VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

Project Row Houses (PRH) is excited to announce the opening of the 2009 Summer Studios Exhibition, Saturday, August 15th, from 5PM to 8PM at 2505 to 2517 Holman.

This event, which is free and open for art lovers of all ages, will feature the new works of seven emerging artists, in addition to an exhibition of work created within the Fotofest Literacy Through Photography program, an interactive drawing room Artist At Large project and live music by Freak-in the Frame & The Color of Sound.

Summer Artist Studio Residency Installations:
(2505-2517 Holman) Seven area art students, nominated by their professors and selected by a panel of professional artists, have been creating original artwork in the Artist Project Spaces during a six-week-long residency. Engaging within the PRH/ Third Ward Community and receiving feedback from established Houston-based Artists, the residents have created original installations ranging in materials and subject matter.

Exhibition Run: August 16, 2009 through August 31, 2009.

Participating Artists: Michella Fanini: Houston Community College- Central Jorge Galvan: University of Houston- Central Jonatan Lopez: Houston Community College- Central Renata Lucia: Glassell School of Art, MFAH Robert McShan: Texas Southern University Rebecca Novak: Glassell School of Art, MFAH Rosane Volchan O'Conor: Glassell School of Art, MFAH

In Conjuction With Summer Studios… FotoFest’s Literacy Through Photography Exhibition:
2519 Holman Street Project Row Houses’ Summer Arts Education Program is pleased to partner with FotoFest’s Literacy Through Photography (LTP) program on Project Discovery – From My Hands to My Shadow. This innovative program utilizes photography and creative writing to help students (grades K – 8) learn to understand themselves and to honor their family and community. The program has culminated in an exhibition of work of the student’s work.

The Big Picture (An Artist At Large Initiative):
 Jesse Lott, one of PRH's Founding Artists, has transformed the first floor community exhibition space in PRH’s main office building into an interactive drawing room. During the opening and throughout the exhibition, the public is invited to stop in, participate and become a part of The Big Picture.

About Project Row Houses: PRH was founded in 1993 as a result of discussions among African-American artists who wanted to establish a positive, creative presence in their own community. Our work is founded on the principle that art and the community that creates it can revitalize even the most depressed of inner-city neighborhoods, for the mutual good of existing and future residents. Thus, the mission of Project Row Houses is to create community through the celebration of art and African American history and culture.

Project Row Houses is free and open to the public, Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 PM. Large group tours can be arranged by calling 713.526.7662. Visit our website for more info: www.projectrowhouses.org.