Mayor Sylvester Turner, City Of Houston | City Of Houston website
Mayor Sylvester Turner, City Of Houston | City Of Houston website
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) has announced the allocation of $130,833 in grants to seven individuals and nonprofit organizations. These grants aim to promote cultural tourism and resilience across Houston. The funding is part of the City's Initiative, a competitive grant program managed by the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) and supported by a portion of the city's Hotel Occupancy Tax.
The City’s Initiative offers grants in three categories: Art + Neighborhood Cultural Destinations, Art + Disaster Resilience Awareness, and Art + Conference Tourism. Each year, MOCA also provides funding for special community initiatives.
“Our City blooms with a wide range of arts experiences available every day and reminds each of us of the value of art and artists in the success of Houston,” said Necole S. Irvin, director at MOCA.
Among the recipients is Friends of River Oaks Theatre, which will host a final-cut screening of Cinema Revival at the 2025 Houston Media Conference. This event is part of the Art + Conference Tourism category.
HOPERA received funding under the Art + Neighborhood Cultural Destinations category for its contemporary chamber opera "As One," scheduled for performances on November 18 and 20, 2024.
Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative will partner with National Partnership for New Americans to present an art installation at the National Immigrant Inclusion Conference from December 8-10, 2024. This initiative was awarded under Art + Conference Tourism.
Performing Arts Houston plans to collaborate with Solange Knowles' artist collective Saint Heron for a series titled "Eldorado Ballroom" in January 2025. This project falls under Art + Neighborhood Cultural Destinations.
Shabach Enterprise's Fade to Black Arts Festival will take place from June 8-14, 2025, celebrating African American art forms across Downtown Houston. It received funding under Art + Neighborhood Cultural Destinations.
Stacey Summers' book "Brian, Mike, and Mrs. Chippy's Amazing Adventure" aims to inspire children through public events featuring literary readings and discussions. This initiative was awarded in the same category.
WELEAD's Nigerian Exhibit will be displayed at Houston City Hall from October 16, 2024, to January 3, 2025. It showcases Nigerian culture through traditional installations and serves as an educational platform for underserved communities.
Both MOCA and HAA play significant roles in supporting arts and cultural programs throughout Houston by guiding investments that expand access to these programs while attracting visitors and leveraging private investment.
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