About us
Fresh Arts champions the artists who make Houston a more vibrant and creative place to live.
We empower Houston artists. We provide the opportunities, resources, and tools they need to advance their careers, connect more deeply with their communities, support their livelihoods, and keep creating work that enriches lives.
Our programs include: commissions for public art projects, professional training workshops, fiscal sponsorship, an artist residency, and much more.
Check out some of our free online resources including the Artist Opportunity Board and Art on Tap Newsletter!
Fresh Arts empowers local artists through programs that build knowledge, amplify local resources, and connect communities.
Fresh Arts was born from a 2012 merger of two prominent Houston arts service organizations: Spacetaker (est. 2003) and Fresh Arts Coalition (est. 2002). Spacetaker, founded by artist David A. Brown, identified a need for artists to build sustainable careers and Fresh Arts Coalition, founded by Marita Fairbanks, used collaborative marketing to promote unique arts programs. Today, powered by a small but passionate team, Fresh Arts supports Greater Houston artists of all disciplines & stages by helping them cultivate community, attract new audiences, share resources, build skills, and create momentum for their projects.