Celebrate the Holidays at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts has a festive array of celebrations this holiday season, with winter art camps, Family Day, a holiday concert, unique gifts from the Museum Store and more.
Located at 6815 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is the only Fine Arts museum in Harris County outside the city center of Houston, offering direct, first-hand access to original works of art, as well as outstanding educational and public programming - all free of charge.
Family Day: Saturday, December 9
Celebrate the holidays with a free Family Day on Saturday, December 9! Enjoy story time with cookies, hot cocoa and Mrs. Claus at 10:30 a.m.; a marionette holiday performance at 11:30 a.m.; or create ornaments, crafts, and enjoy family photo ops!
Family Day takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 9, at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is free but registration is requested at pearlmfa.org.
Holiday Concert: Sunday, December 10
“Celebrate the Season” with Steinway Artist Don Irwin at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2023 in the Main Gallery of the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts. Guests will enjoy holiday favorites as they are surrounded by beautiful paintings from the museum’s fall exhibition, Ode to East Texas: The Art of Lee Jamison.
Steinway artist Don Irwin will present a concert of holiday favorites on Sunday, December 10 in the Main Gallery of the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts. A classically trained musician, Don Irwin enjoys performing everything from Chopin to the Beatles, and Scott Joplin to Dave Brubeck. Because of his versatility, Don has worked with artists including Willie Nelson, Donna Summer, and Prince, as well as performing with pops orchestras throughout the country.
Tickets are $35 for members of the Pearl or $45 for non-members, and may be purchased at pearlmfa.org or by calling the museum at 281-376-6322. To learn more about the benefits of museum membership, visit pearlmfa.org/membership.
Winter Art Camp: December 18-22
Kids love creating holiday magic at the Winter Art Camp hosted by the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts! Come to the Pearl’s art studio to create winter watercolor scenes, sculpt and paint ornaments, design stockings, paint arctic animals, learn batik dyeing, and improve your artistic skills.
Children ages 5 to 12 can enjoy Winter Art Camp at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, from December 18 through 22.Students will explore multimedia, drawing, painting, and more in this week-long camp during winter break. Museum educators will provide a guided tour of the Pearl’s fall exhibitions, and students can show off their work at the conclusion of camp with a mini art show for parents and guardians.
Winter Art Camp will take place Monday through Friday, December 18 through 22. Ages 5 to 7 will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and ages 8 to 12 from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information and to register, visit pearlmfa.org.
Holiday Shopping at the Museum Store
For unique gifts this holiday season, visit the Museum Store at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts!
The Museum Store offers a variety of items made by local artists, including jewelry, home décor, and original art, as well as notecards, seasonal selections, and gifts for children. During the month of December, members of the Pearl will enjoy 20% off their purchase while non-members can take 10% off. To learn more about the benefits of membership, visit pearlmfa.org/membership.
The Museum Store at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts offers a variety of unique gifts made by local artists. Located in the Judith Ann Smith Foyer of the Pearl, the Museum Store is open during regular museum hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Teen Art Exhibition
The Pearl Fincher Youth Art Council is accepting submissions for an exhibition of teen art: “Melting Pot: An Exploration of Houston Identity.” Teens throughout the Houston area are invited to submit work that shows what makes Houston, Houston. Artists may explore their heritage, illustrate the contemporary, or delve into history, but should ultimately capture their personal identity in their work.
Deadline for submissions is February 2, 2024. Artists will be notified by email if their work has been selected, and the exhibition will run at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts during the month of March, 2024. Please see complete rules at pearlmfa.org/youth-art-council. There is no cost to submit artwork for consideration.
Spring Classes at the School of Art: Makes a Great Gift!
For the artists in your life, classes at the Pearl Fincher Museum’s School of Art make a great gift!
The Spring 2024 session will include classes for children and adults, featuring ceramics, acrylic, watercolor, fashion drawing, and mixed media. Classes begin January 15 and continue through March 1, with day and evening options. A second session will run March 18 through May 3.
For more information or to register, visit pearlmfa.org/schoolofart or call the museum at 281-376-6322.
Fall Exhibitions
Don’t miss the final weeks of the Pearl’s fall exhibitions, “Ode to East Texas: The Art of Lee Jamsion,” in the Main Gallery, and “José Cisneros: A Colorful World in Black and White,” in the Cole Gallery. Both exhibitions continue through January 6, 2024.
Lee Jamison’s colorful and engaging exhibition invites guests to wander along sun-dappled trails and feel the rhythm of life that beats within the heart of East Texas. It has brought much joy to guests of the Pearl this fall, as visitors connect with the artwork and reminisce about memories made in this region.
Don’t miss the final weeks of the Pearl’s fall exhibitions, which conclude on January 6, 2024. Pictured from left are Patricia Harless, chair of the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts Board of Directors; Courtney Gardner, director of the museum; and artist Lee Jamison, whose exhibition, “Ode to East Texas: The Art of Lee Jamison” is featured in the Main Gallery.The Cole Gallery features José Cisneros: A Colorful World in Black and White, on loan from the Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas. Through his intricate artwork focused on the rugged and iconic horsemen of Texas, you can almost hear the thundering hooves, feel the dust of the trail, and sense the untamed spirit of the land.
Both exhibitions continue through January 6, 2024. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. Please note that the museum will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. For more information visit pearlmfa.org.
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Donations and membership support are appreciated and help continue the Pearl’s mission of art, education, and community. To learn more about the Peal, visit their website at pearlmfa.org.
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