News & Press
2023
Houston Style Magazine, September 2023 | “Celebrate Arts District Houston Throughout October” by Style Magazine Newswire
KHOU 2, September 2023 | “Insiders, the Bayou City Art Festival is back 🖼️” by Krisna Menier
Culture Map Houston, September 2023 | “Inaugural event invites Houstonians to ramble through art-filled wonderland” by Culture Map
Houstonia, September 2023 | “Zine Fest Houston’s Nebulous History Is All Part of Its Legacy” by Daniel Renfrow
https://www.houstoniamag.com/arts-and-culture/2023/09/zine-fest-houston-history
Paper City Mag, September 2023 | “Houston arts and cultural organizations get $5 million in funding” by Caitlin Shu
https://www.papercitymag.com/arts/houston-fresh-arts-gala-returns-costumes-thunder-ball/
365 Things to do in Houston, August 2023 | “5 Must Do Things near Washington Avenue” by Brooke Viggiano
https://365thingsinhouston.com/2023/08/15/5-must-do-things-on-washington-avenue-houston/#
Houston Chronicle, August 2023 | “Houston artists can win $1,200 in Midtown sign design competition for Hispanic Heritage Month” by Ryan Nickerson
The Leader, August 2023 | “Art Valet: Outdoor markets move inside for one big event” by Mitch Cohen
Houstonia, July 2023 | “Our Guide to the Best Weekend Ever in Houston” by Geneva Diaz
https://www.houstoniamag.com/arts-and-culture/things-to-do-houston
The Dance Dish, July 2023 | “Dr. Lindsay Gary Connects Places of Home in Space Taking Residency” by Adam Castaneda
https://thedancedish.org/dr-lindsay-gary-connects-places-of-home-in-space-taking-residency/
USA Today 10 Best, July 2023 | “Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of these 10 amazing arts districts in the US”
https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-arts-district-2023/
The Leader, July 2023 | “Art Valet: Tour of arts district happening Saturday” by Mitch Cohen
Houston Public Media, July 2023 | “Cultural arts group looking for artist to design “midtown” sign for Hispanic Heritage Month” by Nicolas Pinto
City Cast Houston, June 2023 | “Meet Houston’s Salsa Teacher” by Brooke Lewis
https://houston.citycast.fm/3-questions/meet-houston-s-salsa-teacher
Houston Public Media, June 2023 | “Houston’s first mayoral candidate forum discusses economic impact of the arts community” by Ariel Worthy
Culture Map Houston, May 2023 | “Fresh Arts presents Artist Inc. Houston 2023 Presentation Night” by Fresh Arts
Paper City Mag, March 2023 | “James Bond Is Brought Back to Life in Houston’s Zany Arts Gala — Fresh Arts Brings the Thunder” by Caitlin Hsu
Paper City Mag, February 2023 | “Houston’s Beloved Fresh Arts Gala Is Finally Returning With More Super Costume Zaniness — Get Ready for Thunder Ball” by Catlin Hsu
https://www.papercitymag.com/arts/houston-fresh-arts-gala-returns-costumes-thunder-ball/
FOX 26, February 2023 | “Fresh Arts raises more than $165K with Thunder Ball fundraiser for studio building destroyed in fire” by Ahmed Sharma
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fresh-arts-raises-more-than-165k-through-thunder-ball-fundraiser
Houston CityBook, February 2023 | “Weathering Three Years of Cancellations — and a Devastating Fire — the Fresh Arts ‘Thunder Ball’ Rolls In” by Chris Becker
https://www.houstoncitybook.com/fresh-arts-houston-2659443436/
KPRC 2, February 2023 | “Winter Street Studios fire update: Houston donates $250K to Emergency Relief Fund for artists” by Ninfa Saavedra
FOX 26, February 2023 | “Fresh Arts to hold fundraiser gala as studio building recovers from fire” by Ahmed Sharma
The Leader, January 2023 | “Art Valet: Art fundraiser for Winter Street Studios Saturday” by Mitch Cohen
KHOU2 , January 2023 | “Pop-up art show and fundraiser held for artists who were affected by the fire at Winter Street Studios” by Re’Chelle Turner
PaperCity , January 2023 | “Inside the Winter Street Studios Fire Bombing and How the Houston Arts Community Is Already Rallying to Help Devastated Artists” by Catherine D. Anspon
2022
KHOU2, December 2022 | “Artists hoping to salvage work after fire intentionally set to Sawyer Yards studios, firefighters say” by Anayeli Ruiz
Paper City Mag, December 2022 | “Inside the Winter Street Studios Fire Bombing and How the Houston Arts Community Is Already Rallying to Help Devastated Artists” by Catherine D. Anspon
Culture Map Houston, December 2022 | “Here’s how Houston can draw up support for artists who lost everything in the Winter Street fire” by Holly Beretto
https://houston.culturemap.com/news/arts/winter-street-studios-fire-help-artists-donate-fund/
FOX 26 Houston, November 2022 | “Houston nonprofits to support during GivingTuesday 2022” by FOX 26 Digital
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/givingtuesday-2022-houston-nonprofits-to-support
Houston Food Finder, October 2022 | “Annual Art Festival in Houston Offers Food Trucks, Chef Demos and More” by Minh Truong
Houstonia Magazine, September 2022 | “5 Women Changing Houston’s Art Scene From the Top” by Amarie Gipson
https://www.houstoniamag.com/arts-and-culture/women-art-leaders-in-houston
Houston Arts Journal, February 2022 | “Meet Angela Carranza, Fresh Arts’ New Executive Director” by Catherine Lu
https://houstonartsjournal.com/2022/02/21/meet-angela-carranza-fresh-arts-new-executive-director/
Preview Houston Chronicle, February 2022 | “Fresh Arts names Angela Carranza executive director after she led them through the pandemic” by Andrew Dansby
Houston Press, February 2022 | “Fresh Arts Has a New Executive Director and a New Considerations in its 20th Anniversary Year” by Margaret Downing
https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/fresh-arts-adapting-to-new-concerns-from-artists-12807883
Paper City, January 2022 | “Two Art Auctions Bolster the Healing Arts and Fresh Arts in Houston — Making a Difference With Beautiful Works” by Vivian Phillips
https://www.papercitymag.com/arts/houston-art-auctions-fresh-art-healing-arts/
CultureMap, January 2022 | ‘UNBELIEVABLE’ ART SALE – Longtime Houston arts nonprofit unveils ‘unbelievable’ pop-up auction in lieu of annual gala
Houston Press, January 2022 | “Pivoting Because of COVID-19, Fresh Arts Cancels Its Ball and Opens an Auction”
https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/fresh-arts-pop-up-auction-is-about-to-get-underway-12725960
Houstonia, January 2022 | “Very Artsy News: Pop-Up Art Auction, Grants and More” by Amarie Gipson
https://www.houstoniamag.com/arts-and-culture/2022/01/very-artsy-news-january-18
Houstonia, January 2022 | “Very Artsy News: Fresh Arts, HCP and more” by Amarie Gipson
https://www.houstoniamag.com/arts-and-culture/2022/01/very-artsy-news-january-5
Culture Map, January 2022 | “Longtime Houston arts nonprofit unveils ‘unbelievable’ pop-up auction in lieu of annual gala” by Steven Devadanam
2021
Houston Chronicle, September 2021 | “Fresh Arts takes a fresh approach, making connections between artists” by Andrew Dansby
ArtHouston Magazine, September 2021 | “Interviews of “A Single Thread Weaves a Future” Artist Residency” by John Bernhard
Houston Press, August 2021 | “Best Bets: Psycho, A Golden Jubilee, and An Afrofuturist Affair” by Natalie De La Garza https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/best-bets-the-week-of-august-12-18-2021-11710666
The Leader, July 2021 | “Art Valet: Experience collection of creativity at Sawyer Yards” by Mitch Cohen
https://www.theleaderneaws.com/the_arts/artvalet/art-valet-experience-collection-of-creativity-at-sawyer-yards/article_1a99cd7a-df55-11eb-bdf5-431d87b9fb39.html
Houstonia, July 2021 | “This New Sawyer Yards Art Installation Spotlights Black Women’s Unapologetic Femininity” by Adrianne Reece
Houston Chronicle, June 2021 | “Fresh Arts’ residency gives opportunities for underrepresented Houston artists” by Ryan Nickerson https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/bellaire/article/Fresh-Arts-residency-gives-opportunities-for-16239964.php
The Leader, March 2021 | “Art Valet: Fresh Arts launches new residency” by Mitch Cohen
2020
Chron, July 2020 | “Fresh Arts in Houston focuses on diversity and equity” by Ryan Nickerson
2019
Chronicle, March 2019 | “Wild costumes light up Houston’s art world at ‘Glow Ball’ gala” by Alison Medley
2018
Chron, February 2018 | “Houston Fresh Arts crowd brings their costume, fundraising A-game to “Crystal Ball” gala” by Amber Elliott
Chron, February 2018 | “Fresh Arts Ball 2018”
https://www.chron.com/life/society/slideshow/Fresh-Arts-Ball-2018-178227.php
Houstonia Magazine, February 2018 | “Fresh Arts Gala Shines Bright Like a Diamond”
https://www.houstoniamag.com/slideshows/2018/2/6/2018-crystal-ball-gala
Houston Culture Map, February 2018 | “Houston’s glitterati gather to raise record amount at Fresh Arts Crystal Ball”
http://houston.culturemap.com/news/society/02-05-18-fresh-arts-crystal-ball/#slide=0
New Haven Register, January 2018 | “Crystal Ball” co-chair Stephanie Cockrell models a custom Miles David frock”
Paper City, January 2018 | “Houston’s Biggest Costume Reveal: Fresh Arts’ Wild Gala Themes Command the Spotlight, Create Major Buzz”
https://www.papercitymag.com/arts/crystal-ball-houston-costume-reveal-wild-themes/
Houston Chronicle, January 2018 | “Fresh Arts looks to future with Feb. 2 Crystal Ball Gala”
2017
Paper City, December 2017 | “Houston Artists Band Together to Recover from Hurricane Harvey: Vulnerable Community Shares Harrowing Stories, Hope for the Future”
https://www.papercitymag.com/arts/houston-artists-recover-hurricane-harvey-band-together/
Art & Object, October 2017 | “Houston’s Art Scene Recovery Efforts Post-Harvey” by Barbara Basbanes Richter
https://www.artandobject.com/news/houstons-art-scene-recovery-efforts-post-harvey
Paper City, September 2017 | “Houston’s Most Rollicking Art Party Looks to the Future: Next Year’s Theme is …” by Catarina Williams
https://www.papercitymag.com/arts/fresh-arts-2018-gala-crystal-ball-gala-art-party-looks-future/
Free Press Houston, September 2017 | “Visual Vernacular: The Strength of Texas Through Art” by Megan Hendley-Lopez
https://www.freepresshouston.com/visual-vernacular-the-strength-of-texas-through-art/
HyperAllergic, August 2017 | “Texas Arts Groups Gather Resources for Artists Impacted by Hurricane Harvey” by Benjamin Sutton https://hyperallergic.com/398071/texas-arts-groups-gather-resources-for-artists-impacted-by-hurricane-harvey/
Houston Chronicle, August 2017 | “Fresh Arts takes over management of Texas’ ‘largest creative community'” by Molly Glentzer https://www.houstonchronicle.com/culture/main/article/Fresh-Arts-taking-over-Washington-Avenue-Arts-11955425.php#photo-13889349
Houston Press, February 2017 | “Costumes and Revelry at the Fresh Arts’ Cineball” by Jack Gorman
https://www.houstonpress.com/slideshow/costumes-and-revelry-at-the-fresh-arts-cineball-9230836
2016
KHOU 11, November 2016 | “Previewing in the Winter Holiday Art Market” by KHOU 11
http://www.khou.com/video/features/previewing-the-winter-holiday-art-market/285-2423964
Houston Press, May 2016 | “Jenni Rebecca Stephenson and Fresh Arts Reach Settlement” by Steve Jansen
https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/jenni-rebecca-stephenson-and-fresh-arts-reach-settlement-8389268
Glasstire, March 2016 | “Dimpled, Twisted, and Buried at Fresh Arts” by Betsy Huete
http://glasstire.com/2016/03/01/dimpled-twisted-and-buried-at-fresh-arts/
Houston Press, February 2016 | “Jenni Rebecca Stephenson Sues Fresh Arts, Alleges A Firing “Scheme” [UPDATED]” by Steve Jansen
2015
Houstonia, December 2015 | “Erik Estrada and the Fate of the Free World” by Andrea Siso
http://www.houstoniamag.com/articles/2015/12/10/erik-estrada-and-the-fate-of-the-free-world
Glasstire, December 2015 | “Top Five: December 10, 2015” by Glasstire
Fresh Arts, November 2015 | “Winter Holiday Art Market 2015 FOX 26” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNXGbMn4gxg://
Chron, November 2015 | “Shop Fresh Arts’ Winter Holiday Art Market this weekend” by Joy Sewing
http://www.chron.com/life/article/Fresh-Arts-Winter-Arts-6642017.php#photo-8980718
Texas Standard, September 2015 | “Houston Artist Pays Tribute to Black Panther Party With 1980s Cartoons” by Amy Bishop
Free Press Houston, August 2015 | “Ultimate Justice and Art About Town” by Harbeer Sandhu
http://www.freepresshouston.com/ultimate-justice-and-art-about-town/
Houstonia, July 2015 | “Into the Furnace” by Nick Esquer http://www.houstoniamag.com/articles/2015/7/16/into-the-furnace-houston
Houston Press, May 2015 | “The Five Best Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: “Shadow Monsters,” Comicpalooza 2015 and More” by Olivia Flores Alvarez
Culture Map Houston, May 2015 | “Fresh Arts supporters have a sweet time at Gum Ball in crazy Candyland fashion” by Clifford Pugh http://houston.culturemap.com/news/society/05-22-15-fresh-arts-supporters-have-a-sweet-time-at-gum-ball-in-crazy-candyland-fashion/
Houston Press, May 2015 | “The Fresh Arts Gum Ball 2015: A Willy Wonka Themed Gala” by Daniel Kramer http://www.houstonpress.com/slideshow/the-fresh-arts-gum-ball-2015-a-willy-wonka-themed-gala-7443892
Arts and Culture TX, March 2015 | “PERFORMANIA: RECENT ADVENTURES IN ART/SCIENCE/HEALTH” by Nancy Wozny http://artsandculturetx.com/performania-recent-adventures-in-artsciencehealth/
Arts and Culture TX, February 2015 | “FRESH ARTS CSA ADAPTS THE UBER-TRENDY LOCALISM MODEL TO ART COLLECTING” by Nancy Zastudil
The Cougar, Febuary 2015 | “UH alumna debuts “troublewithwords” art exhibit” by Mitchell McCluskey
http://thedailycougar.com/2015/02/09/uh-alumnae-debuts-troublewithwords/
2014
Glasstire, December 2014 | “Top Five, Dec. 4, 2014” by Glasstire http://glasstire.com/2014/12/04/top-five-dec-4-2014/
Arts and Culture TX, October 2014 | “GYN AT FRESH ARTS” by Kelly Montana http://artsandculturetx.com/gyn-new-installation-and-performance-by-autumn-knight/
Arts and Culture TX, August 2014 | “FIVE EXPERIMENTAL PERFORMANCES TO CATCH THIS SEPTEMBER” by Nancy Wozny http://artsandculturetx.com/top-five-rare-awesome-september-shows-in-texas/?utm_source=Cocktails+at+Cherryhurst&utm_campaign=Cherry1&utm_medium=email
Houstonia, March 2014 | “Fresh Arts Gala” https://www.houstoniamag.com/arts-and-culture/2014/03/fresh-arts-gala-march-2014
Free Press Houston, August 2014 | “Transitional Artifacts” by Michael McFadden http://issuu.com/freepresshouston/docs/web_fph_0814/9?e=6639950%2F8846882&utm_source=Cocktails+at+Cherryhurst&utm_campaign=Cherry1&utm_medium=email
Houston Public Media, August 2014 | “Transitional Artifacts: An Art Exhibit Constantly in Flux ” by Michael Hagerty https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/2014/08/08/209975/transitional-artifacts-an-art-exhibit-constantly-in-flux/
Chron, April 2014 | “Fresh Arts holds Space Ball” https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/heights/news/article/Fresh-Arts-holds-Space-Ball-5385512.php
Chron, January 2014 | “Seismic Atlas opens at Fresh Arts” https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/heights/news/article/Seismic-Atlas-opens-at-Fresh-Arts-5145214.php
2013
Houston Chronicle, November 2013 | “Fresh Arts ushers in holiday spirit with 8th Annual Winter Holiday Art Market”
http://www.khou.com/video/features/previewing-the-winter-holiday-art-market/285-2423964
Houston Chronicle, July 2013 | “‘No Matter How Hard I Try I Can’t Look The Same as I Did Yesterday’ Fresh Arts August 29 – September 27”
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/article/No-Matter-How-Hard-I-Try-I-Can-t-Look-The-Same-9455441.php
Chron, April 2013 | “American Festival for the Arts at Fresh Arts’ Cultured Cocktails”
https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/article/American-Festival-for-the-Arts-at-Fresh-Arts-9533684.php
Houston Chronicle, Febuary 2013 | “Fresh Arts and Spacetaker toast nuptials at the Ball ‘N Chain Gala” by Lindsy Love http://glasstire.com/2016/03/01/dimpled-twisted-and-buried-at-fresh-arts/
2012
Houston Press, April 2012 | “Fresh Arts Coalition and Spacetaker Get Hitched” by Steve Jansen
https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/fresh-arts-coalition-and-spacetaker-get-hitched-6366812
2011
Houston Chronicle, January 2011 | “Blackball fundraiser benefits Glasstire, Fresh Arts”