While countless Americans are waiting to experience the magic of Cuba, gallerist Lloyd Gite is already ahead of the game. Gite, who owns the Gite Gallery in historic Third Ward, is giving Houstonians a glimpse into the world of Cuban and Afro-Cuban art. Seven months ago he spent 10 days in Cuba as part of
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The Gite Galley is a proud sponsor of this year’s Afro-Latin Festival. June 2 – 5, 2016 Rice Univesity CLICK HERE for ticket information.
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With a long commute to and from Sugar Land to her office downtown, Tonya Lewis decided to lease an apartment in the Galleria area. A long time client of The Gite Gallery, she called on us to help with a few pieces of art. We grabbed some things that we thought she would appreciate and
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Hello Art Lovers! Art can bring light into your life. Depression can only bring darkness. 1998 Heisman Trophy winner, Ricky Williams, was in town recently to talk about his dark days with depression and social anxiety. The former University of Texas football star told a crowd of more than 700 how mental illness nearly ruined
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HOUSTON HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
The Houston Holocaust Museum’s Art Circle visited my home last month to view my private collection of African art, African-American art, and unique collection of world art. The experience was eye opening for them! It is so important that we all share our individual culture with the world.
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Join us as we welcome fiber artist Lauren Austin back to The Gite Gallery! She’ll be showcasing her new Spring collection on April 29 and April 30. More details coming soon…
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Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! La Belle Femme held a party to celebrate being in the March Essence Beauty Box. Everything about this celebration said New Orleans via Houston. The menu was a combination of both cities; gumbo, king cakes, and Frenchys Fried chicken! Great food! Great time! Beautiful People!
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Saturday March 12th was a beautiful picture perfect day! The Gite Gallery was surrounded by beautiful women, both indoors and out. The gallery’s driveway became a runway. While inside models were using the gallery as a backdrop. Mimi Irvin of Meye Label clothing line held a model call and some of the most beautiful women
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Many of our clients are so excited by their purchases from The Gite Gallery, they rush home and put their art up right away. That’s why it’s called Gite Grab & Go! This month we feature those who couldn’t wait to showcase their new finds from the gallery. Above is Nate Owens shows off his new
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