This page contains information about the gallery exhibits at LSC-University Park, located in the Visual & Performing Arts Building and outside the Arts & Humanities division suite on the first floor of building 12. (How to Find Us)
Check out more upcoming Visual & Performing Arts events on our Events Calendar!
Content Disclaimer for Galleries: The views and opinions expressed in the artwork on this campus are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Lone Star College-University Parks students and employees.
VPA Art Gallery at Lone Star College-University Park
930 University Park Campus Dr., Houston, TX 77070
The VPA Art Gallery at Lone Star College-University Park aims to provide exhibitions that support and enrich college curriculum and programs. The Art Gallery provides exhibition opportunities for professional artists, art faculty, and our fine arts students.
Although we are not a commercial gallery, artwork displayed may be offered for sale. Artists are responsible for managing their own sales.
The VPA Art Gallery at LSC-UP will consider proposals by local, regional, and national (emerging and established) artists/curators in all media that include the following:
Articulation of a clear central idea
Strong artistic quality
Artworks and projects that address issues relevant to our student body and the local community
Availability of curator/artist to provide an artist talk
Strong artistic quality
Artworks and projects that address issues relevant to our student body and the local community
Availability of curator/artist to provide an artist talk
About the Gallery
The gallery uses a STAS hanging system. All two-dimensional work will be hung using the rail and wires. Some exceptions can be made for nontraditional work.
Proposal Guidelines
Images of 10-15 works (jpg, png or pdf; 2MB max each)
Site-specific installation proposals are also accepted. Please provide images and drawings.
A list of all submissions; include title, year, size, medium, video link (if applicable) and file name for each work.
If submitting a video, please provide a film still, and add a video link (YouTube or Vimeo) in your submission list.
Proposal (Up to 500 words). Please include a title and a description of the proposed exhibition. Include any special requirements.
Artist Bio/ CV (Up to 500 words).
Site-specific installation proposals are also accepted. Please provide images and drawings.
A list of all submissions; include title, year, size, medium, video link (if applicable) and file name for each work.
If submitting a video, please provide a film still, and add a video link (YouTube or Vimeo) in your submission list.
Proposal (Up to 500 words). Please include a title and a description of the proposed exhibition. Include any special requirements.
Artist Bio/ CV (Up to 500 words).
Email all submission materials to Kari.Breitigam@lonestar.edu
Honorarium
An honorarium will be provided to exhibiting artists in the VPA Art Gallery.The amount may vary based on the artists location (local, regional, or national) and our yearly budget. As a condition of the honorarium, artists are expected to provide a public artist talk.
Visual & Performing Arts Gallery
The new gallery space in the Visual & Performing Arts building features several exhibitions each year, including the annual juried art show and rotating exhibits featuring the work of professional guest artists from around the world. The Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) building is located at 930 University Park Campus Dr., Houston, TX 77070. (Directions & Map)
Now at the Visual & Performing Arts Gallery...
Solar Traces: A Cyanotype Print Exhibit
On view Friday, May 16 Thursday, September 4 | VPA Art Gallery
Closing Reception and Make your Own Cyanotype: Wednesday, September 3 | 12:30 - 2:30
B12.1 Art Gallery
With several exhibitions each semester, the art gallery on the first floor of building 12 provides a relaxed setting to take in artwork created by LSC-UP students, faculty, and staff. Our campus is located at 20515 State Hwy 249, Houston, TX 77070. (Directions & Map)
Now at the B12.1 art Gallery...
SCRATCH: A Print Show
On view Friday, May 16 Thursday, September 4 | B12.1 Art Gallery
Printmaking Demo and Closing Reception: Thursday, September 4 | 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Art Galleries Archive
Coming soon!
People, Place, and Patterns Art Gallery
Summer 2023 Art Exhibition on view through September 7, 2023 | B12.1 Art Gallery
Hours of Operation
Visual & Performing
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B12.1 Art Gallery |
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Monday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
Monday: 7:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday: 7:00am - 10:00pm Wednesday: 7:00am - 10:00pm Thursday: 7:00am - 10:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm Sunday: Closed |
Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
Location
The LSC-University Park art galleries are located in the Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) building and on the first floor of building 12. Parking is available in front of the VPA building for the Visual & Performing Arts or in parking garages 10 and 11 for the B12.1 Art Gallery.
