meet-Up Tuesday, May 17 at 6pm. This is a casual event for artists in the Houston area to meet up and talk about art. At 7PM, we will take a tour of the exhibition and exhibiting artists will have the opportunity to speak about their work.

05/11/2022

Thanks for coming to the opening reception of Gathering What’s Tangible! And special thanks to for providing drinks for the night. The show is on view until May 22. We’re hosting a meet-up at on Tuesday, May 17 at 6pm. Hope to see you all there!
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Flatland Gallery hours:
Mon–Fri: 12–5pm
Sat–Sun: 11–5pm

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