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Archway member artists John Slaby and Cookie Wells had a great time being interviewed on the podcast Hello Houston on March 18. We are grateful for the chance to talk about Archway's history, fifty-year anniversary, and community impact with hosts Celeste Diaz Schurman and Frank Billingsley. Listen to the full podcast here. 
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Now, Archway is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with Fifty Forward, a group show featuring its 34 member artists, with a reception from 5–8 p.m. on April 11. The exhibition runs April 4–30. As a nod to its founding location, the group show Homecoming at the Jung Center will feature works by current and former members. Coordinated by members Cookie Wells and Shirl Riccetti, Homecoming runs March 4–April 14, with a public reception from 5–7 p.m. on March 14.
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Archway Gallery, Texas’ longest-running artist-owned and operated gallery, proudly marks its 50th anniversary with a landmark exhibition titled Fifty Forward, opening April 4, with a celebratory reception on April 11, 2026. This milestone year celebrates half a century of artistic innovation, community connection, and unwavering commitment to elevating Houston’s creative spirit. Watch the video on our YouTube channel to hear from some of the artists themselves. On March 11, Archway member artist Carol Berger talked with Mister McKinney and Heidi Vaughan on the KPFT Houston Hour about her joint exhibition with Isabelle Perreau "Nature - Refuge". The exhibition is in the front gallery at Archway, running through April 2 . Listen to the interview here.
For fifty years, the artists at Archway Gallery have shaped their own creative path, establishing the gallery as a cornerstone of Houston’s vibrant arts community. Founded in 1976 by twelve local artists determined to market and sell their own work, the gallery first opened its doors in the The Jung Center, drawing its name from the distinctive arches in that space. Over time and several locations later, Archway Gallery has evolved into a cherished arts district institution—an enduring symbol of artistic collaboration and community spirit. While many galleries have come and gone, the success of Archway Gallery is rooted in a shared passion and purpose—a truth affirmed by the over 200 artists who have been a part of Archway’s story. Archway has two exhibitions planned to celebrate its 50th anniversary; first is Homecoming, a group show at The Jung Center celebrating where it all began, which featuring works from former and current Archway Gallery artists, running from March 4 through April 14. And second is Fifty Forward, a show paying tribute to the artists who are carrying the gallery into the next half century. The exhibition opens with a public reception on Saturday, April 11, inviting Houstonians to celebrate the artists, their work, and the community that has supported Archway for 50 years. Guests can meet the artists and reflect on the gallery’s extraordinary journey. A champagne toast, and remarks will take place at 6:30 p.m. Take a look at interviews with past members below and join us in the festivities!  Artist Becky Soria is a longtime and cherished member of Archway Gallery. Throughout her creative areer, she has remained faithful to archetypal representations of the feminine. Over time, Soria came to refer to these images as goddesses, who over the decades have served as her muses. They also allow her to address sensitive issues related to the experiences of women in particular and humanity in general. As Soria explains, her “…focus is on woman, as earth and goddess…A woman’s anatomy, her biological capabilities and frailties, her distinctive pains and pleasures, her sexuality and aging, her chronic status, her tears, her peculiar psychological turns and her existential status [is what] I attempt to capture in my paintings. I aim to create images that, while connected to primitive forms, are nonetheless very contemporary not only in their look, but also because they bring forth the mood and emotional tone of our complex contemporary world.”
The images above were part of an Archway exhibit titled “Landscapes of the Goddess Within”, November 2017.
Paint Your Own Coffee Mug! Join Archway's ceramic artist Gözde Kaya for a beginner-friendly pottery painting workshop at Archway Gallery, on Friday, January 16th, 2025, from 6–8 PM. Gözde will guide you step by step as you paint and decorate two bisque-fired coffee mugs—no experience needed. All materials are included, and after the workshop your pieces will be glazed and kiln-fired, ready for pickup in about two weeks. Click here to reserve your spot now.
Archway artist Kay Sarver was recently interviewed by VoyageHouston about her current exhibition, "Sleepwalking", and about her motivations as an artist. Sarver says; "When I am in my studio creating art I would compare it to meditation. It’s a process that allows my inner child to come out and play, which feels deeply primal, a necessary connection that needs to be made in order to create something true to who I am." Read more here. 
On December 3, Archway member artist Kay Sarver talked with Mister McKinney and Heidi Vaughan on the KPFT Houston Hour about her new exhibition "Sleepwalking". Kay Sarver and Trudy Askew are sharing the current exhibition in the front gallery at Archway, running from December 6, 2025 to January 1, 2026. Listen to the interview here.
Archway member artist John Slaby is pleased to announce that he has had two works accepted in the Visual Arts Alliance 41st Annual Juried Member Exhibition: "Self Portrait with Blinders" and "Self Portrait as Handmaiden". The former won second place in the competition and is featured on both the show catalog as well as the website for Sawyer Yards. The exhibition was juried by Michael Golden and runs from November 13 through January 10, with artists' talks on Saturday, December 13 from 2 - 4 pm. Location: Sabine Street Studios, 1907 Sabine St., 77007
 Meditative Mondays: Where Art, Sound, and Stillness Meet
By Rhonda Radford Adams | Healing Artist & Smile Coach We often think of meditation as something done in solitude — quiet, still, and eyes closed. But what if meditation could look a little different? What if it could be experienced surrounded by art… wrapped in sound… and guided by color? That’s the intention behind Meditative Mondays at Archway Gallery. Each month, I invite guests to step into a calm, creative space — not just to observe art, but to experience it as a tool for meditation and self-reflection. A New Way to Reset These sessions aren’t about “getting it right” — they’re about showing up. Each one begins with a crystal sound bath, allowing the vibrations to soften the body and quiet the mind. From there, we gently transition into visual meditation, where guests are invited to engage with the art on the gallery walls, observing how color, movement, and shape speak to the soul. It’s not about interpreting the art. It’s about letting it reflect something in you. You’ll receive a prompt card for journaling or intuitive drawing — a take-home “recipe for the soul” that you can return to anytime you need a pause. These kits are part of a growing series designed to nourish creativity, calm, and clarity over time.Why It Works As a healing artist and registered dental hygienist, my mission is simple: to nurture the smile from the inside out. I believe wellness is holistic. It’s how we breathe, how we express, how we show up — for ourselves and each other. And through the power of sound, creativity, and color, we can access parts of ourselves that may be overlooked in daily life. Meditative Mondays is a space to explore that — with ease, gentleness, and intention. Come As You Are No experience is needed. Just bring a yoga mat or pillow if you’d like to get cozy, and arrive a few minutes early to explore the gallery and settle in. You’ll be surrounded by the work of 34 local artists, each piece adding its own unique energy and inspiration to your evening. Whether you draw, write, listen, or simply sit in stillness, you’re welcome here. Come begin The month — with breath, color, and calm. Join us for Meditative Mondays at Archway Gallery. Click Here for Dates and Online Free Registration
Overfishing, climate change and tourism have caused damage that is just starting to repair itself. Anne’s installation will begin in the winter months as the vegetation is dying back, much like the reefs. Her hope is that by the end of February the vegetation will begin to recover, just as there is hope that the reefs can recover.
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