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LARAC ANNUAL JURIED SHOW
LARAC Annual Juried Show
October 7th- Nov. 2nd, 2022
Two of my paintings were juried into this show: "Washington County" and "NYC 1930's"
at the Lapham Gallery, Glens Falls, NY
Gallery Exhibits:
Main Folklife Gallery at the Crandall Library
251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY
Todd DeGarmo, Founding Director
Here's a fun exhibit that I have been invited to be part of:
"Always Pleasing and Cheerful
Local Paintings in the Spirit of Grandma Moses"
with artists: myself, Will Moses, Cate Mandigo,
Clara Mae Towers Orto & Sandie Keyser
July 15- December 31, 2022
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9am-noon, 1 to 7pm
Fri. & Sat. 9am-noon, 1 to 5pm
Closed Sundays and holidays
Jacob Visits John Legere, T Mobile CEO
- John Legere, CEO of T Mobile, is well known for his crazy antics on a Facebook show called "Slow Cooker Sunday" which he posts every Sunday no matter where in the world he is. Jacob has admired John's business acumen as well as his high energy personality for several years. John even has one of Jake's paintings hanging in his home in Seattle where T Mobile is headquartered.
Recently, John invited Jake to be part of his show, filmed at his new home in Naples, Florida. Houston's family friend, Dave Carey (#2 man at T Mobile), filmed the show and added comments with John throwing many plugs for Jake's art as he proceeded with putting together his slow cooker dish. Over 5 million people had viewed the show within 48 hours. Jacob was ecstatic as he later spoke of this fantastic visit where he was able to chat with John Legere at length and to see his new mansion. It is a day he won't soon forget.
If you would like to see the video, it is on Facebook under "John Legere" (scroll down to January 19th Slow Cooker Sunday).
A Solo Exhibit at the Hyde Museum
April - June 2019
The Hyde
The Hyde is an historic house and museum complex located in Glens Falls, NY with a distinguished collection of art featuring Old Masters, 19th-Century European and American Art, and Modern and contemporary art.
Famous Artwork
It is one of the Northeast's exceptional small art museums, with a collection which includes works by artists such as Rembrandt, Degas, Renoir, Picasso, Seurat, Homer, Whistler, El Greco, and Botticelli.
Beautiful Gallery
Jacob was honored to fill one of their galleries with his art exhibition.
The Hyde, April - June 2019
The Opening
Jonathan Canning, museum curator, at the Houston opening
More of the Opening
Norman Dascher Jr., Chief Executive Officer of the Hyde, helps with the introduction
Time to Shine...
Jake and his father, Jim, just outside the Hyde
branching out...
We can now add Tennessee! These are the places where Jacob's art now hangs- 33 different states so far. His goal is to hit all 50...he also has art in Norway, England, France, Japan, Israel, Holland, Italy, Ecuador, and Germany. It is a big world, so he'll keep on painting...
Opening Reception Pictures
The Laffer Gallery, Sept. - October 2019
Rural Rhythm opened with artists Ann Larson, Clancy King, Jacob Houston, Jill Fishon- Kovachick, Kate Edwards, Leslie Peck, & Mikel Wintermantel
Jacob and Erik Laffer
Open Studios Tour of Washington County
July 19-21, 2019
Finalist in artist's Magazine Competition
Jacob's piece, "Sunrise Farm" was selected as a finalis in the Animal/Wildlife category of the Artist's Magazine 35th Annual Art Competition.
This is an international competition in a popular artist's publication.
Jacob spent 2 weeks in Italy. Will he be inspired to paint something Italian? Stay tuned...
Back to NYC...Salmagundi Club
He did it again! Jacob was accepted by the Jury of selection to be included in the 64th annual National Juried Exhibition of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic at the Salmagundi Club in Manhattan, 47 Fifth Avenue.
Jacob is accepting his award from Douglas Wiltraut, President of the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.
His recent painting, "New York 1950" was displayed from June 18-July 6, 2018. He won the Richeson/Shiva Award at the Exhibition Ceremonies .
Some Favorite Pop Up Shots
Houston Hits NYC- Salmagundi Club on 5th Avenue
Salmagundi Club
Jacob was accepted by the Jury of selection to be included in the 63rd annual National Juried Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic at the Salmagundi Club in Manhattan, 47 Fifth Avenue. The Exhibition was open June 26 through July14, 2017.
an award
At the Presentation of Awards Ceremony, Houston's recent painting, "Greenwich Lighted Tractor Parade" won the Winsor & Newton Award. He was happy to bring a taste of our small village to the Big Apple with his tractor parade painting.
Now Available: Jacob Houston Art Postcards
The Country Peddler Shoppe in Washington Square in Greenwich is now selling Houston Art note cards, postcards, and Christmas Cards. (scroll across)
Thanks to Joan and Logan for displaying Jacob's art.
a card collection of 6 Greenwich sites
selection of several Christmas cards
a six pack of "Lighted Tractor Parade" note cards
a new Christmas card
Solo Exhibit at the Great Hall in Salem Courthouse, May - June 2017
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, Vermont, Nov. 2017-Jan.2018
Poster for Schuylerville Small Business Association
Special thanks to Chelsie Henderson of the Schuylerville Small Business Association for using Jacob Houston Art on posters and publicity for the "1st Annual Schuylerville Fall Festival: Turning Leaves at the Turning Point" in October. The day was a great success thanks to Chelsie and other organizers.
Lots of Awards!
For the third year in a row, Jacob has earned the honor of receiving a finalist position in The Artist's Magazine's Annual Art Competition. The magazine's 33rd annual art competition drew more than 7,300 entrants from around the world. Jacob's painting, "London Evening", received this distinction in the landscape category.
"London Evening"
Jacob also won awards for "Lovable Vermont" from both LARAC at Lapham Gallery in their "Realism vs Abstration" Juried Exhibit, and an award from The Artist's Magazine's 32nd Annual Competition with over 7,500 entries.
Jacob also won awards for "Lovable Vermont" from both LARAC at Lapham Gallery in their "Realism vs Abstration" Juried Exhibit, and an award from The Artist's Magazine's 32nd Annual Competition with over 7,500 entries.
Good news! Both of the artwork pieces that Jacob entered in The Artist's Magazine's 31st Annual Art Competition were selected as finalists in the landscape category.
The artwork pieces that received the award were "The Countryside" and "Frosty Night on Phila Street". Over 7,500 entries were submitted for this contest from around the world.
Jacob received a first place award for this painting, "The Matterhorn of Switzerland", at LARAC's 120 Degrees Intercollegiate Art Competition at Lapham Gallery.
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Notable Greenwich People
Steinengers- Jacob's Favorite Restaurant
Steinengers- Jacob's Favorite Restaurant
Jacob was interviewed by David DeVries and Claudia Blackler for inclusion in the Greenwich Library Gill Room archives of notable Greenwich people. A big thanks to both of them!
Steinengers- Jacob's Favorite Restaurant
Steinengers- Jacob's Favorite Restaurant
Steinengers- Jacob's Favorite Restaurant
One of Jacob's favorite places to eat is Steiningers on Main Street in Salem, NY where he gets to see his print, "Tasteful Steiningers" on the wall. His usual order is turkey on croissant followed by a scrumptious fudge topped sundae made with famous Steiningers homemade chocolate.
Sharing his art with others...
Steinengers- Jacob's Favorite Restaurant
Sharing his art with others...
Jacob was invited to his alma mater, Greenwich Central School, as a presenter in the 20th Annual Greenwich Junior High "Career Fair" representing the field of art.
Sharing his art with others...
Sharing his art with others...
Sharing his art with others...
Jacob was invited to his alma mater, Greenwich Central School, as a presenter in the 20th Annual Greenwich Junior high "Career Fair" representing the field of art.
Career Day at GCS
Sharing his art with others...
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
He had a great time and was inspired by the strong interest in the arts that many students exhibited as well as their perceptive questions. It was a fun day.
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
Sharing his art with others...
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
Special thanks to the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce for including a piece of Jacob's art in their attractive tourist brochure...
Tourist Brochure
Poster for Schuylerville Small Business Association
Poster for Schuylerville Small Business Association
Jacob's painting is in the bottom, center.
Poster for Schuylerville Small Business Association
Poster for Schuylerville Small Business Association
Poster for Schuylerville Small Business Association
Special thanks to Chelsie Henderson of the Schuylerville Small Business Association for using Jacob Houston Arton posters and publicity for the "1st Annual Schuylerville Fall Festival: Turning Leaves at the Turning Point" in October. The day was a great success thanks to Chelsie and other organizers.
Grace Griffis Scholarship Winner
Poster for Schuylerville Small Business Association
Grace Griffis Scholarship Winner
At his high school graduation, Jacob was honored to receive the Grace Griffis Scholarship Award. The scholarship was given in memory of Grace, who was an incredible person and a gifted artist before her untimely death. Mackenzie Rouleau and Kate Morse said, "Jacob really is the perfect person to win the first Grace Griffis scholarship. A gentle and sweet guy (we won’t get any mushier than that, Jake, we promise!) with incredible talent, he embodies so many things that Grace did. After all, the scholarship was to be awarded to “a graduating senior with similar artistic interests as well as a strong background in community service,” and darn it if Jake doesn’t fit the bill perfectly."