When: May 18, 2023
Time: All Day
Location: Instagram
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3.) Send it to archlib@uh.edu along your contact info.
4.) Pick-up you prize!
The Architecture, Design, and Art Library is now accepting student exhibition proposals for the 2023-2024 season. Open call due date is September 23, 2023. See website for more details
The University of Houston Libraries celebrated their 2023 Library Excellence Awards ceremony recognizing librarians and staff who achieve meritorious work goals and embody organizational values of collaboration, empathy, and creativity.
Katie Aguiar works at the Architecture, Design, and Art Library and received the Student Achievement award. Her colleagues stated that very quickly after being hired she became essential to the department and proved to be a terrific teammate. She is described as welcoming to students, reliable, patient, and someone who understands the value of time and productivity.
The Architecture, Design, and Art Library’s book drop is temporarily unavailable due to construction at the School of Art. In the meantime, the staff is encouraging patrons to return their books to the Service Desk or window book drop.
The Architecture, Design, and Art Library proudly presents the work of featured artist ‘22-23 Brandon Stelly. His exhibit, The Road to Recovery, will be on view until July 2023.
Statement 
My work focuses on how the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana experienced major destruction caused by Hurricane Laura in 2020, and how they are on the verge of recovery.
Eight months after the massive destruction of Hurricane Laura, I went to Lake Charles, Louisiana to take photographic images of damaged areas, as well as the progress of recovery. Lake Charles experienced a city-wide disaster during the storm. Multiple trees and natural surroundings were destroyed. Parking garages, houses, and buildings were mostly blown away. The Boardwalk at Memorial Park had major damage. Homes had broken doors and windows, along with blown away rooftops. Most of the patios at the pier were covered in water. Roads are still in need of repair, and much more needs to be done.
During my visit, I noticed that workers are rebuilding. People are continuing their normal activities, sitting at restaurants, going to work, visiting the pier, and so on. They are working towards bringing things back to normal. This is why I called this exhibit the “The Road to Recovery.”
I am relieved that there are no human casualties from the massive storm. Everyone is willing to continue their daily lives while workers are focusing on rebuilding the damaged areas. It’ll take years until everything is back to normal. We must do whatever we can to prepare for another hurricane disaster.
Bio
Brandon Stelly (born 1996, Lafayette, LA) is currently a Houston based- artist wanting to experience the full outcome of being in the outside world and portray his use of photography/videography as an achievement in the upcoming future. Brandon is currently a student at the University of Houston, in his senior year of the School of Art’s Photography and Digital Media Program. He discovered photography at a young age, when his parents introduced him to his first Nikon camera. Now he hopes to become a professional photographer and inspire future generations.
Virtual Pop-Up Library
Learn about museums when you check out our Virtual Pop-Up Library in celebration of International Museum Day! Start by browsing through a selection of curated art books available to view. Then follow us on social media to win FREE swag!
The Architecture, Design, and Art Library will be closing at 3pm on Friday, May 12th during the College of Architecture and Design’s graduation and will resume to regular hours Monday, May 15.
The Architecture, Design, and Art Library will have new intersession & summer hours. See details below.
Intersession I Hours
May 12 – June 4
Monday – Friday : 8am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday : Closed
Summer Hours
June 5 – August 11
Monday – Friday : 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 1 – 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Intersession II Hours
August 12- 20
Monday – Friday : 8am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday : Closed
Holidays
Memorial Day- Closed
Monday, May 29, 2023
Emancipation Day- Closed
Monday, June 19, 2023
Independence Day- Closed
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Pop-Up Art Library + Studio Sessions
Come and get crafty with us during Stress Free Finals Design Depot organized by the Division of Student Affairs. We’ll have fun activities as well as awesome books available to check out.
Date: April 26, 2023
Time: 12 – 2pm
Location: Student Center South, Houston Room 220
About
Pop-Up’s
The Pop-Up Library program began in 2018 in collaboration with Blaffer Art Museum to introduce students to two campus resources. Each pop-up consists of curated art books thematically related to the museum’s current exhibitions.
Studio Sessions
Students are invited to join drop-in tours and hands-on activities to better connect with current exhibitions. The Blaffer regularly partners with the William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library to a host a pop-up at each event where students can check out art books and supplies.
This event is free and open to all students
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Show us your love by celebrating National Library Week at the Architecture, Design, and Art Library 04/23 – 04/29. There will be fun games, giveaways, and a chance to win a Krispy Kreme gift card! While supplies last.
Where: Architecture, Design, and Art Library
Dates: April 23 – 29
Time: Library Opening Hours
This event is free and open to the public
Celebration Days During National Library Week
Monday, April 24: State of America’s Libraries Report released, including Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2022.
Tuesday, April 25: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
Wednesday, April 26: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.
Thursday, April 27: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.
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Pop-Up Art Library + Studio Sessions
Come find us during BAMSA’S RED BLOCK BASH featuring multidisciplinary student art performances. There will also be fun art making activities, tours, giveaways, prizes, and fun books available for check-out from the Pop-Up Library booth in celebration of National Landscape Architecture Month.
Date : April 6, 2023
Time: 4– 6 pm
Location: Fine Arts Courtyard
About
Pop-Up’s
The Pop-Up Library program began in 2018 in collaboration with Blaffer Art Museum to introduce students to two campus resources. Each pop-up consists of curated art books thematically related to the museum’s current exhibitions.
Studio Sessions
Students are invited to join drop-in tours and hands-on activities to better connect with current exhibitions. The Blaffer regularly partners with the William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library to a host a pop-up at each event where students can check out art books and supplies.