Art & Film / Film as Art — Gallery Exhibition
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
The Queen's Film Society and Texas A&M University's Performance and Visual Studies Program present Art & Film / Film as Art, an exhibition exploring the two-way relationship between motion pictures and the visual fine arts. Original works inspired by cinema by 13 acclaimed artists are exhibited on the ground floor of the Kimbell; upstairs, reproductions of celebrated works by Goya, Caravaggio, Böcklin, and Millais are displayed alongside images from the films they inspired. Curated by art historian Kris Belden-Adams and film studies scholar Daniel Humphrey. Exhibiting artists: Beast Syndicate, Joshua Brinlee, Shawn Campbell, Lauren Cardenas, Matthew Flores, Alex Garza, Lauren O'Connor-Korb, Cameron Savage, Jamie M. Speck, John A. Speck, Kaleena Staziak, Joel Zika and Jeff Morris, and F. C. Zuke. Closing reception Thursday, Sept 24. Content notice: includes artwork featuring nudity, violence, and other potentially disturbing subject matter. Gallery info: Kris Belden-Adams, kbelden-adams@tamu.edu.
More Fine Arts events
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
DBACA Board Meeting
Monthly board meeting of the Downtown Bryan Arts & Culture Association. Board members and community members gather at The Frame Gallery to plan upcoming programming, discuss downtown arts initiatives, and welcome new ideas from neighbors. Members and interested community members are welcome to attend.
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Kimbell Unlocked
Kimbell Unlocked is a weekly open house for adults 18 and up at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center. Drop in any time to work on your own creative project, bring your own craft, and carve out a corner for yourself—or bring friends and make it a social making session. The space is big, open, and welcoming. From 7 to 10 PM, the Queen's Film Society screens films and the Brazos Fiber Arts group hosts their 'Sit and Stitch' gathering. An inclusive, community-building event where you're encouraged to color outside the lines.
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
November First Friday
On the first Friday of every month, Historic Downtown Bryan turns its streets into a stage, and November is no exception. From 5 to 10, expect live music, performances, art demonstrations, local artists and vendors, and shops and restaurants staying open late. It's been a downtown tradition since 2005 and remains free and family-friendly. Park free at the Roy Kelly Garage, or ride the free shuttle from Texas A&M's Memorial Student Center, which starts at 6 and runs every 30 minutes.