The Mission
T.E.N's mission is to challenge the social norms of the art world by choosing to be artists who support artists.Within the art world artists are coaxed into participating in the pay for play scheme with little to no show for their efforts. Our goal is to support artists by bringing awareness to their work through promotion.
Founding
After connecting during a group exhibition, several tenacious artists evolved into a journey of collaborative creativity. Fundamental roles are fulfilled in the group according to each member's strengths. Each member's expertise ranged from professional experiences in fields such as marketing, sales, communication, business management, or financial supervision, which helps the group operate. With this knowledge, we discovered we could support and inspire each other, we discovered we are stronger together.
Selected Clients
Group Exhibitions
Our members have had the pleasure of working with various establishments over the years, including private collectors, local businesses, and art galleries. Some notable partners include West Elm, Pottery Barn, Art Prize, and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.
Awards
2024
June
Artifex Gallery- Houston, TX
2023
December
West Elm Art St. Jude Fundraiser- Houston, TX
November
Tenacious Online Open Call Auction- Virtual Auction
September
Brittany Ellis
2023 Art Prize Grant Winner -Grand Rapids MI
The 10"x10" Art Auction Round I. - Virtual Auction
July/August
Alta Arts Gallery- Houston, TX
Nicole Durham
2023 Best In Show: Greyscale, The Ardest Gallery, Oct 11- Nov 4
Pooja Taneja
2024: 1st Place- Fort Bend art center winner- Rosenberg Tx
ME Klesse
2023: 1st Place- Dimensions 50th National- Corpus Christi TX
Publications
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