I traveled from Austin to Houston for a 3 day workshop at W-ASH. it was totally worth the trip…read morejust to discover how wonderful the space and people are. The people were very nice and welcoming and the event was well organized and communication was excellent! The venue was the best I've experienced any where. I've attended a lot of workshops and classes and gir in instructions and demos all students are usually tightly clustered around the presenter trying to get a view of what is happening. Even though I'm a taller person I'm usually unsuccessful and find myself craning my neck and bobbing around as those in front adjust their positions. Very frustrating! But not here!!! You have the option to do that or you can stay at your OWN 6 foot table and watch one of the 3 huge screens the demonstrator is projected upon. There's a W-ASH person managing the camera zooming in and out on the work or the pallet and sometime both. It works really well. And if there's a new tool involved sometimes the artist will demonstrate for fewer people again and again. The space is truly amazing. Parking was easily had on the street. Note: the elevator is out but is being worked in. The workshop is up one flight of stairs. oh.... and downstairs! there's a gallery showcasing watercolor works and there's a sales area too. Great place! so glad I took the effort to get there! And my work from the workshop didn't turn out too bad either! I hope to go back!

I love Watercolor Art Society-Houston! It's a great community where watermedia artists and…read moreenthusiasts can exhibit paintings in the gallery at the monthly judged shows, take art classes, buy art, and find mentorship from award winning artists. I am very excited about the International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE) coming up in March.

Today's Happy Hour was a dedication to Prince. I worn my ruffles like Prince and Pat wore her…read morepurple. Lloyd knows how to entertain a lot of people to make it fun. The food was great, the music great, the people were great and the art work was exquisite. Every where you were beautiful art pieces or paintings. Ten

Attending a Friday night mixer to view what's offered and explore the various pieces. Fred was very…read moreinviting and made sure to keep all guests were well accommodated. There was finger food and champagne served throughout the night. Upon entering you notice the great open format setting that is well lite with music and a lively scene of people interacting. You can venture upstairs to discover rooms filled with various works from different artists from all over Africa. This was truly a great experience and one that I will def revisit. In the end I purchased a giraffe figurine.

I'm not quite sure if this is the correct listing as they might have changed the name, But I…read morerecently attended the one year anniversary of the Up Art studio. It was an interesting venue to say the least. They had a lot of Graffiti and Street art.

So, this little "art studio" has an interesting flare about it. If you are looking for some…read moremediocre art, at reasonable prices, this is your place. Sure, there are a couple really good artists that display, and sell, their art there, but the real genius to this place is the "Melrose Place" vibe you get. First, there are several people living there. They are supposed to be artists but are really just young, desperate girls, living cheaply. One is a Cam Girl for people with food fetishes. One reads cards and makes oils. Finally, one is supposed to be a photographer but I never saw a camera, just a bed in her small space. She was always quite moody, with an obnoxious voice, and many times would yell out to turn the lights off because she was sleeping....at 9am. The Management, Hans specifically, is a little shady in my opinion. They will vote people "off the island" if you disagree with them. Irina is nice enough but gets strong-armed by Hans. They have a contingent of non-Americans that do their best to keep things clean. The A/C doesn't cool and the kitchen smell like mold and sweaty corn-hole. The bathrooms are ok, especially if you are ok with pubes from the "shower" restroom. Ewwww The hair stylist, tattoo artist and toddler toy maker are all really great gals, with legitimate businesses. The rest are funny, and keep the drama level high. The property is definitely 420 friendly!

A one of a kind original art, art gallery. Non-pretentious atmosphere where you can meet the…read moreartists and discover why collecting real art is not only profitable, it becomes a part of your home and life. Also, it's just a fun place to explore. Oh! and they have refreshments and delights to enjoy while perusing the gallery.

Great day at the Art Machine Gallery yesterday... viewing some diverse art styles all while…read moreenjoying some delicious appetizers. Wonderful place to spend your afternoon.

They have an outstanding reputation for quality and integrity They bring interesting artists in…read more But mostly they help collectors find what they want and in some cases help them sell their art

Great space and love the variety of mediums and artists! Go check this place out if you are out…read moreand about In Houston.

Lots to see, galleries were amazing. So much art in different mediums to enjoy. A few great…read moreaffordable items and some beautiful, but very expensive. Some galleries offered a glass of wine and great explanations of their work. Maven coffee nearby and outstanding as well.

There used to be 10 yards here, but they reduced it by one recently. So now I'm going to review the…read morewhole nine yards. This is a spectacular series of large converted warehouses where they have gorgeous event spaces, and a fancy restaurant or two, and they also did an Amnesty International show here that I was part of. It's absolutely lovely over here, and I can see why people pay a lot of money to have their events here.

Hanson's got a huge facelift after their recent move a bit further out Memorial Drive. Their new…read morespace is fantastic and has a large, modern gallery that has collections of antique maps/artifacts to large contemporary pieces. The staff mentioned that they would be hosting a variety of artist talks and shows monthly which will be a great benefit to the area. Of course, they still have all of their framing capabilities and seem swifter than ever!

Hanson's has a fabulous collection and did a wonderful job framing some art pieces for our home…read more Superb customer service and I love the variety of art pieces they carry with a wide price range as well. I definitely recommend Hanson's!

Love this place. Was greeted kindly at the door and art was amazing! Would definitely recommend to…read moreother art lovers as a "must visit" when in the Houston area.

I rented District Art Gallery (DAG) for my 40th birthday party. The space was perfect for my event…read moreand the beautiful art on the wall highlighted it's glamour. The gallery's management team was awesome and was able to work with me on set up and other things. My only complaint was the valet and parking situation for the guests. It was mismanaged poorly by the valet vendor (not the Gallery) and they wound up taking more money from me and my guests than they were owed. DAG is getting a new vendor, so hopefully that will be handled soon. In closing, I will definetly rent the gallery for future events. If you need a space for a private event, District Art Gallery is the way to go!