July Newsletter
SHINING BRIGHT AT AAR
With the summer season in full swing, we’re keeping up the momentum and energy. This month at American Art Resources, we’re celebrating the selection of our CEO and President Fernanda Ogazon as a 2025 Top 30 Influential Woman of Houston honoree and continuing to shine at key industry events. In this edition, you’ll find a curated mix of Houston art happenings, design industry highlights, and what’s new behind the scenes at AAR.
COMPANY NEWS
We are thrilled to share that our CEO and President Fernanda Ogazon has been selected as a 2025 Top 30 Influential Women of Houston honoree. This award celebrates the accomplishments and professional journeys of women in Houston across all industries and sectors. Honorees are lauded for their commitment to professional excellence and courageous leadership. The award culminates with special recognition at the annual gala that will take place this August. Please join us in congratulating Fernanda!
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
In a recent installation at JPS Health Psychiatric Emergency Center, ‘Wall Pen’ machines were used to print art directly onto the surface of the facility’s walls. The technology allows for flush, frame-free application of art without protruding edges, ideal for tamper-proof and ligature-resistant settings. The UV-curable ink dries instantly and prints vividly sharp, durable images that withstand both cleaning and daily wear and tear. The machine moves smoothly and safely, printing odorlessly with VOC-free ink ideal for sensitive healthcare environments. The scalable process is well-suited to large-scale murals and finely detailed graphics, fully customizable to space and vision.
HOUSTON ART SCENE
HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
SONYA CLARK: WE ARE EACH OTHER
A major, must-see exhibition of Sonya Clark’s large-scale, community-centered and participatory projects. Clark works with everyday fiber materials to examine issues of socio-cultural issues and facilitate new collective encounters.
ON VIEW THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2025
VIBE ARTISAN MARKETS
SUMMER VIBE MARKET
Kick off the weekend at this free indoor market featuring work by 70+ artisans, makers, and creatives. Enjoy an espresso bar, live music, a sky lawn, art activations, free goodies, and more. Located at POST HTX, this event is sure to have something for everyone!
JULY 19 - 20 | 11 am - 5pm
CREOS
WECI | KONINUT
This public art installation encourages visitors to pause, sit, dream, and reconnect with nature. Composed of six dreamcatchers, the multisensory installation integrates sound, light, and motion, exploring six seasons of Indigenous storytelling at the Avenida plaza.
ON VIEW THROUGH JULY 31st
BEYOND THE FRAME
MFAH ACQUIRES MAJOR COLLECTION OF INDIAN TEXTILES, NOW ON VIEW
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s recent acquisition of 187 Indian textiles from Ithaca, New York-based collectors Banoo and Jeevak Parpia is considered one of the most significant of its kind globally, as told in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s press release. 67 of the 187 pieces are on display through September 14, 2025 in the new exhibition, “From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection.” The exhibition features textiles from the 17th century through the early 20th century, showcasing the history of the global maritime trade networks that circulated these precious goods. Offering the public a rare glimpse into 300+ years of Indian textile artistry, this is an exhibition you won’t want to miss!