Archway Gallery Upcoming Exhibition Calendar
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April 5 - May 1, 2025
New Visions, New Voices; Inspiring Connections Through Art Featuring Works by Archway Gallery’s Newest Artists Rhonda Radford Adams, Michael Angell, Gözde Kaya Hepişler, Kay Sarver, and Eric Stiles Opening Reception Saturday, April 5 5 – 8 p.m. Artists' Talk at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Valet Parking and Light Refreshments |
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Archway Gallery proudly announces New Visions, New Voices, a group exhibition putting the spotlight on the work of five talented artists who are the newest members of the Archway family: Rhonda Radford Adams’s vibrant mixed-media collages, Michael Angell’s fantastical metal castings, Gözde Kaya Hepişler’s whimsical ceramic sculptures, Kay Sarver’s expressive oil paintings and portraits, and Eric Stiles’s striking abstract paintings. Each artist brings a unique style and perspective to Texas’s longest-running artist owned and operated gallery, which has fostered the growth of so many phenomenal Houston artists over the years. Timed to coincide with World Art Day in April, and the beginning of Archway’s 50th year, the exhibition celebrates the transformative power of art and reaffirms Archway Gallery’s mission to champion artistic exploration.
Throughout its history, Archway Gallery has served as a platform for artistic innovation and creative expression, fostering connections between artists, audiences, and the community. New Visions, New Voices continues this tradition by posing a question that resonates with artists and the global community at large: How can art inspire and connect us in our shared journey? This question anchors the exhibition, inviting each participating artist to reflect on his or her creative journey, and offering visitors an opportunity to engage with the art on a deeper level. Through their diverse works, the artists of New Visions, New Voices demonstrate how fresh perspectives enrich the collective narrative of Houston’s creative community.
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Introducing the Artists:
Rhonda Radford Adams creates mixed media collages that celebrate the healing power of color, blending paint with papers, fabrics, and ceramics to craft vibrant, textured works. Through integrative and expressive arts workshops, she inspires creativity, connection, and personal growth, highlighting art as a transformative tool for well-being. |
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Michael Angell’s art explores The Imagination through a stream-of-consciousness approach, focusing on mythology/totemic, life in Mystery, and dream-time-existence. His bespoke and heirloom sculptures, largely cast in pewter, capture one-to-one the scale and detail of the original wax works, surpassing traditional bronze in many aspects. Designed for intimate spaces, the sage at heart, his art invites viewers into a world of fantasy, self-reflection, storytelling, and timeless wonder.
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Gözde Kaya Hepişler, originally from Istanbul, Türkiye, is a ceramic artist whose work celebrates human diversity and cultural connection. Her creations, including colorful figurative sculptures and contemporary interpretations of the protective evil eye, invite viewers to explore the beauty of diversity, the joy of life’s interconnected stories, and the small moments of happiness that brighten everyday life.
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Kay Sarver, Archway’s newest artist, is also a returning member. Archway is pleased to welcome her back. As a young child, Sarver was always drawing, usually creating some sort of grand scene with animals and trees. Her parents fed this passion by taking her to classes at the Museum of Fine Arts in Cincinnati. Sarver later attended the University of Cincinnati, where she majored in Fine Arts and embraced painting with oils. After a few years in college, and three year stay in Florida, she migrated to Houston where she continues to live and work as a visual artist.
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Eric Stiles’s transition from technical airbrushing to to abstract painting represents a bold exploration of the intangible. His intuitive process allows his work to evolve organically, with layers of underpaintings adding depth and soul to each piece. Reflecting his artistic journey, Eric’s creations are both honest and uniquely original, inviting viewers to engage with the striking aesthetics and emotional resonance of his work.
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Together, these artists reflect the spirit of New Visions, New Voices, adding their perspectives to Archway Gallery’s collaborative community of 34 members. This exhibition celebrates the creativity and innovation that have sustained the gallery for nearly 50 years, honoring its collective legacy while embracing its continued growth as a treasured space for art and connection to the community.
APRIL 2025 EXHIBITION EVENTS
April 5 (Sat) |
Opening Reception (5 - 8 pm) and Artists' Talk (6:30 pm) |
April 6 (Sun) |
Rice Jazz Ensemble (6 - 8 pm) |
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May 3 - June 5, 2025 Gone Awry Featuring New Works by donna e perkins Opening Reception Saturday, May 3 5 – 8 p.m. Artists' Talk at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Valet Parking and Light Refreshments |
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donna e perkins would like for her art to make a strong, social statement -- a statement that could make the world a kinder place -- but she is not sure how to do this. She feels that her art cannot help but reflect her perceptions of our turbulent world and the frailty of one human life.
The past year was another harsh, chaotic one for perkins. Politically, it ranged from the surrealistically absurd to the darkly disturbed, with high notes sprinkled in to add to the confusion. On a personal level, her own aging body betrayed her in numerous and varied ways. Due to physical limitations, perkins was not able to create the exhibition she had planned, featuring larger oil paintings based on the figure; abstracted, but still recognizable as the study of bodies. It was as if those paintings became one more thing out of her control, as they took their own decidedly non-objective turn. When she couldn’t stand at her easel for any length of time, she returned to doing her watercolor and pen drawings. It had all “gone awry.”
The oil paintings in this exhibition are based on studies made in Archway Gallery’s figure drawing sessions. Using water-soluble graphite on canvas, perkins quickly captures lines that later, in her studio, she smears and fixes with matte medium. These lines serve as the bones of her abstract oil paintings.
The watercolor drawings are portable and allow perkins to work in stolen minutes. She lays down watercolor paint and allows it to run and bleed. Then she traces the fractal lines created by the drying watercolor and compulsively adds many more lines.
After having lived in West Texas, South Texas, and the Gulf Coast, perkins considers Houston home. She has been a member of Archway Gallery for over 15 years, and this is her 9th Featured Artist exibition.
The past year was another harsh, chaotic one for perkins. Politically, it ranged from the surrealistically absurd to the darkly disturbed, with high notes sprinkled in to add to the confusion. On a personal level, her own aging body betrayed her in numerous and varied ways. Due to physical limitations, perkins was not able to create the exhibition she had planned, featuring larger oil paintings based on the figure; abstracted, but still recognizable as the study of bodies. It was as if those paintings became one more thing out of her control, as they took their own decidedly non-objective turn. When she couldn’t stand at her easel for any length of time, she returned to doing her watercolor and pen drawings. It had all “gone awry.”
The oil paintings in this exhibition are based on studies made in Archway Gallery’s figure drawing sessions. Using water-soluble graphite on canvas, perkins quickly captures lines that later, in her studio, she smears and fixes with matte medium. These lines serve as the bones of her abstract oil paintings.
The watercolor drawings are portable and allow perkins to work in stolen minutes. She lays down watercolor paint and allows it to run and bleed. Then she traces the fractal lines created by the drying watercolor and compulsively adds many more lines.
After having lived in West Texas, South Texas, and the Gulf Coast, perkins considers Houston home. She has been a member of Archway Gallery for over 15 years, and this is her 9th Featured Artist exibition.
MAY 2025 EXHIBITION EVENTS
May 3 (Sat) |
Opening Reception (5 - 8 pm) and Artist's Talk (6:30 pm) |
May 11 (Sun) |
Dominika Dancewicz, violin, and Anna Golka, piano (6 - 8 pm) |
May 17 (Sat) |
Harp-Guitar Duo with Emily Klein and Marc Garvin (7 - 9 pm) |
May 18 (Sun) |
Emissary Quartet (6 - 8 pm) |
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June 7- July 2, 2025 Dualities: The Art of Two Barbara Able and Rhonda Radford Adams A Shared Dialect in the Language of Art Opening Reception Saturday, June 7 5 – 8 p.m. Artists' Talk at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Valet Parking and Light Refreshments |
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Dualities: The Art of Two celebrates the harmonious connection between two artists whose work complements one another through a shared language of creativity. Barbara Able and Rhonda Radford Adams explore themes of strength, femininity, and balance, weaving together layers of texture, color, and meaning. Their collaboration reflects a sense of sisterhood, unity, and shared purpose, inviting viewers to experience the beauty of duality as an expression of harmony and kinship.
Barbara Able’s paintings and collages embrace this theme of duality, balancing light and dark and stillness and movement. She weaves together abstract patterns of light and shadow, visually expressing the complexity of human emotions. Through her paintings and collages, Able confronts the challenge of creating something that exists not only as a concrete form but also as a vessel for deeper meaning—something that transcends its physicality. In doing so, she transforms the seemingly intangible into something that can be perceived, grounding metaphysical ideas in the physical world.
This inherent dualism—the fusion of artistic intention with the physical elements of visual art—invites viewers to reflect on the nature of existence itself. The duality Able explores is embedded in her paintings and mirrored in the observer, creating an intimate exchange among artist, artwork, and viewer. Beyond mere representation, Able’s art functions as both a window into the world and a mirror reflecting the depths of human consciousness. Through this exploration of dualism, Able’s art becomes a vessel for unraveling the intricate interplay of perception, emotion, and cognition, ultimately shedding light on the complexities of human consciousness and the mysteries of the human condition.
Rhonda Radford Adams is a multidisciplinary artist and integrative arts practitioner whose work bridges creativity,
wellness, and holistic well-being. With over 34 years of experience as a dental hygienist, she merges her expertise in health with her passion for expressive arts, creating immersive experiences that promote mindfulness, relaxation, and self-discovery.
Adams’ mixed-media practice—rooted in collage, textiles, and mosaics—transforms tactile materials into vibrant visual narratives that engage both the senses and the spirit. Inspired by global influences and the healing power of art, her work is featured in public and private collections worldwide.
Beyond her visual art, Adams is an educator, author, and advocate for integrative wellness. She created The Hot S.P.I.T. Chronicles, a children’s program that fuses storytelling with creative activities to promote oral health in an engaging and accessible way. Her ARTRRA Mantra Collection further extends her philosophy by offering art-infused products designed to inspire mindfulness and well-being in everyday life.
Through exhibitions, workshops, and community outreach, Adams continues to explore the profound connection among art, healing, and personal transformation.
Barbara Able’s paintings and collages embrace this theme of duality, balancing light and dark and stillness and movement. She weaves together abstract patterns of light and shadow, visually expressing the complexity of human emotions. Through her paintings and collages, Able confronts the challenge of creating something that exists not only as a concrete form but also as a vessel for deeper meaning—something that transcends its physicality. In doing so, she transforms the seemingly intangible into something that can be perceived, grounding metaphysical ideas in the physical world.
This inherent dualism—the fusion of artistic intention with the physical elements of visual art—invites viewers to reflect on the nature of existence itself. The duality Able explores is embedded in her paintings and mirrored in the observer, creating an intimate exchange among artist, artwork, and viewer. Beyond mere representation, Able’s art functions as both a window into the world and a mirror reflecting the depths of human consciousness. Through this exploration of dualism, Able’s art becomes a vessel for unraveling the intricate interplay of perception, emotion, and cognition, ultimately shedding light on the complexities of human consciousness and the mysteries of the human condition.
Rhonda Radford Adams is a multidisciplinary artist and integrative arts practitioner whose work bridges creativity,
wellness, and holistic well-being. With over 34 years of experience as a dental hygienist, she merges her expertise in health with her passion for expressive arts, creating immersive experiences that promote mindfulness, relaxation, and self-discovery.
Adams’ mixed-media practice—rooted in collage, textiles, and mosaics—transforms tactile materials into vibrant visual narratives that engage both the senses and the spirit. Inspired by global influences and the healing power of art, her work is featured in public and private collections worldwide.
Beyond her visual art, Adams is an educator, author, and advocate for integrative wellness. She created The Hot S.P.I.T. Chronicles, a children’s program that fuses storytelling with creative activities to promote oral health in an engaging and accessible way. Her ARTRRA Mantra Collection further extends her philosophy by offering art-infused products designed to inspire mindfulness and well-being in everyday life.
Through exhibitions, workshops, and community outreach, Adams continues to explore the profound connection among art, healing, and personal transformation.
JUNE 2025 EXHIBITION EVENTS
June 7 (Sat) |
Opening Reception (5 - 8 pm) and Artists' Talk (6:30 pm) |
June 8 (Sun) |
Carya String Quartet (6 - 8 pm) |
June 9 (Mon) |
Joan Raeburn Holland - Harp (7 - 8 pm) |
June 22 (Sun) |
Opus 4 String Quartet (6 - 8 pm) |
FUTURE FEATURED ARTIST EXHIBITIONS
July 2025 |
Archway Gallery's 17th Annual Juried Exhibition |
August 2025 |
Figure Drawing Group Show |
September 2025 |
Jim Hill |
October 2025 |
Maryam Lavaf |
November 2025 |
Margaret Miller |
December 2025 |
Trudy Askew and Kay Sarver |