Heard of G.O.A.T.’s
April 26 – June 22, 2025
Opening Day:
April 26, 2025
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Locke Surls Center for Arts and Nature (LSCAN)
26041 Midline Rd, Cleveland, TX 77328
Event Highlights: Guided tours of the exhibition, a community luncheon, and access to nature trails
The Surls + Locke Museum of Texas Art is proud to announce its inaugural exhibition, Heard of G.O.A.T.'s, opening on April 26, 2025 and closing on June 22, 2025. This landmark event celebrates the museum's commitment to honoring exceptional Texas art and marks the beginning of its mission to inspire and connect communities through art and nature.
Curated by James Surls, the exhibition features works by 21 of Texas's most distinguished artists, representing a wide range of mediums, styles, and artistic legacies. Participating artists include Terry Allen, John Alexander, Lynn Randolph, Sherry Owens, Billy Hassell, Sharon Kopriva, Ellen Tanner, Helen Altman, Ann Stautberg, James Drake, Bill Haveron, Carlos Canul, Tracye Wear, Jack Massing, Julie Speed, Charmaine Locke, Melissa Miller, Jim Love, David McManaway, Paul Manes, and James Surls.
Together, these artists showcase the depth and vibrancy of Texas’s creative landscape. The exhibition explores themes of nature, psychology, and the human experience, presenting works that highlight the natural world, including birds, flowers, trees, and other organic forms. As a celebration of the legacy and vision of James Surls and Charmaine Locke, Heard of G.O.A.T.'s is a testament to the most influential names in Texas art.
The event will take place on the grounds exhibition space on the 40-acre property in Splendora, Texas. This exhibition coincides with the closing event for A Gift from the Bower, a sculpture trail featuring works by Leticia R. Bajuyo, Susan Budge & George Tobolowsky, John Calaway, Carlos Canul & Rachel Gardner, Lina Dib, Alton DuLaney, Ronald L. Jones, Sharon Kopriva, Charmaine Locke, Jack Massing, Sherry Owens & Art Shirer, Patrick Renner, Kaneem Smith, and James Surls. This exhibition was produced in conjunction with the Locke Surls Center for Arts and Nature (LSCAN) and DiverseWorks, a Houston based multi-disciplinary arts nonprofit. A Gift from the Bower has been a part of ongoing programming put on by James Surls and Charmaine Locke for the benefit of their community.
As the first major initiative of the Surls + Locke Museum of Texas Art, Heard of G.O.A.T.'s sets the stage for its long-term vision of establishing a 30,000+ square foot museum and sculpture garden by 2030.
About the Museum
Projected to open in 2030, the Surls + Locke Museum of Texas Art is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the artistic contributions of James Surls and Charmaine Locke. The museum will honor and showcase the legacy of early Texas art, exhibit major contemporary artists, and inspire future generations. This 30,000-square-foot facility, surrounded by acres of sculpture parks and miles of nature trails, will host rotating exhibitions featuring acclaimed Texas artists, both past and present, while educating the public in the arts, sciences, and philosophy.
The Surls + Locke Museum of Texas Art, located in Splendora, Texas, is dedicated to preserving the artistic legacies of James Surls and Charmaine Locke while celebrating the richness of Texas art. With a focus on the intersection of art and nature, the museum seeks to inspire and educate future generations through exhibitions, programming, and community outreach.