The  annual summer  event  of  ArtHouston  2011,  encompassing  exhibitions  at  more than  30  galleries,  will open Saturday,  July 9.   

A day  long  event,  it  will be  the  busiest  day  of  the  year  with

many  galleries  holding  evening  receptions. 

A  wide  range  of  work  will be  on  display, from  realist  to  abstract  paintings,  sculpture  to  mixed  media  constructions,  drawings  and  works  on  paper,  collage  and  photography.  The  featured  artists  are  both  emerging  regional talents  and  established  artists  from  around  the  world.

Participating  galleries  include  those  along  Colquitt, in  the  Museum District,  the Heights  and  other  areas.  The ArtHouston July Exhibition guide will be available at all participating galleries in mid June.

The  ArtHouston  Summer  event  is always  free

and  open  to  the  public. 

ArtHouston also provides to the public a year long Houston Gallery Guide, giving you access to find exactly what you are looking for.  Brochures may be picked up at all participating galleries in mid June.  For  more  information  on  this  event or  to  receive  a  copy  of  the  brochure  please  call  Mariah Rockefeller  at  713.522.9116