Collected Perspectives

Silver Street Studios invites tenant artists to participate in Collected Perspectives, a salon-style exhibition celebrating the diverse artistic voices that make Silver Street one of Houston’s most vibrant creative communities.

Bringing together work from across the studios, Collected Perspectives reflects the individuality, vision, and range of practices that coexist within the historic warehouse complex. Through a layered salon-style installation, the exhibition creates an environment of discovery where viewers can experience each artwork as a unique expression while also engaging with the larger creative ecosystem that defines Silver Street Studios.

Participating artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work in highly visible public corridors throughout the building, reaching collectors, curators, fellow artists, and visitors during regular studio hours and special events. The exhibition format encourages dialogue between artworks, revealing unexpected connections and highlighting the collective strength of the Silver Street community.

Whether you are presenting new work, sharing a recent series, or exhibiting alongside neighbors for the first time, Collected Perspectives offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and engaging portrait of the artists who call Silver Street Studios home.

Join us in creating a compelling exhibition that celebrates the many perspectives, experiences, and creative approaches that make our community unique.

Each artist is given a reserved space in the main corridor to decorate as they choose, while the secondary hallways have a curated presentation. 

Each participant in this exhibition is required to have at least one piece for the secondary hallways. 

Any artwork left uninstalled or space remaining empty at Exhibition Opening will be returned and space forfeited without refund.

Important Dates:  

July 12, 2026 | Submittable deadline   

July 19, 2026 | Late submission due through Submittable by 11:59 PM | No Submissions accepted after this date  

July 20, 2026 | Lottery drawing for main hallway spaces. 

July 22, 2026 | Participants deliver their secondary hallway submissions for check in to Studio 314.  

July 23, 2026 | Curation and placement of artwork in secondary hallways. Please do not remove work from the secondary hallways after it has been placed.  Once all work is curated, we will send a notification email to install. 

July 23 - July 25, 2026 | Installation - participants hang their own work in allocated spaces. All works must be installed on or before EOD July 25, 2026. 

July 27 - September 19, 2026 | On View    

September 20, 2026 | Uninstall all works 

Our exhibitions aim to showcase the work of our occupants along with local, regional, and national artists, organizations, and institutions. We welcome visual art in all media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, fibers, photography, sculpture, installation, performance, video, and new media.

Sawyer Yards has 7 dedicated gallery spaces across the campus, that are programmed out on a rotating basis. Each gallery hosts up to 7 exhibitions a year, each lasting between 6 and 8 weeks depending on the building schedule. 

Project Description:
 

• Sawyer Yards is accepting exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis. We invite artists and curators to propose exhibition ideas for our gallery spaces.
• The gallery spaces on average are approximately 2000 SQFT.
• Proposals are invited from individual artists, curators, teams, or groups. 
• The Sawyer Yards Exhibition Program's goal in selecting proposals includes presenting a cross-section of media, content, and diversity over the year while showcasing quality art. 
• Sawyer Yards Exhibitions reserve the right to refuse the exhibition of work that does not accurately reflect the original proposal. 
• Sawyer Yards is not responsible for damage or loss or artwork while on view. Artists are encouraged to insure their work while on view at Sawyer Yards.
• Publicity will be provided through the Sawyer Yards Exhibition Program and Marketing Director. 
• Open flames and animals are not allowed. Soundtracks and audio must have headphones or be able to be set on timers to be silenced during theater performances. 

 Evaluation Criteria:

• Artistic quality: Artists of the highest artistic caliber, as demonstrated by examples of past work.
• Responsiveness: Letter of intent, proposal images, and final work successfully portray the overall goals of the project, while also engaging and inspiring the community.
• Project management ability: Applicant(s) demonstrate that the Artist has the necessary capability to accomplish the project, and to create and deliver the work on schedule

 Application Requirements:

1. Resume/CV, no more than three pages.
2. Letter of Intent, to include contact information, and a description of how the Artist intends to meet the criteria listed above (1,500 words maximum). This statement should describe the work the artist plans to show and provide some context for it. 
3. Work Examples: Up to ten (10) samples of previous work or new works intended for the exhibition. Only JPEGs up to 5 MB in size will be accepted. For proposed site-specific works or installations, schematic drawings may be submitted. 
4. Image List for all Work Example: to include Artist name(s), title, date completed (as applicable), dimensions, and material/medium.

Timeline:

Once your proposal has been reviewed you will receive notification from Sawyer Yards. Upon selection, the gallery and timeline will be determined for the upcoming year. Applicants whose work does not fit the criteria will be notified in a timely manner. 

Please contact Alexander Squier with any questions: exhibitions@sawyeryards.com

SABINE STREET STUDIO TENANTS and INVITED ARTISTS ONLY

 On View: August 6 - October 10, 2026

Opening Reception: August 6th, 6pm to 8pm.

Transformative Teal

Sabine Street Studios | Summer Exhibition

In the luminous heart of summer, Sabine Street Studios presents "Transformative Teal", a bold and immersive exploration of change, fluidity, and renewal through the prism of a singular hue. Teal—a striking blend of blue's tranquility and green's vitality—serves as both inspiration and vessel for this diverse collection of works that speak to transformation in its myriad forms.

Curated to challenge and enchant, "Transformative Teal" brings together an eclectic group of artists whose practices span painting, sculpture, photography, performance and digital media. Each piece embodies the dynamic tension and harmony inherent in transformation: the push and pull between past and future, the personal and collective, the seen and unseen. 

This exhibition invites viewers to immerse themselves in moments of metamorphosis—whether subtle or striking—within both the artworks and within themselves. The varying shades of teal ripple across the gallery space, echoing waves of change that touch every aspect of existence. From intimate narratives of identity and healing to expansive meditations on nature and society, "Transformative Teal" reveals how transformation is at once an external phenomenon and an internal journey.

As daylight filters softly through Sabine Street Studios’ sky lights this summer, "Transformative Teal" encourages us to embrace the fluidity of life, celebrate diversity in expression, and recognize the power of art to illuminate paths of continuous becoming. Step inside, and let teal’s transformative energy wash over you—inviting reflection, renewal, and revelation.

SUBMISSION FEE:

To participate in Transformative Teal, there is a $25 submission fee for up to 5 artworks. Payments are make by cash or Zelle transfer. Once you submitted your work, Sabine Exhibitions Director Justin Grant will contact you about payment. This fee helps pay for opening reception and other production costs.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Submit works. July 1 - July 25

Drop off artworks in South Gallery: July 25 -July 29.

Hanging Artworks July 30-31

Second Saturday August 8.  September 12, October 10th

 Exhibition Guidelines: Works must: 

• be wired for hanging (wire MUST be firmly attached to the back of the piece)
• use D rings
• or wooden cleats
• NO sawtooth hangers or built-in cardboard clips. Painting stretchers will NOT be hung on nails on drywall walls.
• No Anchor Bolts
• All works on paper, including photographs, must be framed.
• All paintings must be dry (NO wet submissions in any media.)
• Painting stretchers must lay flat against the wall
• Unframed works will be considered, but artist must be available to install
• Artist must be available to hang their own heavy works (over 30 lbs) or provide special installation instructions and hardware. Most walls are drywall only.
• Works on canvas must be framed or have edges appropriate to the image or process
• Frames must be in good condition (no scratches or loose corners)
• Artworks must be clean and free of smudges and smears that are not in keeping with the stylistic intent of the artwork
• Please specify if an electrical outlet is needed before installation!
• Works sold may be removed IF replaced with an artwork similar in scale and no holes are added to the walls within 48 hours and the exhibitions coordinator is informed. A new tag with the correct information must be placed on the wall alongside new piece of work. 
• All sales are handled directly by the artist. Management will not handle sales in any way.
• Please provide scrap cardboard/plastic to set delivered work upon.
• Packing materials will not be returned – We do not have storage capabilities.
• Works must never have been shown in a past Sabine Street Studios Tenant exhibition.

Installation Guideline Additions / Exemptions: 

• Large or unframed paper works will be considered at the discretion of the exhibition
• Headphones or a timer must be installed with all sound works.

 Sawyer Yards is not responsible for damage or theft, however, we will follow professional standards when installing and handling artworks. In addition, we guarantee: 

• All works will be hung with weight specific hooks
• Artworks not meeting the guidelines will not be included in exhibits to avoid damage to other artists’ work
• If your artwork is difficult to hang/site, too delicate to handle, you will be contacted for assistance.
• Artists will be contacted to pick up their work if it does not meet the specific guidelines. If it is an easy fix, the Exhibition Coordinator might give you time to do the fix. It is best to look over the guidelines before dropping off work.

 We cannot guarantee: 

• that every work will receive its’ own lighting source since all fixtures are permanent
• specific locations for specific works
• multiple works by the same artist are hung together