PRE-FAIR BRUNCH: Thursday, October 1 | 11 AM–1 PM: Cat Spring Collection presents Refresher: New Acquisitions at its 4411 Montrose location (4411 Montrose Blvd, 77006).

EXHIBIT ON VIEW SEPTEMBER 29–NOVEMBER 28, 2026

Organized by collectors Ben and Bob Ackerley and curated by Hesse McGraw, the exhibition features recent acquisitions of works by 16 artists shaping contemporary art in Texas. Together, the works offer an energetic callback to Fresh Paint: The Houston School, the landmark 1985 MFAH exhibition that helped announce the city as a major art center.

FEATURED ARTISTS: Zaam Arif • Will Boone • Farima Fooladi • Gao Hang • Peter Healy • Jammie Holmes • Alexander Kamelhair • Bradley Kerl • Matt Kleberg • Lauren Klotzman • Jade Mellor • Matt Messinger • Kate Sterchi • Benji Stiles • Doug Welsh • Zade Williamson