Arts & Culture
Houston Is Looking For Its Next Poet Laureate
Posted on · Local writers can now apply to be city’s literary arts ambassador – a role that aims to celebrate Houston’s diversity and resilience in these challenging times.
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Arts & Culture
New Houston ‘Mini Murals’ Aim To Bring Awareness To Human Trafficking
Posted on · The public artworks are designed to inspire change and empower victims to reach out for help.
Arts & Culture
Houston Launches Its First Virtual Native American Museum
Posted on · The new online cultural center continues the city’s recognition of Indigenous communities after City Council’s recent vote for an Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Arts & Culture
City Hall Photo Exhibit Celebrates Houston’s Fourth Ward
Posted on · An acclaimed local photographer’s work is on display at City Hall, reflecting on the past and present of a Houston neighborhood, while also honoring Black History Month.
Arts & Culture
Houston Has A New Youth Poet Laureate
Posted on · Nineteen-year-old Jackson Neal was recently selected from applicants across Greater Houston to be the city’s fourth Youth Poet Laureate.
Arts & Culture
Are Houston’s African American Arts Groups Getting A Smaller Piece Of The Funding Pie?
Posted on · A recent forum in the museum district sought to answer that question.
News
Can Some Business Lessons Boost The Bottom Line For Houston Artists?
Posted on · A new partnership aims to help “starving artists” become more profitable.
How It Shapes Us
New Latino Theater Festival Seeks to Engage Houston’s Underrepresented Communities
Posted on · The city is partnering with the Alley Theater for the first-ever Latino Theater Festival.
Literature
Houstonians Invited to Submit Favorite Poems for City Anthology
Posted on · Poet Laureate Robin Davidson is leading the creation of Houston’s first-ever “Favorite Poem Project.”