World-Class Art Comes to the Museum District: BAIA Print Fair Returns to HMAAC

Jan 21, 2026

World-Class Art Comes to the Museum District: BAIA Print Fair Returns to HMAAC

~Gina L. Carroll

Aunt Etta's Church by Michael Ellison

Houston’s art scene is about to get a major infusion of history and culture. Black Art in America™ (BAIA) is proud to announce the return of its celebrated BAIA Fine Art Print Fair to the Bayou City. Hosted by the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) in the heart of the Museum District, the fair will run from February 6–8.

Building on the momentum of previous fairs in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and right here in H-Town, this event brings together hundreds of collectors, first-time buyers, and art lovers to engage with the rich legacy of Black printmaking. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a student looking for your first piece of history, this Houston edition expands BAIA’s mission to make fine art accessible to everyone.

A Celebration of Printmaking The BAIA Fine Art Print Fair is an immersive three-day survey of printmaking showcasing limited-edition fine art prints and original works on paper. The scope is massive, spanning from the legends of the Harlem Renaissance to the contemporary visionaries defining the future of art.

Attendees can explore the full spectrum of the medium—screenprints, woodcuts, linocuts, lithographs, etchings, monoprints, and more. This is a rare opportunity to acquire museum-level works at collector-friendly price points, right here in Houston.

Spotlight on Innovation This year’s fair spotlights four standout artists whose practices deepen the visual tradition of Black printmaking:

Traci Mims: Known for bold, politically incisive relief prints exploring resistance and identity (works held by The Coca-Cola Company and The Legacy Museum).
Jamaal Barber: The Atlanta-based printmaker celebrated for expressive, layered compositions and illustrations for Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize–winning The Underground Railroad.
Katrina Andry: A New Orleans–based artist whose large-scale, hand-carved woodcuts confront race, power, and colorism.
Michael Ellison (1952–2001): A master innovator whose rhythm-infused abstractions continue to influence contemporary printmaking.

Celebrating Houston’s Own While the fair draws talent from across the nation, it heavily features the artistic giants who have shaped Houston’s cultural landscape. The extensive list of represented artists includes true local legends such as John Biggers (founder of the art department at TSU), Floyd Newsum Jr. (longtime professor at UHD and Ward 3 icon), Robert Pruitt, Charles Criner, Delita Martin, and David McGee.

Full Artist Roster Includes: Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Sam Gilliam, Betye Saar, Hale Woodruff, Eldzier Cortor, Floyd Newsum Jr., Traci Mims, Jamaal Barber, Alfred Conteh, Percy Martin, Hughie Lee-Smith, Benny Andrews, Richard Mayhew, Richard Hunt, Robert Blackburn, Robert Colescott, John Biggers, James L. Wells, John T. Scott, Jeff Donaldson, Joe Overstreet, Mel Edwards, El Anatsui, Kerry James Marshall, Camille Billops, William T. Williams, Wadsworth Jarrell, Shirley Woodson, Lou Stovall, David Driskell, Michael Ellison, Kevin Cole, Kevin Harris, David McGee, Nelson Stevens, Larry Walker, Robert Pruitt, Ronald Kofi Tyus, Hebru Brantley, Paul Goodnight, Nari Ward, Michael Harris, Charles Criner, Dana Chandler, Delita Martin, Alison Saar, Leon Hicks, Varnette Honeywood, Danny Simmons, Charles Mills, Marzette Watts, Steve Prince, Robin Holder, Adama Delphine Fawundu, Curlee Raven Holton, Najjar Abdul-Musawwir, Carolyn Mazloomi, Carolyn Monteilh, Evita Tezeno, Grace Kisa, Francks Deceus, Vincent Smith, Tina Dunkley, Suzy Schultz, Tracy Jackson, Stefanie Jackson, Maleah Slade, Derrick Phillips, Khadijah Morley, Ify Chiejina, Orisegun Bennett-Olomidun, Kamille Mayes, Michael Bynum, Mason Archie, Michael Rushing, Jacklyn Joy Peters, Florence Crawford, Diyah Najah, Bernard Brooks, James Denmark, Henry Porter, Shirley Woodson, Louis Delsarte, William Tolliver, DeSande R, Joshua Rainer, Dontanarious Kelly, Ed McCluney, Sonia Sadler, Margaret Maskew, Isolina Limonta, Najee Dorsey, and many more.

Programming & Events Past BAIA Print Fairs have drawn audiences nationwide. This year, programming includes artist talks, live printmaking demonstrations, and guided tours designed to help you make meaningful connections and collect investable art.

Opening Night: Reception with artists, collectors, and cultural leaders.
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 11:00 PM: A Rare John Biggers Study Comes to Light
Valerie A. Cooper, H-DAP National Director and founder of Picture That, LLC,
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 12:00 PM: The Power of the Print: Legacy and Wealth Through Fine Art Graphics - Keith A. Golden, Esq.
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 2:00 PM: Edible Magic / Don’t Touch My Hair – Katrina Andry (Artist Talk & Demo).
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 4:00 PM: Encounters with Legends: What 30 Years of Collecting Has Taught Us – Edwin and Paula Miles (Collectors Talk).
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 5:15 PM & Sunday, Feb 8 @ 2:30 PM: Artist Talk & Demo with Jamaal Barber.
Plus: Collector/publisher talks on the art market, guided docent tours, a curated selection of art books, and a VIP collector home tour (by invitation only).