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Holiday Shopping, Concert, and Exhibitions at Pearl Museum of Fine Arts
Don’t miss the final weeks of the Pearl Fincher Museum’s fall exhibitions, along with holiday shopping at the Museum Store, a Winter Family Day, Jazz Concert, Winter Break Art Camp, and more!
Fall Exhibitions | Through January 10
This fall, the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is honored to present, “A Curated Life: Selections from the Collection of Andy Moran” in the Main Gallery, along with “The Maker’s Muse: Contemporary Photography from the Artists of the American Society of Photographers,” in the Cole Gallery.
Andy Moran and his late wife, Mary Lou Chester began collecting art in 1971 and developed a remarkable collection of work primarily by African-American artists—many of whom were students of Dr. John Biggers and Carroll Harris Simms at TSU. This exhibition features 47 works of art from Andy Moran’s private collection, including work by Dr. John Biggers, Kermit Oliver, Edsel Cramer, Julian Kyle, Linda Hinojos, and Earlie Hudnall, Jr.
In the Cole Gallery, the Pearl is delighted to host a traveling exhibit featuring 60 images by members of the American Society of Photographers from across the country. From landscapes to portraits and everything in between, visitors will find beauty and inspiration in every image.
Both exhibitions continue through January 10, 2026. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free.
Winter Family Day | December 13
The Pearl will host a fun-filled Winter Family Day on Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum.
This family-friendly event will feature festive crafts, story time with the Barbara Bush Library, entertainment, treats, and more!
Admission is free but registration is requested at pearlmfa.org.
Caption: “Saturday Jazz with Andy Moran” will take place in the Main Gallery of the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday, December 13, at 3 p.m., featuring Tex Allen and the Sunshine Friends. Admission is free.
Saturday Jazz with Andy Moran | December 13
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is delighted to host “Saturday Jazz with Andy Moran,” featuring Tex Allen and the Sunshine Friends. The concert will take place Saturday, December 13 at 3 p.m. and admission is free.
This talented ensemble brings together trumpet, piano, flute, cello and violins for an unforgettable jazz performance filled with rich sound and energetic rhythm. Featured musicians include Tex Allen, Doug Harris, Cymphoni Pringle, Greg Lewis, Marcia Sterling, and Dan Strba.
As part of the Wanda M. Pauling “Pearlformance” Concert Series for our Community, “Saturday Jazz” will take place in the Main Gallery of the Pearl. Guests will be surrounded by art from the current exhibition, “A Curated Life: Selections from the Collection of Andy Moran.”
For more information please 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 all other customers can take 10% off. To learn more about the benefits of membership, visit pearlmfa.org/membership.
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.
Winter Break Art Camp: December 30-31
Come to the Pearl’s art studio for some holiday magic at the Winter Break Mini Art Camp hosted by the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts!
This two-day camp will feature winter-themed art activities for ages 5 to 12. Children can create winter themed sculptures, watercolor, mixed media, and improve their artistic skills. Ages 5 to 7 will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and ages 8 to 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information and to register, visit pearlmfa.org.
Creating Together: In Partnership with the Houston Alzheimer’s Association
Creating Together is a collaboration between the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts and the Houston Alzheimer’s Association.
Designed especially for people with early stages of dementia and their caregivers, this free program includes a flexible 30-minute tour of the Pearl’s current exhibitions, followed by a craft inspired by the exhibit. Creating Together takes place while the museum is closed to the public, offering a quiet and welcoming space for reflection and creativity.
The next program date will be Monday, December 15, from 11 a.m. to noon. To register, please contact Adrianne McGee at the Houston Alzheimer’s Association, ammcgee@alz.org or Samantha Aguilar at the Pearl Fincher Museum, samantha@pearlmfa.org.
Year-End Giving
As 2025 draws to a close, please remember the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts in your year-end giving. Your donations help provide world-class art to our entire community, with free exhibitions, Family Days, and a wide array of classes, camps, concerts, lectures and preschool programs.
Gifts to the Pearl are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. For more information or to make a donation, visit pearlmfa.org or call the museum at (281) 376-6322.
About the Pearl
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts exists to provide direct, first-hand access to original works of art, and to offer outstanding educational and public programming. As the only Fine Arts museum in Harris County outside the city center of Houston, the Pearl operates completely through the generous donations of individuals, businesses and foundations from the greater Houston community, and is free to all.
Located at 6815 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, 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.
For more information, please visit www.pearlmfa.org or call (281) 376-6322.
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