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21- Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Inc. 2631 Colquitt. 713.522.0718 www.hooksepstein.com One of Houston's longest running art galleries, represents established, mid-career, and emerging artists. The gallery specializes in late 19th and 20th century representational American, European, and Latin works of art. Along with a particular emphasis on sculpture and works on paper, the gallery is also Houston's premier resource for works in the secondary market. Throughout its 34-year existence, the gallery has mounted many exhibitions that received national and international acclaim. in their studios. Nolan-Rankin Galleries features only original works from over thirty of the finest European and American painters and sculptors. 22- Inman Gallery 3901 Main St. 713.526.7800 www.inmangallery.com Founded by Kerry Inman in 1990 as a project space dedicated to showcasing the work of younger artists who were under-recognized by the contemporary gallery scene in Houston of the late '80s. Since that time, Inman Gallery has steadily grown into a nationally recognized venue that encourages innovative, thoughtful visual presentations and nurtures talent. Emphasizing visual exploration and conceptual thinking over purely formal solutions have been cornerstones of the gallery programming since its inception. 23- Jack Meier Gallery 2310 Bissonnet. 713.526.2983 www.jackmiergallery.com Has been representing American contemporary painters and sculptors for 30 years. Jack Meier Gallery is a full service gallery representing artists with a focus on figurative and non-objective or abstract works from well-established and emerging artists. The gallery also offers custom framing to museum standards. The Gallery is located in the museum district, one mile from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston; and a few blocks from Rice University. 24- Laura Rathe Fine Art 2707 Colquitt St. 713.527.7700 www.laurarathe.com 1700 Post Oak Blvd.1 BLVD Place 25- McClain Gallery 2242 Richmond Ave. 713.5520.9988 www.mcclaingallery.com Maintains an internationalist point of view, exhibiting the works of New York, European, Asian, and Texas artists in a full range of media, including painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, and conceptual installations. In addition to promoting works of artists, the gallery actively advises and helps private individuals, corporations, and institutions in acquiring a specific work or organizing a comprehensive program of collecting. On an annual basis, the gallery organizes survey exhibitions of significant current themes in contemporary art, in many cases providing the community its first view of cutting edge work from New York and abroad. 26- McMurtrey Gallery 3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238 www.mcmurtreygallery.com Established in 1983, primarily represents contemporary regional artists in their early and mid-careers. The gallery's emphasis is on painting from many artists, some of whom are included in museum collections and are recognized and exhibited nationally. The gallery also represents a select group of internationally known photographers. 29- Nicole Longnecker Gallery 2625 Colquitt St. 713.591.4997 www.longneckergallery.com Showcases the work of modern artists in a beautiful, contemporary space. The gallery features a range of contemporary artistic ideas in various media by both established and emerging artists. Works shown are primarily abstract expressions in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Nicole Longnecker Gallery also aims to promote visual art in the community by supporting local educational efforts and various non-profit organizations, engaging new collectors and educating the community about art. 30- Nolan-Rankin Galleries 3637 W Alabama St 713.528.0664 www.nolan-rankingalleries.com Has presented some of the best of the contemporary School of Paris for more than three decades. The gallery has developed long and personal relationships working with each artist directly in their studios. Nolan-Rankin Galleries features only original works from over thirty of the finest European and American painters and sculptors. 31- Octavia Art gallery 3637 W Alabama St, 713.877.1810 www.octaviaartgallery.com 32- Samara Art Gallery 3911 Main St, 713.999.1009 www.samaragallery.com 33- Sicardi Gallery 1506 West Alabama St. 713.529.1313 www.sicardigallery.com Focuses on the relationship between the U.S. and Latin America through art, a medium the gallery believes to be a universal language. The gallery primarily hosts exhibitions of modern and