"Modern Mirrors" is a Juried art show to be held at Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands, Texas, just North of Houston between September 3rd - 27th. The Deadline to apply is Friday, August 1st by 11:59 PM.

Portraits can be literal, interpretive, symbolic and/or realistic representations. "Modern Mirrors" aims to exhibit works that explore a shift in portraiture away from solely representing a person's likeness. 

Example prompts could include, but are not limited to:

Exploring their inner world

Exploring their identity

Exploring the complexities of human experience

Abstract and non-representational

Embracing complexities

Diverse media

Self portraits

The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, September 6th from 5-8 p.m. with a presentation by the Juror at 7 p.m.

GUEST JUROR - GABRIELA MONTERROSO

Guatemalan born and raised, Monterroso is a multidisciplinary figurative artist, living and working in Houston. Her work predominantly features the female figure and horses as central themes. She is an alumna of the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, where she completed her Certificate in Painting and is currently a candidate in Ceramics (2026). Monterroso is the founder of Monterroso Gallery, which focuses on contemporary Latin American art, with a special emphasis on artists from Guatemala. Her work has been widely exhibited in Houston, including at the Holocaust Museum, Lawndale Art Center, and the Kinder Morgan Building.

For more information or to apply, visit: https://form.jotform.com/251627159710154

Art in The Woods, an outdoor fine arts market, is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month between September-December (2nd Saturday) & March-May, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. just outside of our doors!! 

The Grogan's Park community includes a number of wonderful family owned businesses, including a book store, clothing boutique, coffee house and fine dining restaurant. Grogan's Park is situated on the edge of The Woodlands, Texas, with easy access from I-45.

Artists will be juried into each market, space is filled on a first come, first serve basis and the fee for a 10x10 space is $60.

We accept artist applications on a rolling basis. Should you be accepted into the market, an invoice will be set to secure your space.

To apply: https://form.jotform.com/231815405497157

Are you interested in joining Artist Gallery?

Ardest Gallery is a fine arts gallery representing top, Texas 2D and 3D artists in The Woodlands, Texas.

We accept artist applications on an ongoing basis, and rotate artists on a quarterly basis. For consideration, please fill out our Jotform and a gallery representative will be in contact with you.

For artist submission requirements, visit: 

https://form.jotform.com/221644752882159