experiences
A curated series of intimate gatherings exploring art, presence, and collecting with intention.
the emerging collectors salon
April 11, 2026 |6-8 pm
Introducing The Emerging Collectors Salon, a new Align R.O.I. evening series designed to bring artists, collectors, and cultural investors into closer proximity. A setting where conversation and access create a natural entry point into fine art collecting.
The evening features a curated dialogue on artistic process and patronage with Shavon Aja Morris and Troy Hamm, led by Mark Francis.
Secure Your Place at the Salon
Each admission includes a limited-edition giclée print, offering a lasting connection to the evening.
Premier Admission includes an additional, mystery edition. A limited number of Premier tickets are available
Includes access to the Salon, a limited-edition giclée print, and an additional, mystery edition curated for Premier guests. Limited availability.
**Note: To pay with a credit card, select More Payment Options, enter your email address, and click Continue. The credit card option will appear on the next screen.
Access to the Emerging Collectors Salon, including a limited-edition giclée print to carry the experience beyond the evening.
To complete your purchase by credit card, select More Payment Options, enter your email address, and continue. Your card details will appear on the following screen.
April 4th, is the last day to secure your admission and receive your limited edition print on the day of the event.
Tickets will remain available through April 10th for those who would still like to join us, though prints for purchases made after April 4th will require separate delivery arrangements, which we will coordinate personally.
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Artist
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Morris approaches photography through collage, reworking found images to rediscover the essence of the Black American woman while layering histories of identity, memory, and representation. Her work has been exhibited at the Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, and the Museum of Craft and Design, and she was recently recognized as a finalist for the global Aperture Portfolio Prize.
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Founder, Project Aether
The Houston edition of The Emerging Collectors Salon will occur at The Hamm Residence (77008)
Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Zip Code: 77008; exact address sent after purchase.
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Troy is a native of the River Parishes of Louisiana. He has called Houston Home No. 2 since moving here with his family in 2008.
For the past 18 years Troy has primarily worked in the oil trading space. His career has taken him across the globe, and this international exposure has impacted how he views people, places, and things. It has also spurred an appreciation and passion for the visual arts.
Over the past few years, Troy has synthesized that passion and his experience in collecting art to build an art advisory practice known as Project Aether.
Through his practice, he aims to help clients build collections while embarking on their own journeys of art patronage. Troy ultimately believes art is about enhancing relationships: how people see themselves, and how they relate to one another and the spaces they inhabit.
