300+ attendees · National reach · GloryLand 2026 - October 1–3, 2026 Houston, TX
How does someone actually succeed in the art world?
GloryLand was built to answer that question - bringing together artists, collectors, curators, and cultural leaders for three days of honest conversation, education, and connection.
National Reach
GloryLand 2025 drew cultural leaders, collectors, and artists from Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Baltimore, New Orleans, Oakland, and beyond.
GloryLand 2025 - Who Was In The Room
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V. Joy Simmons, MD
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Evita Tezeno
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Amarie Cemone Gipson
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Richard Beavers
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Ayesha Selden
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Lester Marks
Gloryland VoicesOur inaugural summit brought together collectors, artists, curators, and cultural leaders whose work has been recognized by Art News, The New York Times, Vogue, Essence, W Magazine, WhiteWalls, and Cultured Mag. These weren’t just panelists. They were practitioners — people actively shaping the art world who showed up to share what they actually know.
For Collectors:
You’re building something that matters - but the art world doesn’t always make it easy to know where to start, what to pay, who to trust, or how to protect your collection. GloryLand gives you direct access to the conversations, strategies, and connections that serious collectors need to build with intention.
For Artists:
You have the work. What you need is the roadmap. GloryLand brings you face to face with the galleries, collectors, and cultural leaders who can tell you exactly what it takes to get to the next level - no gatekeeping!
What is GloryLand
What is GloryLand?
GloryLand is a three day cultural summit created by Moriah Alise and powered by Dear Glory — built around one question: how does someone actually succeed in the art world?
Tour Day
Exclusive private preview of Untitled Art Houston and curated collector home tours unavailable to the general public.
Education Day
Invigorating Panel conversations, artist and collector workshops, and the landmark Cultural Investment Debate.
Art Day
A curated group exhibition featuring GloryLand community artists and gallery partners.
This is for artists, collectors, curators, and culture lovers who are ready to show up differently.
CREATED BY MORIAH ALISE
Moriah Alise is the founder of Dear Glory and host of the Dear Glory YouTube channel — a cultural media platform dedicated to one question: how does someone actually succeed in the art world?
Since 2020 Moriah has built a community of 17,500 subscribers, 8.8M impressions, and 745,000+ views by creating honest, unfiltered conversations with artists, collectors, curators, and cultural leaders. GloryLand is the live expression of that mission.
Join Us in GloryLand 2026
October 1–3 · Hotel Saint Augustine · Houston, TX
Whether you're an artist building your career, a collector shaping your vision, or a brand looking to align with a culturally influential community - there's a place for you at GloryLand.
Join the interest list to be first to know when tickets are available.
For Partners & Sponsors:
We're building GloryLand 2026 with a select group of partners who believe in the power of cultural investment. Partnership commitments close June 1, 2026.
Our Official Venue Partner
Hotel Saint Augustine
Located in the heart of Montrose and steps away from the Menil Collection, Hotel Saint Augustine is the official home of GloryLand weekend.