Archway Gallery’s 18th Annual Juried Exhibition

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Archway Gallery’s 18th Annual Juried Exhibition

A juried group show benefiting Friends for Life animal shelter | Opening Reception July 11 in Houston

Mitch Cohen

May 27

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Houston artists and art lovers, mark your calendars — Archway Gallery is putting on its 18th Annual Juried Exhibition, and this year it’s supporting a wonderful cause.

Running from July 5 through July 30, 2026, this popular annual show gives non-member 2D and 3D artists a chance to exhibit in one of Houston’s most respected artist-owned galleries, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Key Events

Opening Reception Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. At 6:30 p.m.: Introduction of community partner + Juror remarks and awards
Artists’ Forum & Music Evening Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. Featuring live music by Heights Fools on Stools and an opportunity for participating artists to speak about their work

Location: Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy, Houston, TX 77006
Complimentary valet parking and light refreshments will be served.

Call for Artists

This is an open call for local artists. You may enter one or two works.
Entry deadline: June 11, 2026
Entry fee: $30

This year’s juror is the highly regarded Houston art historian and writer Donna Tennant. Fifty percent of all sales from the exhibition will be donated to Friends for Life, the gallery’s chosen nonprofit partner for 2026.

You can find the full prospectus and apply online here: Archway Gallery 18th Annual Juried Exhibition

About the Juror

Donna Tennant is a longtime Houston-based art historian, critic, and editor with an impressive resume that includes art criticism for the Houston Chronicle, editing roles at Southwest Art and Museum & Arts Houston, and contributions to ARTnews, Glasstire, and more.

Donna Tennant

About the Beneficiary

Friends for Life is a respected Houston animal shelter founded in 2002. Their mission goes beyond rescue — they focus on creating lasting bonds between people and pets through excellent medical care, behavior support, and community resources. For more information, please visit friends4life.org.

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