Art + Climate CONVERSATIONS: Emily Johnson
July 29, 2026, 6:30 PM
MATCHBOX 2
The DiverseWorks Art + Climate Partners present Emily Johnson as the inaugural speaker for Art + Climate CONVERSATIONS. Join Houstonians, climate advocates, dance and art enthusiasts, and artists alike on the evening of July 29th for a talk by Johnson, a Yup’ik multi-disciplinary artist, choreographer, land and water protector, and organizer for justice, sovereignty, and well-being.
Jesus Benavente: NUESTROWORLD
August 13 – September 13, 2026
5601 B Navigation Blvd
NUESTROWORLD is a satirical solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Jesus Benavente, conceived of as a visual album and immersive “amusement park.” This project features interconnected works unfolding across the gallery and city, collectively highlighting Houston’s cyclical history of ambition, folly, and heartbreak.
Overflow Radio: Šakotayišol Nunuš Constellation
October 3-24, 2026
MATCH Gallery
In conjunction with the world premiere of Overflow Radio in Mni Sóta Makoce (Minneapolis), DiverseWorks hosts an Overflow Radio: Šakotayišol Nunuš Constellation here in Houston. Over 24 non-consecutive hours, we will gather in-person to listen to twelve First Nations and Indigenous authors, poets, and scholars live-broadcasting from their home territories and First Nations.
Architects of Myths: Farima Fooladi and Ruhee Maknojia
January 29 – February 27, 2027
MATCH Gallery
Architects of Myths is a two-person exhibition featuring the works of Farima Fooladi and Ruhee Maknojia that explores how their painting practices can build new perspectives that shape society, offering alternative interpretations to contemporary issues by looking at historical events and ancient folklore.
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DiverseWorks has been, and still is, one of those special organizations on the face of the Earth…. I have grown here as an artist and became a stronger art community member, and by default a better citizen of Houston, and therefore the world.
Jack A Massing — Artist, Houston
Jack A Massing — Artist, Houston
