The Linda and William Reaves Collection of Texas Art Symposium
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
University of Houston–Victoria
2:00PM – 6:30PM
Join us for an artful afternoon as we celebrate the Linda and William Reaves Collection of Texas Art at the University of Houston-Victoria—an homage to the vibrant heritage of twentieth-century Texas art, generously dedicated in honor of the university’s five-decade legacy. Immerse yourself in a curator-led journey through the collection and engage in conversation with collection artists and luminaries in the field.
Drop in for one session, or join us for both. Your presence would be an honor at this convergence of artistry and expertise.
Schedule of Events:
Session I: Curators in Conversation and Collection Tour
2:00PM – 4:00PM | UHV North – 3007 N. Ben Wilson St.
Featured Guest Speakers:
- Sarah Foltz, Gallery Owner and Appraiser, Foltz Fine Art Gallery
- Sarah Beth Wilson, Senior Exhibitions Manager, The Menil Collection
Session II: Artists in Conversation and Reception
4:30PM – 6:30PM | UHV Northwest – 1604 E. Airline Rd.
Featured Guest Speakers:
- Noe Perez, Collection Artist
- Lee Jamison, Collection Artist
- Steve Russell, Collection Artist
- Moderated by Bill Reaves
About the Linda and William Reaves Collection of Texas Art:
The Linda and William Reaves Collection of Texas Art at the University of Houston-Victoria (UHV) is a collection of art in public spaces assembled in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the university’s presence in the region. The artworks comprising the collection are emblematic of the qualities and attributes of the university’s location in Victoria, Texas at the center of an area stretching across the coastal plains and prairieland southwest of Houston and north of Corpus Christi. Though distinct in their narratives, perspectives, aims, and conceptual underpinnings, artists in the collection—Xavier González, Jonathan Paul Jackson, Leila McConnell, Kermit Oliver, and Dick Wray among them—radiate the spirit of the region, its people, places, ideas, networks, and environments. When viewed in totality, The Linda and William Reaves Collection of Texas Art at the University of Houston-Victoria is a constellation of expressions and narratives that come together to present one grand and rewarding glimpse into the area’s unique artistic tradition and local culture.