Renner Funnel Tunnel Coming
Construction of Patrick Renner’s 185-foot Funnel Tunnel begins on February 1. The public art sculpture/installation will be made of reclaimed wood and will snake through the trees on the Montrose Blvd esplanade opposite Art League Houston. The piece is Funded by a City’s Initiative Program Grant from the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA).
Montrose Esplanade Project, Part I: Renner’s Funnel Tunnel to Recapture Art League’s Inversion Glory
A reinvigorated Art League Houston, under the leadership of newish director Micheal Peranteau, has commissioned a major new public piece by Houston artist Patrick Renner. Funnel Tunnel, a 180 foot long, funky trumpet made from reclaimed lumber will snake down the median on Montrose Blvd, just across the street from the 65 year old arts [...]
Galveston’s Avis Frank Moves Into Old King Biscuit Space in Houston’s Woodland Heights: Grand Opening June 9
Year-old Galveston gallery Avis Frank is moving to Houston, reanimating the sprawling collection of architectural improvisations that once house neighborhood landmark bar King Biscuit, perched on the edge of White Oak Bayou in Houston’s Woodland Heights. True to their contrarian marketing strategy (Avis Frank opened last April in Galveston, in a spirit of defiance of [...]
Patrick Renner “Bounded Operator” at El Rincon Social
First off, let me just say that El Rincón Social is where it’s at. It’s my answer when people talk about the glory days of Lawndale, or how underwhelming the Joanna is. Patrick Renner is in good company at El Rincón with Matthew Sullivan, who works at Third Ward Bike Shop and makes perpetually seductive [...]
StART your engines: Artcar Parade Entry Now Open
Entry forms for the 25th Houston Orange Show Art Car Parade are online now! If you don’t have a car, at least vounteer. The parade is set for Saturday, May 12. You have 80 days to get ready.