Houston natives Abigail Haley and Ally Ondarza will celebrate the grand opening of Avant-Art Gallery on Sept. 23 on Houston's Gallery Row, 2625 Colquitt St., Houston, in the former location of Christopher Martin Gallery.
The new gallery—a soft opening for which took place over the summer—will showcase emerging and mid-career contemporary artists that work in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media, according to a September news release. Owners will also offer services such as art consulting, collection management and installation.
The gallery is named after the avant-garde art movement, Haley said in a statement, which is known for experimental works and aesthetic innovation.
“It encapsulates our gallery’s spirit of nurturing innovative and often boundary-pushing works by contemporary artists," Haley said. "To us, Avant-Art Gallery is more than a retail space for artwork; it is a conduit for unique perspectives and a place where the community can forge impactful connections with art.”
