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Bridging a generational divide in Houston’s music community

Posted on August 30, 2023 · The Houston Music Advisory Board holds a discussion Wednesday night about a "gap" between younger and older artists in town.

Arts & Culture

Houston commissioning 20 new ‘mini murals’ in five neighborhoods lacking public art

Posted on July 27, 2023 · Hundreds of traffic signal control boxes across the Houston area have been painted since 2015 by artists enlisted by UP Art Studio, which is operated by Houston couple Elia and Noah Quiles.

Town Square

LIVE from historical Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas – the birthplace of Juneteenth

Posted on June 17, 2022 · Today, we're on location where African Americans were officially declared free from slavery on June 19, 1865. Our conversation reflects on a time of celebration, while learning the history and the deeper meaning of the Juneteenth holiday itself.

Arts & Culture

Houston’s New Poet Laureate Thinks Poetry Can Help Us Reconnect During The Pandemic

Posted on May 5, 2021 · Interest in poetry has been rising over the past year, creating an opportunity for renewed community engagement as a new local poet laureate takes the helm.

Arts & Culture

Houston Is Looking For Its Next Poet Laureate

Posted on January 20, 2021 · 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.

Arts & Culture

New Houston ‘Mini Murals’ Aim To Bring Awareness To Human Trafficking

Posted on January 11, 2021 · 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 November 26, 2020 · 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 February 10, 2020 · 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 November 12, 2018 · Nineteen-year-old Jackson Neal was recently selected from applicants across Greater Houston to be the city’s fourth Youth Poet Laureate.