On November 28, Art Cars return to the Museum with a selection of cars from the permanent collection. This exhibit examines the creative processes, materials and themes that change a car into an “Art Car.” Some cars are completely rebuilt anew, like Amber Eagle’s Rosebud, a vehicle that questions the concept of the alien, and a metaphysical view on travel in inner and outer … [Read more...] about Paradigm Shift: Art Car Showcase extended through February 7th, 2021
Previous Exhibitions
Travis and Jesse: The Road So Far
Shotgun House, side viewJunkyard Dog, 1980. Jesse Lott. Extended through October 18: Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art presents a new exhibition by Houston artist Jesse Lott and Louisiana artist Travis Whitfield called The Road So Far. The exhibit will feature an installation by Whitfield that includes a full-size “Shotgun House” containing artifacts and photographs … [Read more...] about Travis and Jesse: The Road So Far
Lowrider Excellence: The Leal Brothers
On Saturday, September 7th, from 5-8PM, Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art will host the opening of a new exhibition by Corpus Christi Lowrider artists, the Leal Brothers. Lowrider Excellence: The Leal Brothers will feature national award-winning cars that have been painted, sculpted and fully remade. "Baby Boy" by the Leal Brothers. Photo by Irvin Tepper. The … [Read more...] about Lowrider Excellence: The Leal Brothers
Good & Lost: August 16 & 17
For two nights, August 16 & 17, 2019, Five Points Museum will be transformed into a live theater venue, with Good & Lost, a series of short and new works written and directed by Walter Womack, Randy Wachtel, Randy Pollard, Amanda Heinold, and Nina Di Leo. Seating is general admission & free, but reservations are recommended. To reserve your spot, go … [Read more...] about Good & Lost: August 16 & 17
Mark Bradford: Salvaged Species
From April 6 through July 28, Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art will be exhibiting the sculpture of Mark Bradford. Known by his nickname, “Scrapdaddy”, Bradford’s work has been exhibited in museums around the world, He has worked in Texas for over three decades drawing upon the scrapped and discarded remains of commerce and industry and transforming them into creatures, … [Read more...] about Mark Bradford: Salvaged Species