Lawndale Art Center

Enjoy Contemporary Art

What makes it fun

Lawndale Art Center is a non-profit art gallery that has been championing contemporary and experimental art since 1979. With ever-changing exhibitions that spotlight local and regional artists, every visit may hold something new and inspiring. The bright, open spaces invite quiet contemplation or whispered sweet nothings as you admire the art. Lawndale occupies a former 1930s art deco building, blending history with modern creativity. With free admission and thought-provoking exhibits, it’s a masterpiece of a date spot.

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Lawndale Art Center

4.6

Based on 167 reviews

Carlos Ramirez

3 months ago

Another great art spot in Houston and it's free. This was the last weekend of The Big Show, a juried exhibition featuring local artists. Sooo cool. There are two floors and an elevator. It's been a while since we last visited this awesome space. It happens to seniors in the burbs. We'll have to add it to our rotation. Check out the gardens too. The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is a short stroll away. Recommend. Get out of the heat at these two places. Like the rest of Houston, conversations will be had with strangers - might be me though.

sarah lipscomb

6 months ago

An institution well worth a visit.

Kenneth Paulk

8 months ago

Working down the street from them

Ebony Stewart

10 months ago

Beautiful space. Very accommodating. Versatile in use.

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Antonio Helm

3 years ago

This unique venue host a variety of art events. Free parking many shows are pay as you wish. The art is world class and as with most art event dress varies from evening wear to cut-offs . Unlike most art or concerts they start on time. There is plentiful parking easy to find on Main. The ambience is brilliant interesting people friendly staff a court yard to have a beverage after all this with great art and music

Adam N-A

3 years ago

Small museum, it feels like you get to know the artists, a nice space and good displays of artwork. Free to go and you can read or relax on seats. Nobody else was there on the Friday I went.

Review Queen

5 years ago

This place definitely was worth going to for my daughter and I. She loves art and is actually very good herself. So as a mom I'm supporting her in her journey until she really take her skills to new heights. We were able to bond and share our artistic ideas and we had great conversation when discussing each piece. It was free to visit making it a very good idea to take your family. I do recommend this place very much if you're into art.

Nancy Torres

9 years ago

It's a very interesting place, the kind that you may find inspiration and I love its art pieces from the past

Ryan Sprayberry

9 years ago

Small gallery but they do really cool work. Recently they held a display on comic artists from the 1970s after the exhibit travelled to Germany. During my last visit only one floor had works on display as the second floor was under construction. Regardless, cool center presenting unique collections.