Project Row Houses Will Open Biennial Exhibition
The Southern Survey Biennial III features work from seven artists across thirteen states in Houston.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Fine Art
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Project Row Houses will open the Southern Survey Biennial III exhibition in Houston on Oct. 3, 2026. The show features new installations from six artists and one collective selected from more than 200 submissions.
Why it matters
The exhibition aims to connect emerging Southern artists with critical resources and a broader national audience. It utilizes historic properties in the Third Ward to showcase contemporary works.
The biennial selection process yielded six individual artists and one collective from 200 total entries. One participant will be awarded the $25,000 Tony Chase & Dina Alsowayal Prize.
The players
Project Row Houses
Founded in 1993, this organization manages roughly 40 properties in Houston to promote art and community development.
Jessica Hong
She is the guest curator for the exhibition and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
The details
Guest curator Jessica Hong leads the exhibition, which transforms historic Third Ward row houses dating to the late 1930s into immersive art installations. Selected artists have incorporated found materials such as dirt and baseball caps into their work to highlight Southern narratives.
Timeline
The historic row houses were originally constructed in the late 1930s.
Project Row Houses was founded in 1993.
The exhibition opens to the public on Oct. 3, 2026.
The installation will conclude on Feb. 14, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The event reflects a trend in contemporary art toward using site-specific installations to ground regional artists in historical contexts. By operating within the 40-property footprint of Project Row Houses, the exhibition reinforces the importance of place-based art institutions.
Visitors can access the installations located within the historic row house block throughout the duration of the show. Attendance information and booking details are available through the organizers.
The takeaway
The biennial highlights how organizations can repurpose historic residential blocks to serve as vibrant hubs for contemporary artistic expression. Readers interested in regional art trends can observe how these installations connect personal narratives with physical architecture.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural events on the Fine Art page.
More information
To plan your visit or see the full exhibition schedule, visit the Project Row Houses RSVP portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by DefenderNetwork.
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