When and where is Untitled Art Houston taking place?

The fair runs September 19–21, 2025, with a preview day on September 18 in Houston.

How many artists and galleries will participate?

More than 100 artists from 86 galleries and venues will participate in the 2025 fair.

How is the CAMH Commission Prize funded?

A limited-edition print by Vincent Valdez, 'It Was A Very Good Year (1986)', will be sold in an edition of 25 at $2,500 each to support the prize.

What public programs will be offered?

Six panel discussions on cultural and conservation topics, plus special exhibitions, community events, lectures, and recorded panels released on the fair's podcast platform.

How much do tickets cost?

Single-day tickets start at $35, with discounts for students, seniors, and military. Part of ticket sales will support restoration of the Rothko Chapel.

August 21, 2025

Untitled Art Houston to Debut in 2025

Houston, August 21, 2025

News Summary

Untitled Art will launch its first Houston edition, featuring over 100 artists and 86 galleries, along with panel discussions and a partnership with the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. The event will take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, with a preview on September 18. A new commission prize will also be awarded during the fair to highlight exemplary artistic work.

Houston

Untitled Art will present its inaugural Houston edition from September 19 to 21, 2025, with a preview day on September 18. The fair will feature more than 100 artists represented by 86 galleries and venues, a series of public programs including six panel discussions, and a partnership with the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) to establish the new CAMH Commission Prize, a significant commission to be awarded during the 2026 Houston fair.

Key details and immediate facts

The fair is organized by the Miami-based Untitled Art, which launched its first fair in 2012. The Houston edition will include commercial presentations and a Nest section for smaller galleries and nonprofits. The CAMH curatorial team will select the recipient of the CAMH Commission Prize from the artists exhibiting at the 2025 fair. To support the prize, a limited-edition print by Vincent Valdez titled It Was A Very Good Year (1986) will be sold in an edition of 25 prints at $2,500 each.

Participants and program highlights

The list of participating Texas galleries has been updated to include notable galleries from Dallas and Houston. From Dallas: Erin Cluley Gallery, Galleri Urbane, and Meliksetian | Briggs. From Houston: Barbara Davis Gallery, Inman Gallery, McClain Gallery, Moody Gallery, Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino, and Basket Books & Art.

The Nest section, which spotlights smaller galleries and nonprofit organizations, will include entries from Austin, Dallas, and Houston. From Austin: Martha’s. From Dallas: 12.26. From Houston: F, Laura (the gallery), Seven Sisters, and the University of Houston School of Art and Public Art.

Panels, recordings, and special events

Untitled Art Houston will host six panel discussions over the weekend on topics that address the city’s cultural intersections and wider art-world concerns. Session themes include:

Black Artists Shaping Houston’s Cultural Past, Present, and Future
Culture Capital of the South: Houston’s Creative Landscape Across Food, Music, Film, and Art
Cultural Bridges: The Houston-Latin America Exchange Through Contemporary Art (conducted in Spanish)
Artistic Legacies of the Asian Diaspora in Texas Across Generations
Safeguarding Art in the Anthropocene: Conservation in an Age of Environmental Risk
Alternative Art Spaces and Lo-Fi Networks

All panel discussions will be recorded and released on Untitled Art’s podcast platform for later access.

A range of on-site and off-site events will run alongside the fair, including a project opening by Yifan Jiang presented by the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University, a solo light sculpture exhibition by Anahita Bradberry at DiverseWorks, and a community activation event titled Social Sculpture Saturday hosted by Project Row Houses. Additional events include a lecture at the Glassell School of Art by potter and artist Roberto Lugo hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH), a preview of Sawyer Yards’ Sculpture Month Houston exhibition Re-Figurations, and a guided tour and conversation at the Houston Botanic Garden of Kristine Mays’ outdoor exhibition Rich Soil with Houston Ballet soloist Harper Watters.

Tickets, accessibility, and community support

Tickets are on sale with single-day admission starting at $35, and discounted options available for students, seniors, and military personnel. A portion of ticket sales will be allocated to support restoration work at the Rothko Chapel, which sustained damage from Hurricane Beryl.

Context and next steps

The CAMH Commission Prize, created through the partnership between Untitled Art and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, is intended as a significant new commission that will be awarded in 2026 and that will highlight work produced by an exhibiting artist from the 2025 fair. The selection process will be carried out by CAMH curators and will consider the full range of artists presenting across the fair’s participating galleries and venues.

Organizational background

Untitled Art has operated since its first fair in 2012 and is known for organizing invitational fairs that combine gallery presentations with public programming. The Houston edition expands the fair’s footprint into Texas and aims to integrate local institutions, galleries, and nonprofit spaces into a concentrated program of exhibitions, talks, and community events.

FAQ

When and where is Untitled Art Houston taking place?: The fair runs September 19–21, 2025, with a preview day on September 18 in Houston.
What is the CAMH Commission Prize?: The CAMH Commission Prize is a new commission established through a partnership between Untitled Art and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. The winning artist will be selected by CAMH curators from artists exhibiting at the 2025 fair and the commission will be awarded during the 2026 Houston fair.
How many artists and galleries will participate?: More than 100 artists from 86 galleries and venues will participate in the 2025 fair.
How is the CAMH Commission Prize funded?: A fundraising element includes the sale of a limited-edition print by Vincent Valdez, It Was A Very Good Year (1986), in an edition of 25 at $2,500 each, supporting the prize.
What public programs will be offered?: Six panel discussions across a range of cultural topics, plus special exhibitions, openings, community activations, lectures, and recorded panel releases on Untitled Art’s podcast platform.
How much do tickets cost?: Single-day tickets start at $35. Discounts are available for students, seniors, and military personnel. A portion of ticket sales will support restoration of the Rothko Chapel.

Key Features at a Glance
Feature	Details
Event dates	Preview: September 18, 2025; Fair: September 19–21, 2025
Location	Houston
Participants	100+ artists from 86 galleries and venues
CAMH Commission Prize	Prize awarded in 2026; winner selected from 2025 exhibitors by CAMH curators
Fundraising print	Vincent Valdez, It Was A Very Good Year (1986) — 25 prints at $2,500 each
Public programs	Six panels, recorded for release on the fair’s podcast
Ticket price	Single-day tickets start at $35; discounts available
Community support	Portion of ticket sales to Rothko Chapel restoration

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