Opening Reception: Escapade en Terres Françaises

Oct 16 // Past Event Highlights

On October 16, 2026 Alliance Française de Houston had the honor of hosting an opening recption for Escapades en Terres Françaises, an art exhibition that follows Isabelle Perreau’s photographic journey through French cities and countrysides alongside paintings by Jim N. Hill and Silvia Pinto-Souza. All three artists are represented by Archway Gallery here in Houston! 

https://www.archwaygallery.com/

A bit about the artists:

- Isabelle Perreau was born in Angers in France’s Loire Valley and has lived in Houston for more than 25 years. She holds a master’s degree with honors in Philosophy from the University of Paris Nanterre and is a longtime French teacher at the Alliance Française de Houston. She is a professional photographer whose work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions, including FotoFest.

- Silvia Pinto-Souza is a Houston-based artist who holds diplomas from both the Byam Shaw School of Art and the Slade School of Art in London. For more than two decades, she has devoted herself exclusively to painting. Her work has been recognized by numerous institutions and exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad.

- Jim N. Hill is a Houston-based painter whose color- and shape-driven works draw inspiration from his friends and neighbors, as well as artists such as Milton Avery and Henri Matisse. Working primarily in acrylic and watercolor, Jim has taught art at Houston Community College for more than 25 years. He received his MFA from the University of Arkansas.

Thank you to our wonderful artists for choosing Alliance Française to showcase your incredible work, and thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful opening reception! Escapades en Terres Françaises is on display from October 2026 to December 2026.