Photo Credit: “In a Dish,” Sam Lao, Mixed Media, 2025Events
Summer fun continues at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
Don’t miss the final weeks of summer at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts! The Pearl’s summer exhibitions continue through August 30 with two family-friendly experiences as well as a large Maker Space.
A special LEGO® brick-building pop-up event will take place on August 2 with members of the Houston Brick Club, as well as a Family Day celebration on August 23 to wrap up the Pearl’s summer exhibition.
In the Main Gallery this summer, the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is thrilled to present “Art Unleashed: Creativity You Can FEEL!” This family-friendly, touchable art exhibition for all abilities has been curated by staff of the Pearl and includes pieces created especially for this exhibition, as well as art on loan from artists across the nation.
The exhibition includes iconic masterpieces as bronze reliefs, created by Dallas-based artist Tomas Bustos; the “Holdables” collection of soft sculptures by Stephanie Metz of California; “In a Dish,” by Sam Lao of Dallas; fun textured paintings by Baltimore artist Rosy Sunshine Galvan; and bronze sculptures from Found Fine Art in Bastrop, Texas.
The summer exhibition also includes a large Maker Space, where guests of all ages and abilities can create their own art from sensory materials like buttons, pipe cleaners, pom-poms and more. A LEGO station, light boxes, giant Connect Four and other activities add to the family fun. The Maker Space is generously sponsored by AAUW North Harris County Branch.
“Art Unleashed” runs through August 30, 2025. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. Donations and membership support are appreciated and help continue the Pearl’s mission of art, education, and community.
Cole Gallery: The Realm of Smaller Things
In the Cole Gallery this summer, the Pearl is delighted to feature “The Realm of Smaller Things: A Storybook Adventure by Kent Knowles.” Based on his book by the same name, figurative artist and author Kent Knowles has transformed the gallery into a magical space where visitors can imagine themselves in a BIG forest with a TINY friend.
“The Realm of Smaller Things” continues through August 30, 2025. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free.
Family Day: End of Summer Celebration
The Pearl will wrap up its summer exhibition with a Family Day celebration on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This free event includes art activities, balloon animals, a performance at 11 a.m. by Mad About Hoops, and more! Bring the whole family for a day of creative fun.
Admission is free but registration is requested at pearlmfa.org.
LEGO® Brick Building Pop-Up Event
The Houston Brick Club returns to the Pearl on Saturday, August 2 for a brick building pop-up event!
View their amazing pieces of art created from LEGO® bricks, then join in the fun and build your own creation! The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 2 at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts.
Admission is free but registration is requested at pearlmfa.org.
Fall Classes at the School of Art
Registration will open August 1 for the fall session of classes at the Pearl Fincher Museum’s School of Art.
A variety of classes are available for children ages 6 to 15, including watercolor, illustration, digital art, and mixed media. Adults can get in on the fun as well, with classes and one-time workshops.
Classes begin in September with day and evening options. For details and to register, visit pearlmfa.org/school-of-art or call the museum at (281) 376-6322.
Source: The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
