Shiny Happy Creatures

DiverseWorks is threatening to make this rudderless exhibit a yearly occurrence. If they do, it would serve them well to set up stricter parameters for what is and isn't included. Or else more active interaction could be fostered between board members when making their choices, in the hope of creating a dialogue between the selected works. The annual juried group shows at Lawndale Art and Performance Center and Blaffer Gallery already do a good job of showcasing the diversity of Houston's art scene. Without a more specific goal in mind, there's no need for DiverseWorks to jump into that territory.

"Shiny and New" will show through June 29 at Texas Gallery, 2012 Peden Street, 524-1593.

"ABC: Artist Board Chooses" will show through June 29 at DiverseWorks,
1117 East Freeway, 223-8346.