VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

As June ushers in the summer season and Houston celebrates LGBT PRIDE June 18th - 25th with a variety of events, BETZ ART GALLERY, located at 1208 West Gray in Houston's Montrose district, is the place to be when LGBT Artists come together to present an art exhibition entitled The Art of Pride.

The juried exhibition, which opens with a public reception on June 16th, from 6pm until 9pm, includes a variety of contemporary, abstract and figurative mixed media works by talented local artists. Resident Betz gallery member Randall Jobe will unveil new works as part of the evening's festivities. The reception starts promptly at 6pm with great music from DJ Tad Dvorak and entertainment from the F Bar "Dreamgirls" and other special guests.

Gallery owner Lori Betz says, "We are pleased to present a second LGBT event. Last June's fundraiser for Bayou City Performing Arts was a huge success. We are committed to welcoming patrons and artists from all walks of life and offering incredible art at exceptionally reasonable costs."

"THE ART OF PRIDE" is sponsored by Enchanted Rock Vodka, El Tiempo Cantina and F Bar and offers complimentary refreshments and door prizes. Proceeds from the event, including a portion of Artist's sales, will be donated to AIDS Foundation Houston.

For information on "THE ART OF PRIDE" Exhibition, Betz Gallery resident Artists, or future events contact Lori Betz at 713.576.6954, via email at info@BetzGallery.com  or by visiting the Gallery's website, www.BetzGallery.com.