Glasstire's Top Five Texas Art Events: May 7, 2026
This week's Glasstire roundup features five notable art happenings throughout Texas. Kandy G. Lopez, an Afro-Caribbean American fiber artist recognized by Vogue as "the Barkley L. Hendricks of fiber art," showcases her inaugural Texas solo exhibition, "Allegiance to the People," at the Houston Museum of African American Culture, running from March 27 to June 6, 2026, with workshops scheduled for May 9. Meanwhile, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts hosts the 26th San Angelo North American Ceramic Competition from April 17 to June 21, featuring juror Linda Ganstrom and artist Marc Leuthold. On May 9, Fort Worth will see its first SpeedBump Fort Worth, a free art walk organized by Claire Kennedy and Max Marshall, spanning 11 venues. In Austin, Contemplo MX/TX presents "Small Acts of Light" (March 12–May 17), showcasing works by various artists. Lastly, the Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art in Victoria celebrates "Ann’s Gift: 10 Years of Art and Art Cars" from April 18 to June 28, featuring works by Mel Chin, Jesse Lott, and others.
Key facts
- Kandy G. Lopez's first Texas solo exhibition 'Allegiance to the People' at HMAAC, curated by Danielle Finnerman.
- Lopez is an Afro-Caribbean American fiber artist praised by Vogue as 'the Barkley L. Hendricks of fiber art.'
- Exhibition runs March 27–June 6, 2026, with workshops on May 9.
- 26th San Angelo North American Ceramic Competition at SAMFA, April 17–June 21, 2026.
- Juror Linda Ganstrom and invited artist Marc Leuthold for the ceramic competition.
- SpeedBump Fort Worth, first citywide art walk on May 9, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., free and open to public.
- Organized by Claire Kennedy and Max Marshall, featuring 11 locations including Grackle Art Gallery and artist studios.
- 'Small Acts of Light' group exhibition at Contemplo MX/TX in Austin, March 12–May 17, 2026.
- Artists include Virginia Fleck, Yuliya Lanina, Rebecca Olsen, Sarah Kitchen, Manuel Lozano, Adrián Guerrero.
- 'Ann’s Gift: 10 Years of Art and Art Cars' at Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art, April 18–June 28, 2026.
- Features works by Mel Chin, Jesse Lott, Irvin Tepper, Travis Whitfield, Noah Edmundson, Leal Brothers, and art cars from Ann Harithas collection.
Entities
Artists
- Kandy G. Lopez
- Danielle Finnerman
- Linda Ganstrom
- Marc Leuthold
- Claire Kennedy
- Max Marshall
- Virginia Fleck
- Yuliya Lanina
- Rebecca Olsen
- Sarah Kitchen
- Manuel Lozano
- Adrián Guerrero
- Mel Chin
- Jesse Lott
- Irvin Tepper
- Travis Whitfield
- Noah Edmundson
- Leal Brothers
- Ann Harithas
Institutions
- Glasstire
- Houston Museum of African American Culture
- San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
- The Chicken Farm Art Center
- Art Spirit Collective
- Angelo State University
- Texas Commission on the Arts
- Grackle Art Gallery
- Collective 77
- Waste Not/Want Not
- By Candlelight Press
- Easyside
- La Gran Plaza
- Bryce Avenue Garage (BAG)
- ArtHouse East Studios
- McAnthony’s Multicultural Studio and Gallery
- be.so
- T.C. Oliver Apartment Studio
- Contemplo MX/TX
- Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art
Locations
- Texas
- Houston
- San Angelo
- Fort Worth
- Austin
- Victoria
- United States