The Fatherhood Effect: Preview Reception

Join us for an exclusive preview of our newest exhibition, The Fatherhood Effect, a Healing Arts exhibition exploring fatherhood through the perspectives of 13 Houston-area artists. Guests will explore the exhibition, hear remarks from the jurors as they present artist awards, and meet the participating artists. The exhibition examines fatherhood through a public health lens, highlighting the vital role fathers and father figures play in shaping healthier families and communities. 

Meet the Artists

Mathieu JN Baptiste

Orissa Bey

Kara Crowley

Raquel Dao

Mark Francis

Raul Rene Gonzalez

Vicky Gooch

Lizz Gurrola-Maye

Belem Hooker

Alfiia Khusainova

Omari Maynard

Ruby Pinedo-Fear

Shelley Smolen

Event Tickets

Tickets are $10 each for members and $20 each for non-members.

Not a member yet? Join today and receive your member discount for Healing Arts programs, plus free admission for an entire year and extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits! 

The Health Museum invites you to sponsor this Healing Arts exhibition, to use art as a powerful platform for public health, education, and meaningful community connection.  The Fatherhood Effect will serve as a public-facing moment to reflect on the role of fatherhood in shaping healthier families and communities, while also celebrating the stories, caregivers, and advocates who are often underrepresented in these conversations.

Funds raised will support the continued growth of the Healing Arts Program, expanding access to cultural experiences, deepening community engagement, and ensuring that artists and lived experiences remain central to how we understand health. Your support helps seed the next phase of this work, strengthening the intersection of art, health, and community in Houston and beyond.  

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Rose Tylinski

Healing Arts Program Managerrtylinski@thehealthmuseum.org713.337.8461

Please reach out for questions about this event or The Fatherhood Effect exhibition

When Friday August 14 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Where The Health Museum
1515 Hermann Drive
Houston, TX
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