Fresh Arts Blog

We’re excited to expand our Fresh Arts Board and are looking for passionate individuals who love supporting the arts! If you’re enthusiastic about shaping Houston’s vibrant arts scene and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Pictured: Gracie Chavez, Council Member Mario Castillo, Angela Carranza  |  Photos by Doogie Roux Houston Makes Music! On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the global celebration of music returned to Houston for its sixth consecutive year, activating the city through celebrations of creative expression and human connection. Now powered by Fresh Arts for its second year,

Fresh Arts 2025 Impact Report 2025 was a year of transition and momentum building for Fresh Arts, shaped by the artists and communities we serve. We stayed grounded in what matters most: listening, showing up, and building artist-driven programs that meet real needs across Houston. We also welcomed new board members after revising our approach

Fresh Arts is delighted to introduce the newest members of our Board of Directors! Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our mission, and we are excited to have them on board as we continue working toward our goals. Their unique perspectives and expertise will be invaluable as we

On December 17, 2025, Fresh Arts gathered with guests in the Winter Street Studios Gallery to celebrate  the end of the year, showcase the work of talented alumni from one of our most popular flagship programs, raise funds to support its next cohort, and tease what else is coming next. What followed was a very special

Pictured: Team members from Fresh Arts, SMU Data Arts, and Houston Endowment Arts & Culture Director Bao-Long Chu A Night of Shared Insight, Creative Connection, and Collective Vision On November 19, 2025,  more than 70 artists and creative workers from all over the Greater Houston Area came together at The DeLuxe Theater in Houston’s historic

Fresh Arts Brings a Fresh Approach to Make Music Day Houston Carrying on a beloved tradition with new leadership, community partnerships, and a renewed commitment to equity and access. Music will fill the streets of Houston once again this summer, and this year, it’s with a fresh new beat. Fresh Arts is proud to announce

May 5, 2025 At a time when national funding for the arts is increasingly uncertain, Fresh Arts is proud to continue investing in the people who power Houston’s creative landscape—its artists. We’re excited to announce that Artist INC Houston is back for its 8th year, helping local creatives gain the tools, training, and community they

Fresh Arts x Carni-Ball Team (Gracie Chavez, Daizy Mendoza, Angela Carranza, Jade Boldenow, Mary Forbes, Jannah Collins, Joseph Arriaga, Tony Carranza, Charles Scott, Roman Bible) The Annual Fresh Arts Ball is an extraordinary event that never fails to amaze. It is both a celebration of Houston’s vibrant art scene and an essential fundraiser to keeping it alive

Fresh Arts is delighted to introduce the newest members of our Board of Directors! Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our mission, and we are excited to have them on board as we continue working toward our goals. Their unique perspectives and expertise will be invaluable as we