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The new exhibit is slated to be the largest immersive art experience in the country.

“We went to Lone Star National Bank and presented our business plan and everything and they were on board. Bonita Flats also sources Blanc du Bois grapes from Real Farms, a USDA research farm in Monte Alto that’s been growing grapes for 25 years, she said. It’s the same variety of grape, but wine made from Monte Alto’s Blanc du Bois is totally distinct from Bonita Flats’ Blanc du Bois wine, Melissa said. That Blanc du Bois really absorbs the terroir.”“Terroir” is a French word that refers to how regional soil and climate affect how grapes and wine taste. “People are requesting that we keep the South-Texas-farm-chic vibe going, so we’re thinking about it,” Art said.

FIEL spokespeople and community members gathered Monday to unveil a mural honoring the victims of a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Bon Jovi is stopping at Toyota Center Tuesday, April 26th and we have your chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to the show! Scroll down and enter to win below.

Heather Phillipson, who put a whipped cream sculpture on the Fourth Plinth, is among the nominees.

Shining a spotlight on Houston's Vietnam War Memorial and the late artist and veteran Thong Pham.

Local artist Jatziri Barron recently created a mural to honor the late Arlene Alvarez in the wake of her tragic death.

Frida Kahlo was a beloved 20th century Mexican artist, best known for compelling self-portraits and radiant pieces inspired by her life in her native country of Mexico.

Michael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.

A local artist has transformed her Houston Heights home into a canvass. Artist Kati Ozanic-Lemberger is using her fence to hang hand-painted tiles that document history.

Maria Rosario Jackson is the first African American and Mexican American to lead the agency.

Today is National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, so of course we had to spotlight a female-founded brand that has made its way to Houston.

A provocative exhibit by dissident Chinese artist Badiucao has opened in the industrial northern Italian city of Brescia despite pressure by the Chinese embassy in Rome to cancel it

We’re getting a sneak peek of their big three-day event, happening at Winter Street Studios.

The new exhibit is located inside a sixteen thousand square-foot converted warehouse just steps from CityCentre.

“Dia de Los Muertos” or “Day of the Dead” will be the highlight this fall at Discovery Green.

As we inch closer to the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, it feels fitting that we’re seeing more and more tributes and events pop up to remember the day.

Remember “King of the Hill?” An Instagram artist brought the popular Texas TV show as life-sized cutouts in Angleton, Texas.

Tiffany & Co. unveiled a new, historic campaign featuring Houston’s own Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z appearing alongside a never-before-seen painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat.

A collection of Impressionist paintings procured by the late Texas businessman and philanthropist Edwin Lochridge Cox is expected to amass in excess of $200 million when it goes to auction at Christie’s in the fall.

When you step into one particular gallery in the Otsuka neighborhood of Tokyo, you will feel a little bit of Houston.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The spacious, stately house is close to county schools, and it’s not far from downtown D.C.

Doug Hiser is passionate about art and just as passionate about teaching it to students.

A Spring Branch ISD student will have their artwork entitled "Essential Cowboy" displayed in the nation's capital.

The University of Houston-Clear Lake will host an art gallery reception for the artist who is behind the “Be Someone” design.

A closer look at how a team of H-E-B partners worked together to bring a very special Juneteenth chalk mural to life

The work is now underway to create a mural in hopes of attracting the 2026 FIFA World Cup bid for the City of Houston.

With "Inside," comedian Bo Burnham doesn't try to make sense of life in prolonged isolation as much as he conveys the debilitating nature of it.

Ever wanted to see how a mural is made in Houston? You’ll definitely have a chance this weekend.

His company designed early Gap and Apple stores and the world’s second-tallest building.

Several young Texans used their artistic skills to compete in Texas Parks and Wildlife and Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest this year.

Texas artists have installed sculptures on eight designated sites alongside the esplanade's walking, jogging, and nature trails.

Houston artist Grant Maniér could be defined as a Renaissance man.

One of the most exciting and colorful events of the year will be located along the scenic banks of the Woodlands Waterway and Town Green Park.

Hermann Park’s Miller Outdoor Theatre will conclude their extended hiatus and return with a schedule packed full of shows for the whole family to enjoy.

A world-renowned violinist will make a stop to Jones Hall with a performance honoring Ludwig von Beethoven.

It’s time to mark your calendars for one of the most exciting and colorful events of the year!

We are updating our investigation by showing the latest discovery by KPRC2 Investigates regarding the private art collection stored on the taxpayers' dime.

"Confluence" is currently being developed near UH-DowntownHOUSTON – A new mural is being installed at two of Houston’s bayous near the University of Houston-Downtown dedicated to the migratory birds of Houston’s major waterways. The mural, titled “Confluence,” is being developed by Jane Kim, co-founder of Ink Dwell studio and commissioned by Houston Parks Board and in collaboration with Buffalo Bayou Partnership. It tells a story about birds and how they seasonally change color to attract mates, explained a news release. Measured at about 223 feet in length, the mural’s background will serve as a map of Houston’s bayous. AdThe mural began development this month and is set to complete between four to six weeks, the release said.

The Moroccan landscape painted by Winston Churchill and owned by Angelina Jolie sold at auction on Monday March 1, 2021, for more than $11.5 million, smashing the previous record for a work by Britains World War II leader. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)LONDON – A Moroccan landscape painted by Winston Churchill and owned by Angelina Jolie sold at auction on Monday for more than $11.5 million, smashing the previous record for a work by Britain’s World War II leader. The pre-sale estimate was 1.5 million pounds to 2.5 million pounds, and the previous record price for a Churchill painting was just under 1.8 million pounds. Churchill gave the painting to Roosevelt as a memento of the trip. The painting was sold by the Jolie Family Collection.

Those are what Up Art Studio Houston is calling “mini murals,” and they’re giving emerging Texas artists a chance to showcase their designs on them…as well as get PAID to do so! The Mini Murals Program has already paid local artists over $300,000 over the past 5 years, and it has many upcoming opportunities for commissions in 2021. Mini Murals is an award-winning program curated and managed by UP Art Studio, and commissions artists to paint small-scale murals on traffic signal control cabinets and other utility cabinets in the right of way in diverse neighborhoods of Texas cities. Over the past 5 years, UP Art Studio has commissioned artists to paint more than 300 Mini Murals. AdTo apply to join the Artist Registry, artists should visit the Artist Info page at MiniMurals.org, or Up Art Studio.

Midtown Houston has partnered with UP Art Studio to create relevant, unconventional mini murals in the district. HOUSTON – Houston-area artists can show off their creativity by painting mini murals in several Texas cities. UP Art Studio, who curated the award-winning program, put out a call for artists to paint small-scale murals on traffic signal cabinets and other utility cabinets in diverse Texas neighborhoods. Upcoming project commissions include City of Houston Districts C and H, East Aldine, League City, La Porte, and Near Northwest. Interested artists can join the Mini Murals Artist Program registry at any time.

ReelAbilities 2021 will take place virtually and the public is invited. HOUSTON – This year’s ReelAbilities Festival will take place virtually and Houstonians are invited to view the best of music, art, and film. The ReelAbilities festival will also feature a music, art, and movie festival featuring contributions made by talented people with disabilities. The events are free and anyone can attend to view showings, or purchase art from talent. AdTo see the full schedule and for more information on movie showings and the music festival, click here.

HOUSTON – A Jack Yates High School graduate is bringing a massive mural to Houston’s Third Ward community. The Black Lives Matter-inspired street painting is located across from the school on West Alabama Street. Floyd was also a Jack Yates High School graduate. He continued: “I’m doing this because I feel like this will send out a great message to us in this community and also a message to people who don’t think Black Lives Matter. There will be a parade with students from Texas Southern University and Jack Yates High School.

With a little help from their keepers, animals at the Houston Zoo have gotten to work creating the most adorable pieces of art to fundraise money for their friends in the wild. From elephant kisses to hearts painted by sea lions, rhinos and red pandas, the Houston Zoo is offering a range of Valentine’s Day-themed art. The custom art pieces range from $50 - $300 and include an unmatted flat canvas, a photo of the animal artist, and domestic shipping. During this experience, participants will be able to choose their own paint colors and interact with zookeepers as they assist the animals in creating the art pieces. Click here to view the gallery of animal art pieces ready for purchase or click here to book a virtual painting experience.

HOUSTON – After the popularity of the Netflix show ‘Blown Away,’ more and more people have gotten interested in the art of blowing glass. Glass artist Will Jackson at Juggernaut Glass in the Heights took us into his glass-blowing studio to talk about some of the technical aspects of their equipment and tools, the different seasonal craft techniques, and the classes they offer throughout the year. With such a fragile material, often things can break - which can be frustrating…but it also makes the successful projects that much more rewarding and fulfilling. Working glass is a fascinating process, and in Will’s opinion, it’s one of the only art forms where the subject appears more beautiful during creation than the final product. Glassblowers are blessed to be able to see this transitional form, the art is the process, and the byproduct that’s left is the final piece.

Seismique, a new 40,000-square-foot art museum located on Houston’s west side, just recently opened its doors. The mind-bending, interactive experience is filled with immersive exhibits and stunning displays designed to both entertain and inspire guests. The space features 40-plus exhibits, including 9 million LEDs, lots of bright colors, and plenty of cool sound elements. The multi-dimensional, immersive concept features works of art by dozens of artists, many of them originating from Texas. Visit Seismique at 2306 South Highway 6, or for more information just visit seismique.com.

HOUSTON – Four new “mini murals” have installed around Houston’s Northside area as part of a project to bring attention to human trafficking. You can find the murals on Airline Drive at Crosstimbers, Airline Drive at Cavalcade, Jensen Drive at Crosstimbers, and Moody Park. A mural in Houston's Northside has the number for the National Human Trafficking Hotline installed to bring awareness of the issue. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The day also celebrates #WearBlueDay, designed to educate the public to recognize the signs of human trafficking and how to respond to law enforcement.

Art Cashin couldn't lead the New York Stock Exchange in the singing of "Wait til the Sun Shines Nellie" this year, but he penned this poem for UBS and its clients and is sharing it with us here. Happy New Year, Art. Look forward to seeing you on the floor in 2021.

Houston-area art fans and UFO enthusiasts, are you ready for a close encounter of the art kind? A new, interactive museum will soon touch down in Space City. The “technology-fueled experiential” art museum dubbed Seismique will pack its 40 exhibit rooms with extraterrestrials, artificial intelligence, immersive art, and dazzling light displays meant to inspire a sense of wonder, according to a release. The concept is the brainchild of Steve Kopelman, principal and COO of Escape the Room — the largest escape room company in the United States. The space will display works by over two dozen established and emerging artists -- many of whom are based in Texas.

Midtown Houston has partnered with UP Art Studio to create relevant, unconventional mini murals in the district. HOUSTON – Midtown Houston and UP Art Studio commissioned local artists to create mini murals that focused on the global pandemic and social justice issues. They have more than 300 mini murals currently on display. It also includes representation of children from different backgrounds to capture what a truly inclusive community might look like. “I thought it was important that the artists selected use this opportunity to create work that was relevant and important to them,” said Cynthia Alvarado, Operations Manager at the Midtown Management District.

HOUSTON – A group of unsung heroes is getting well-deserved recognition as the faces of Discovery Green’s latest art installation and exhibit. The Houston community is made better by his unwavering spirit and commitment. Driven to increase awareness and acceptance of the neurodiverse population at every societal level, Russo is deeply involved in the Houston community from the workplace to broader social activities. The art installation and exhibit at Discovery Green is open to the public from December 12 through January 18. KPRC 2′s Voices of Houston and Houston Life are proud partners on this project honoring our community’s unsung heroes.

HOUSTON – Houston artist Marc Furi has unveiled a new original art piece. Titled “I Love 3W,” the Monopoly-inspired installation illustrates the result of gentrification in Third Ward. The piece highlights well-known gentrified places and streets like McGowen Street, Moore & Moore Townhome Builders and South McGregor. The illustration can be viewed at the Station Museum of Contemporary Art. “I Love 3W” also features an online shop.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will unveil its new modern and contemporary art building Nov. 21, marking the completion of the museum’s multi-year expansion of its Susan and Fayez S. Sarofim Campus. The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building will open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 21, according to a release. In celebration of the opening, the museum will offer free general admission to all three of its gallery buildings during opening weekend, and to the new Kinder Building through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The building will increase MFAH exhibition space by nearly 75 percent, according to the museum’s website. The building will display the museum’s international collections of modern and contemporary art.

HOUSTON – Looking for another way to add a little color to your day? How about taking a walk around the University of Houston’s new ‘Color Field’ art installation. The pieces then weave through the areas surrounding the Ezekiel W. Cullen Building, Butler Plaza and Lynn Eusan Park – off University Drive. The exhibit will be at the University of Houston through May 2021. You can also interact with the installation virtually, click HERE for more information.

Art on "60 Minutes": Ai Weiwei Ai Weiwei's provocative art has gotten him driven out of China. But in order to be relevant, he told "60 Minutes" in 2017, art must be political.

Can your pets be art? A millennia-spanning exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin is devoted to our fascinating four-legged companions. Anna Werner reports.

Art that's made of money To many the idea of cutting up money for artistic purposes seems insane. But Mark Wagner saw something more when he first cut up a dollar 15 years ago. Now he's assembles collages entirely from one dollar bills that can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Anthony Mason reports.

Art that's made of money To many the idea of cutting up money for artistic purposes seems insane. But Mark Wagner saw something more when he first cut up a dollar 15 years ago. Now he's assembles collages entirely from one dollar bills that can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Anthony Mason reports.

The art and ethics of a surprise interview 60 Minutes doesn't show up unannounced very often. Here's why Bob Simon decided to surprise this man on his doorstep