Pop-up art show and fundraiser for artists affected by the Winter Street Studios fire.

HOUSTON – It’s been a month since the fire destroyed several studios and damaged countless artwork, equipment and personal items at Winter Street Studios.

According to investigators, the arsonist set fire to the building and committed suicide a few days later.

More than 70 studios were badly damaged by the fire, which cost the lives of 100 artists.

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“It’s immeasurable how abstract the things we’ve lost really are, apart from our physical art, but the only one in what we do,” said artist Sandy Seltzer Bryant.

On Saturday, there was a pop-up art show and fundraiser in support of affected artists.

The event featured hundreds of artworks, food trucks, and a band. Many artists say it will take time to get back on track, but they are grateful for the community’s support.

From paintings to folding books to sculptures, artists such as Donna Carnahan wanted to thank those affected by the Winter Street Studios fire.

“All these artists have worked so hard and that is their livelihood. And they’re here to help the community by sharing their love of art, creating art, and always opening doors for Houston,” Carnahan said.

Sandy Seltzer Bryant and Betsy Evans are artists who lost their artwork and personal items in a fire.

“The amount of fin. I just tried to replace some of the boxes and stuff so our stuff is safer and you can’t even buy those stuff anymore. It’s impossible to put into words how much this has affected. However, it’s nice that there’s a start where people and the community come together,” Bryant said.

All proceeds from the art exhibit will go to the Houston Arts Union Disaster Relief Fund. The money will go towards artist scholarships and over $48,000 has been donated so far.

“I mean, Winter Street is the oldest studio building in Sawyer Yards. In a way, it’s kind of the backbone of the community and really contributed to the identity that Sawyer Yards has today. It’s the least we can do to support our artist and our tenants,” said Alexander Squire, director of the Sawyer Yards Exhibition Center.

This is a crushing loss for many artists who have nowhere to work.

“You feel lost and you don’t know when we’ll get our seats back and we don’t know how many of them can be replaced,” Betsy Evans said.

If you missed an event, you can still donate. Press on connection for more information.

RELATED: Houston Fire Department says possible arson suspect at Winter Street Studios committed suicide 2 days after the fire.

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