COMMUNITY AND EQUITY
We believe that by cultivating community, we can enhance the social capital of creatives and amplify a resonant collective voice that helps us all be seen and heard. We also believe that we should never stop learning, listening, and responding to the world around us. Diverse and equitable representation when it comes to institutional leadership, featured artists, funding for projects and organizations, and accessibility have been long-standing issues in the arts community in Houston and beyond. We are committed to actively build a healthy and equitable arts community. Fresh Arts is devoted to amplifying and engaging in conversation with artists and arts organizations rooted in advancing the voices of marginalized individuals and communities.
THE LIVELIHOOD OF ARTISTS & CREATIVES
We deeply respect and support working artists and creatives determined to make a living at their craft.
MAKING THINGS HAPPEN
We continually work to facilitate opportunities, enabling ideas to come to fruition.
GRIT
We admire grit, whether it’s the determination & fearlessness that comes with being working artists and entrepreneurs or the slightly unpolished, unexpected, underground nature of Arts District Houston and other artistic communities in Houston.
HOUSTON’S CREATIVE ECONOMY
We seek to enhance the creative landscape by championing artists and building creative commonplace, where artists can connect with each other, audiences, and buyers.
OPENNESS & ACCESSIBILITY
We a don’t have “a type”. Our stakeholders and audiences come form different cultures, neighborhoods, and creative disciplines, what they have in common is ingenuity and openness to new, unexpected experiences.
