Based in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood, the organization makes art that can seem luxurious meet real, lived necessities.

Why the silly mistake? Because of the national flag flying in front of it. I thought it was the official building I was looking for, not a commercial joint. It seemed the Stars and Stripes were ...

His retrospective show, “8,000 pencils, 45 years, 6 careers” is now on view through April 27, at Vashon Center for the Arts.