Houston, Texas — May 19, 2026 — Texas Center for the Missing (TCM) in partnership with Houston Police Department (HPD) Forensic Artists and Sabine Street Studios, is proud to announce NEVER FORGOTTEN: Portraits of Missing Persons, a compelling new art exhibition showcasing age-progression portraits of long-term missing persons. Opening on May 21, 2026, at Sabine Street Studios (1907 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007), this exhibition seeks to turn cold cases into hot leads by revealing what long-term missing children and adults may look like today in an effort to #BringThemHome.
Forensic artists, including Sr. Police Officer Thurston Johnson, Detective Kristen N. Aloysius, and HPD Forensic Artist Bryan Bradley, have worked tirelessly using advanced forensic imaging techniques—combining family photos with scientific principles of facial development—to create these highly accurate, yet emotional, portraits. The exhibition bridges the gap between the past and present, offering a powerful visual tool for potential identification by the public.
Exhibition Highlights:
- What: A curated collection of 20 age-progressed portraits of long-term missing individuals.
- When: Thu, May 21, 2026 – Sat, Jul 25, 2026 (9 AM – 5 PM on view)
- Where: Sabine Street Studios, 1907 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007
- Special Events Open to the Public:
May 21st, 6 – 8 PM | Reception for the artists and the public.
June 5th, 6 – 8 PM| Sabine Street Studios will also host a special media day for the local media and families to bring special attention to these unresolved cases.
June 13th, 1 – 3 PM | Houston Police Forensic Artist, Sr. Police Officer Thurston Johnson will host a workshop on forensic drawing and drawing portraits based on memories.
The exhibition is free to the public, though donations to support Texas Center for the Missing’s left-behind family advocacy services are welcome.
Never Forgotten: Portraits of Missing Persons Runs 5/21/26 – 6/25/26!
Texas Center for the Missing, a 501c3 nonprofit, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in the delivery of any services.
