Apr
1
to Apr 5
Feb
11
to May 4
Oct
27
6:00 PM18:00
Sep
17
5:00 PM17:00
Jun
16
to Aug 14
MFAH African American Artists Exhibition
This year celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Citywide African American Artists Exhibition and will be hosted at different venues and spaces across the city including the University Museum at Texas Southern University, the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and others to be announced.
I cordially invite you to join me Thursday June 16th, 2022 from 7pm - 9pm for the opening reception and award ceremony. Located at the University Museum on the campus of Texas Southern University. 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, Texas 77004. Exhibition runs through Sunday August 14th, 2022
May
27
to Aug 26
MFAH Glassell Exhibition
Come witness Vexed by visual artist Shawn Artis now on display at the Glassell. The exhibition runs through August 26th located at the MFAH Glassell building 1st floor in the Levant Foundation Gallery
Feb
24
to Apr 15
ARTis The Imitation of Life solo exhibition at The Carver Center
Join me February 24th, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm for the opening reception of ARTis The Imitation of Life at the Carver Center in San Antonio, Texas. Exhibition to run from February 24th to April 15th, 2022.
Feb
12
1:00 PM13:00
Nov
20
10:00 AM10:00
Chalk Crawl: An Art Infused Scavenger Hunt
Join Me November 20th, 2021 from 10am - 5pm for Chalk Crawl, an art infused scavenger hunt benefitting the Texas Hearing Institute! Purchase tickets now HERE using my individual artist ticket link.
Sep
25
6:30 PM18:30
HMAAC Virtual Art Auction
Join me virtually Friday September 25th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm as the Houston Museum of African American Culture partners with the Pink & Green Charitable Foundation to bring you a Zoom Art Auction you definitely don't want to miss. Collect original art online from top artists while making a donation to two great cultural organizations.
Featured is my latest creation The Indivisible Ones 24 x 18 in. mixed media on wood panel which will be up for auction. Tickets available on Eventbrite
Jun
6
12:00 PM12:00
George Floyd Chalk Mural at HMAAC
Join me Saturday June 6th, 2020 from 12PM to 6PM at the Houston Museum of African American Culture as I pay tribute to George Floyd through art.
Jun
5
6:00 PM18:00
HMAAC Virtual Art Auction
Join me virtually June 5th, 2020 at 6pm for the Houston Museum of African American Culture’s Zoom Art Auction. I will have several pieces specially priced during this event!
Jan
23
5:00 PM17:00
Opening Reception for the UHCL African American Artist Exhibition
Join me January 23rd from 5pm to 7pm at University of Houston-Clear Lake African American Artists Exhibition opening reception.
Exhibition on view January 23rd - March 21st, 2020. Gallery hours are 9am to 6pm Mon - Thurs and 9am to 12 noon on Friday.
Located at University of Houston-Clear Lake Art Gallery (Bayou Building)
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
Oct
10
to Oct 13
Texas Contemporary Art Fair
Join me October 10th - October 13th at the Texas Contemporary Art Fair (Booth C4). Tickets available HERE
Sep
28
5:00 PM17:00
All Access Presents Live at Five featuring Shawn Artis
Join Me Saturday September 28th from 5PM to 11PM at Five Central for Live at Five Art Market.
Sep
14
6:00 PM18:00
The Community Artists Collective Presents: FestEve! Gala and Silent Auction
FestEve! auctions off original artwork from the private collection of The Shawn Artis Gallery
Jul
19
to Sep 22
Museum of Fine Arts Houston Presents The Citywide African American Artists Exhibition
Shawn Artis to exhibit in the 19th Annual MFAH African American Artist Exhibition
Jun
15
12:00 PM12:00
HMAAC Sidewalk Art Sale
Join me June 15th from 12pm to 4pm for a live chalk art performance during HMAAC’s 1st Annual Sidewalk Sale!
Apr
28
12:00 PM12:00
Cigna Sunday Streets
Join me for an afternoon of street art Sunday April 28th from noon to 4pm as I team up with Midtown Houston during Cigna Sunday Streets at Bagby Park located at 415 Gray Street Houston, TX 77002.
Cigna Sunday Streets Houston is an initiative to promote and improve the health of Houstonians. Cigna Sunday Streets Houston opens a stretch of streets normally reserved for cars and other vehicles to allow cycling, walking, dancing, street art, socializing and provides a family-friendly opportunity to be physically active. Come out and enjoy Houston! Be sure to tag us in your pictures and videos #SSHTX
Feb
7
to May 13
Over There Some Place Opening Reception
Join me Thursday February 7th from 6:30p to 8:30p for the opening reception of Over There Some Place at Prairie View A&M University Northwest Houston Center. Free Admission. Exhibition runs May 13, 2019
Jan
24
8:00 PM20:00
The Resolution Art Show
Start your year off by illuminating your dreams, goals, and resolutions in the form of art. BAAT and the District Art Gallery will curate a show centered around words and phrases that motivate us through 2019. The show will exude words of affirmation, motivation, and good vibes in various forms of artistic expression. Enjoy a night filled with great vibes and good people. Be apart of something new to the culture and city.
Register HERE
Nov
23
to Nov 25
DC vs Marvel Art Show
Join me Friday Nov 23rd - Sun Nov 25 @saintarnoldbrewing for the DC vs Marvel Art Show. I’ll be revealing a new Marvel piece in honor of the late great Stan Lee. Friday VIP Preview Party 6pm to 10pm is $25 however Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm is Free and Kid Friendly!
Nov
17
to Nov 18
Via Colori Street Painting Fest 2018
Join Me Saturday November 17th from 10a to 6pm and Sunday November 18th from 10am to 5pm for Via Colori Street Painting Festival benefitting The Center for Hearing and Speech! Click Here for Tickets!
Nov
17
9:00 AM09:00
Live Street Art at The Mistletoe Market in Midtown Park
Join me Saturday November 17th from 9a to 1pm for a Live Street Art performance at Midtown Park!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and catch all the sights and sounds of the season. The annual Midtown Houston Mistletoe is a boutique style market that features fine arts, handmade crafts, epicurean style foods and entertainment.
Nov
5
to Nov 29
Honey I Shrunk The Art Show Opening Reception
Opening reception for Honey I Shrunk The Art Show November 5th at 5PM located at the Neumann Library University of Houston Clear Lake /
Bayou Building 2402
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058-1002
This will be an extremely innovative virtual reality-based art show that will run from November 5th - 29th and will be used to develop future youth classes that integrate emerging technologies with the arts and sciences! Many thanks to the UHCL faculty and staff and the UHCL Human Factors Program for allowing me to partner with you!
Nov
3
12:00 PM12:00
Solel International presents The Independence Heights Festival
Join me Saturday November 3rd from 12 to 5pm as I partner with Solel International for The Independence Heights Festival located at 7312 North Main (between 33rd & 35th St.). Myself, Craig C The Artist and a host of other amazing visual artists will be painting live on the spot in preparation for a historic mural project set to preserve the community and the legacy of Independence Heights, the first African-American incorporated community in Texas! Bring your family and come celebrate with us as we embark on this monumental journey! Food, Music, Live Bands, Giveaways, Kids Art & More! Free Event Spread the Word
Nov
3
10:00 AM10:00
Chalk on The Block at Bagby Park
Join me this Saturday June 2nd for Chalk On The Block as I create a chalk mural live on the streets! Free Event every First Saturday!
Oct
19
8:00 PM20:00
NAKED BAAT SHOW
Join Me Friday October 19th from 8PM - MID for the NAKED BAAT Show, a creatively exotic evening of art and entertainment. Featuring The Art of James E. Walker, Craig C the Artist, and Shawn Artis! FREE SHOW. Register HERE
Jul
27
to Jul 29
Black Art in America presents: M.I.A. Military Inspired Art
Join me July 27th and 28th for the Black Art in America MIA show. I'll be debuting some new pieces. Free and open to the public. For more info please visit www.blackartinamerica.com
Jul
12
to Jul 14
Black Art in America Presents SPIRAL NOW: 55 Years in The Making; New Artists, Familiar Struggle
The March on Washington Film Festival is proud to host a three-day art exhibit complete with lectures on Friday afternoon from artists, executives, and industry insiders spanning generations. This exhibit is a collaborative fine art show that pairs the pieces and stories from some of the legacy artists of the 1963 Spiral Group with contemporary artists who are following in the footsteps using their art and influence for social justice, including Shawn Artis, Lavett Ballard, Jamal Barber, Kevin Cole, Najee Dorsey, Claudia Gibson-Hunter, and Charlie Palmer.