David Shelton on Cultural Exchange, Houston's Art Scene, and Upcoming Shows
In a conversation with Chris Becker for Glasstire, David Shelton, a gallerist from Houston, reflects on the development of his gallery and the local art community. After spending three years at Isabella Court, Shelton relocated his gallery to Montrose in 2016. The current exhibition, titled "42," is curated by Dana Frankfort and Jeremy DePrez, showcasing nine artists who delve into abstraction. Shelton has championed artist-curated exhibitions, such as Robert Leroy Hodge's "Everything's Gonna Be Alright Now" (2019) and "Emerging from Where?" (2025). Significant solo exhibitions have featured Tyler Deauvea and Joey Fauerso. Jeremy DePrez's "Earth Memories" is set to open on September 10, 2026. Shelton believes art fairs serve as vital cultural exchanges, with hopes for Houston's fair to encourage collaboration.
Key facts
- David Shelton Gallery moved to Montrose in 2016 after three years in Houston's Isabella Court building.
- The gallery's show "42," curated by Dana Frankfort and Jeremy DePrez, features nine artists exploring abstraction.
- Robert Leroy Hodge curated two group exhibitions at the gallery: "Everything's Gonna Be Alright Now" (2019) and "Emerging from Where?" (2025).
- Vincent Valdez's 2016 exhibition "The Beginning is Near (Part I)" included "The City I," now in the Blanton Museum of Art.
- Robert Hodge's "Promise You Will Sing About Me" is in Ruby City/The Linda Pace Foundation.
- Joey Fauerso's "Bedroom Paintings" (2024) works are also in Ruby City's collection.
- Jeremy DePrez's "Earth Memories" opens September 10, 2026, and runs through October 17, 2026.
- David Shelton Gallery will present a collaborative booth by Jeremy DePrez and Rachel Hecker at Untitled Art, Houston.
Entities
Artists
- David Shelton
- Dana Frankfort
- Jeremy DePrez
- Vincent Valdez
- Tyler Deauvea
- Joey Fauerso
- Kelly O'Connor
- Robert Leroy Hodge
- Rachel Hecker
- Chris Becker
- Judy Garland
Institutions
- David Shelton Gallery
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Ruby City
- Linda Pace Foundation
- Baltimore Museum of Art
- Max Hetzler
- Zach Feuer
- Ford Foundation
- Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
- Basket Books & Art
- F Gallery
- Sanman Studios
- PAC Residency
- Houston Associated Experimental Press
- Untitled Art, Houston
- Zona Maco
- Material
- University of Houston
Locations
- Houston
- USA
- Texas
- Austin
- San Antonio
- New York City
- Chicago
- Boston
- Berlin
- Germany
- Mexico City
- Mexico
- United States
- Canada