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Mini Museum
The Mini Museum at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts offers a unique, small-scale exhibition space for Greater Houston area artists, art classes, local groups, and families to showcase original works.
Located in a covered space outside the Pearl's west-facing entrance, it features rotating mini-exhibitions and is open to the public during and beyond regular museum hours due to the nature of its location.
The Mini Museum is created by and run in collaboration with artist and Art Start teacher Brooke Silva.
Vajra Tummalapalli
On View in the Mini Museum October 23 - November 25
Vajra Tummalapalli, My Seahorse Friend, Painting on paper
Artist Statement:
I love all art, but painting is my favorite because it makes me so happy. I think the ocean is super magical. Seahorses make me feel happy and look magical. I painted this seahorse with bright colors and a shiny pattern so it looks like itβs glowing underwater. I hope it brings a big smile to your face and makes you wonder about the sea creatures too!

