The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts is kicking off its golden anniversary with a rare opportunity at its annual Antiques Show and Sale.
For the first time, showgoers will be able to purchase some of the actual ceramic pieces accumulated by the late Anna Safley Houston, founder of the museum. A limited number of pieces that have been in storage will be made available at the show for guests wishing to collect a piece of Chattanooga history.
When the 37th Houston Museum Antiques Show and Sale opens this morning, it returns to Grand Central Station at the rear of the Chattanooga Choo Choo grounds. This is a change of venue from last year’s Warehouse Row event.
“We’ll again have all the dealers in one room, which we found our guests like, and parking is more user-friendly at the Choo Choo complex,” said Amy Frierson, Houston executive director.
Frierson said 22 dealers will be exhibiting in this weekend’s antiques show, which is the museum’s largest fundraiser. She said Donna Garrett Kidd of Mount Pleasant, S.C., is returning as show manager. Kidd is known for antiques shows she stages in Charleston, S.C.