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‘Houston has taught us to be resilient’: Twin brother artists recovering from Winter Street Studios fire 7 months later
Read full article: ‘Houston has taught us to be resilient’: Twin brother artists recovering from Winter Street Studios fire 7 months laterIt has now been seven months since large fire at the Winter Street Studios displaced more than 100 Houston artists.
Winter Street Studios fire update: Houston donates $250K to Emergency Relief Fund for artists
Read full article: Winter Street Studios fire update: Houston donates $250K to Emergency Relief Fund for artistsMayor Sylvester Turner and the city of Houston announced a $250,000 donation to the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) Emergency Relief Fund for artists who were affected by the December fire at Winter Street Studios.
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.
‘We lost everything in our studio’: KPRC 2 Investigates obtains video showing devastating Winter Street Studios blast
Read full article: ‘We lost everything in our studio’: KPRC 2 Investigates obtains video showing devastating Winter Street Studios blastAn arsonist on the move... It’s what KPRC 2 Investigates identified after obtaining surveillance video of the devastating blast at Winter Street Studios.
Houston Fire Department says possible suspect in arson at Winter Street Studios died by suicide 2 days after fire
Read full article: Houston Fire Department says possible suspect in arson at Winter Street Studios died by suicide 2 days after fireThe Houston Fire Department says a man they identified as a possible suspect in the fire at Winter Street Studios last Tuesday jumped to his death two days later as arson investigators and Houston Police arrived at his home to arrest him.
Art On The Avenue, Houston’s Ultimate ‘Buy Local’ Art Experience, happening this weekend
Read full article: Art On The Avenue, Houston’s Ultimate ‘Buy Local’ Art Experience, happening this weekendWe’re getting a sneak peek of their big three-day event, happening at Winter Street Studios.
New welcome center in First Ward gives nod to Houston’s local art scene
Read full article: New welcome center in First Ward gives nod to Houston’s local art sceneHOUSTON – Houston’s art scene is about to get bigger this year. Arts District Houston in Winter Street Studios will open their welcome center this Saturday at 1 p.m., bringing large-scale public art inside and out as a way to support local artists impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, a news release said. The new welcome center is roughly 230 square feet and will feature artwork from a local artist every month, and the grand opening will coincide with Sawyer Yards’ Second Saturday event, where visitors have the chance to meet hundreds of local artists during open studio hours, socially-distanced. Arts District Houston will also serve as a directory for visitors with suggestions of places to do in the area, the release said. Business hours are from Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.