The Gite Gallery

06/03/2026

Are y’all ready for Prince Day at The Gite Gallery?

06/01/2026

Lloyd Gite joined Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated - Houston Alumnae Chapter and Houston Area Urban League for “Art Inspired: Rights and Resilience.

05/28/2026

Hello Art Lovers,

Earlier this month, something happened that I didn't expect. Not one person showed up for our First Friday Happy Hour.

That has never happened before, and I would be lying if I said it didn’t worry me.

The Alabama Street bridge closure is having a real impact on The Gite Gallery. We have faced difficult seasons before, including the COVID shutdown, but this feels different. The bridge closure, combined with the current state of the economy, is taking a serious toll on small businesses like mine.

I want to thank everyone who continues to visit the gallery, purchase art, attend our events, and support the artists we represent. Your patronage means more than you know.

Please tell your friends, family, coworkers, and visitors about The Gite Gallery, especially anyone who will be in Houston for the FIFA World Cup. Help us reach new audiences who love original art, culture, and meaningful experiences.

The Gite Gallery has always been more than a place to buy art. It is a place where people gather, connect, and celebrate creativity. With your help, we can continue sharing this space with Houston and with visitors from around the world.

Thank you for standing with us.

Sincerely,
Lloyd Gite

05/28/2026

The Gite Gallery clients love to share how their new art looks in their homes.

05/24/2026

We celebrate Trena, our Operations Manager, on her milestone 60th birthday.

05/03/2026

Comedian Michael Colyar is signing his book “Little Bobby White” at The Gite Gallery until 3pm

04/30/2026

Join us on Friday, May 1st, 6pm-9pm

04/28/2026

Hello Art Lovers,

As I mentioned last month, TxDOT is demolishing and rebuilding the Alabama Street bridge as part of the larger I-45 expansion project.

The bridge is scheduled to close between Chenevert and St. Emanuel. TxDOT expects the closure to last about nine months.

This bridge is a major route into Third Ward and to The Gite Gallery. Its closure will create an inconvenience for many of you, and it will have a real impact on our business.

During the closure, drivers who normally use Alabama Street will need to take a detour. Eastbound drivers will use Almeda, Cleburne, and Emancipation to get back to Alabama. Westbound drivers will follow the same route in reverse.

I know this will require a little more patience and planning. But small businesses, cultural spaces, and community institutions survive because people make the choice to support them, especially when things get difficult.

During this period, The Gite Gallery will remain open. We will continue hosting events, welcoming visitors, and sharing African art with Houston and beyond.

Please continue to visit the gallery, attend our events, bring your friends, and support the artists whose work fills this space.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
Lloyd Gite

04/26/2026