September Newsletter
WELCOMING FALL AND FRESH FACES
As September arrives and the season begins to shift, we’re energized by the fresh opportunities this time of year brings. While many are cozying up with pumpkin spice and cooler weather, American Art Resources is keeping the momentum strong and are especially excited to welcome new key team members to our team. Their talent and perspective will add even more strength to our work, and we can’t wait to see what this new season brings.
COMPANY NEWS
AAR PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
We recently had the pleasure of creating a special custom frame for Houston Methodist, featuring a baseball bat signed by Houston Astros star José Altuve. Our team designed the piece with a sleek, modern look that gives the illusion of the bat floating within the frame, making it a true showpiece. Unique projects like this allow us to push the boundaries of traditional framing, showcasing our creativity and expertise in highlighting objects beyond prints and canvases.
HOUSTON ART SCENE
HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
HANDS ON HOUSTON: GLAZED CERAMIC TILES
The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft invites the community to this month’s Hands-on Houston event, inspired by artist Roberto Lugo’s ceramics. Participants will design and glaze their own ceramic tiles, drawing on Lugo’s unique blend of tradition and contemporary storytelling. The free, family-friendly activity takes about 25 minutes, with all materials provided, and completed tiles will be available for pickup after September 13, 2025.
SEPT 6TH, 11 AM - 3 PM
GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER
UNTITLED ART FAIR: HOUSTON
Founded in 2012, Untitled Art is a leading contemporary art fair, traditionally held on the sands of Miami Beach, that supports the wider art ecosystem through collaboration and discovery. In 2025, Untitled Art comes to Houston for the first time, hosting a boutique invitational fair from September 19–21 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, with a VIP and Press Preview on September 18.
SEPT 19TH - 21ST
THE MENIL COLLECTION
ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG: FABRIC WORKS OF THE 1970s
The Menil Collection celebrates Robert Rauschenberg’s 100th birthday with “Fabric Works of the 1970s,” an exhibition highlighting his innovative use of textiles as a sculptural medium. The show features three key series—Venetians, Jammers, and Hoarfrosts—and examines how his work with fabric connects to his broader interest in performance, theater, and the body.
SEPT 19TH - MARCH 1ST
BEYOND THE FRAME
MFAH Glassell School Announces 2025 Core Program Fellows for Two-Year Residency
The Glassell School of Art at the MFAH has named the 2025 Core Residency fellows, welcoming artists June Canedo de Souza, MJ Daines, Jewan Goo, and critic Jana La Brasca. Beginning September 8, the fellows will embark on a newly restructured two-year residency, each receiving an annual $50,000 stipend plus health support. The program offers studio space, access to Glassell facilities, and engagement with MFAH’s collections, curators, and visiting artists. In addition, the Core Program introduced a new Alumni Fellowship, providing short-term studio residencies, with Kenneth Tam, Nick Barbee, and Andrés Janacua selected as the first fellows for 2025–26.
6 ART PODCASTS FOR YOUR DAILY COMMUTE
Discover below the AAR team’s favorite arts and culture podcasts. From interviews and art world happenings to art history and pop culture icons, there is something for everyone!
Artnet’s The Art Angle: A weekly breakdown of the art industry’s biggest new stories, from the Artnet News team.
Artist Decoded by Yoshino: Artist-to-artist interviews that uncover the human stories behind art and the art world.
Hyperallergic Podcast: Art critic and editor-in-chief of arts magazine Hyperallergic brings long-form journalism to the podcasting world.
The Great Women Artists: Learn women’s art history through interviews with artists, curators, writers, and art lovers.
Talk Art: 25 seasons of hour-long episodes capturing candid conversations with artists, curators, and creatives.
Are We On Air?: Weekly interview series exploring the lives of global cultural figures in music, film, art, and fashion.