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The 37th annual Houston Art Car Festival & Parade rolls into town this weekend
Read full article: The 37th annual Houston Art Car Festival & Parade rolls into town this weekendThe festival & parade is set to showcase more than 250 mobile masterpieces from across the country, including nearly 100 new, never-been-seen creations.
Fight hunger and support local artists at Empty Bowls Houston
Read full article: Fight hunger and support local artists at Empty Bowls HoustonIt's a unique lunch fundraiser when Houston area ceramists, woodturners, artists, and Houston Center for Contemporary Craft collaborate to support the Houston Food Bank in fighting hunger.
Pop-up art show and fundraiser held for artists who were affected by the fire at Winter Street Studios
Read full article: Pop-up art show and fundraiser held for artists who were affected by the fire at Winter Street StudiosIt’s been a month since a fire destroyed several studios and damaged countless artwork, equipment, and personal belongings at the Winter Street Studios.
See their art: Young Houston-area students win in several age groups in statewide fish artwork contest
Read full article: See their art: Young Houston-area students win in several age groups in statewide fish artwork contestSeveral young Texans used their artistic skills to compete in Texas Parks and Wildlife and Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest this year.
Local artist that made JJ Watt murals across Houston bids farewell
Read full article: Local artist that made JJ Watt murals across Houston bids farewellHis work has become well known throughout the Houston area, primarily for murals showcasing the likes of Jose Altuve, James Harden, and most of all, J.J. Watt. “We ended up going with a J.J. Watt theme. His commissioned work has covered all Houston sports, but he said he’s painted walls of Watt more than others. “It’s shocking to see him leaving,” Hawkins said, who added when you’ve dedicated so much to Houston as did J.J. Watt, it becomes an expectation to stay. Saldana said clients have called him already asking to update their walls, as Houston says goodbye to J.J. Watt.
Here’s how Houston-area artists can earn a $1,000 grant through Red Bull
Read full article: Here’s how Houston-area artists can earn a $1,000 grant through Red BullHOUSTON – Calling all artists in the Houston-area! Red Bull wants to help the art community with direct funding to save the arts. The Red Bull Arts Microgrant Program, first established in Detroit, is an unrestricted grant aimed to help encourage artists to continue their work. Two artists in each participating city will be given a monthly lump sum of $1,000 to kick-start their projects in an effort “to support them to continue their work during this difficult moment.”Winning artists can also showcase their work on Red Bull Art’s social media channels. To be eligible, artists must be 18 years or older and have a CV or resume.