PUBLIC ART
There is nothing more exciting than stumbling upon a public work of art while exploring a new area. Fortunately, Arts District Houston is filled with off the beaten path public art installations and experiences. We've created a guide with some highlights. One highlight includes David Adickes' Mount Rush Hour.
The debut of his early iconic and highly visible monumental sculptures marked a pivotal moment along the timeline of Houston art history when public artwork turned from the traditional to the contemporary. David Adickes was one of the first artists, if not the first, to establish a studio in the area and many of his early works created here — most notably his series of large-scale Presidents’ busts. The artist has been active in Houston since 1951.
VISIT
Arts District Houston is home to 300+ studio spaces for local artists, designers, and makers where you can see firsthand how art gets made.
The District is situated along the Washington Avenue Corridor and touts the highest concentration of working artists in Texas. This state-appointed Arts and Cultural District has a rich history and encompasses the First and Sixth Wards, two of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods.
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CHECK OUT EVENTS
HAPPENING IN THE DISTRICT
From art openings and outdoor markets to pop-up experimental performances and the now legendary FOTOFEST, visit the Arts District Houston events calendar and plan your next visit.
PERFORMING ARTS
With tremendous support from the residents of Old Sixth Ward, Alice Valdez founded MECA in 1977 with the intent to create a safe space for self-discovery through the arts for youth in our neighborhoods
Since then, MECA has grown it’s dynamic out-of-school programs to supplement regular school curriculums with arts education and, as a National Performance Network (NPN) member, incorporates the creation and presentation of performances and stage productions into its annual calendar of public-facing events in service of our community.
