Resiliency in the HeART of Downtown - Artist Commission
Funding Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Qualified artists
- Artist teams
Other requirements
- Geographic Scope: Downtown Houston
- Funding Source: City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Overview
Resiliency in the HeART of Downtown - Call For Artists
Funder: City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance (in partnership with Downtown Houston+)
Program: Central Houston Civic Improvement (CHCI) - Public Art Initiative
Overview:
Downtown Houston+ (DTH+) invites qualified artists and artist teams to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for Resiliency in the HeART of Downtown, a public art initiative that commissions original posters reflecting resilience, cultural identity, and community strength within Downtown Houston.
Award Amount: $2,000 commission per artist/team upon conclusion of the design process
Project Details:
- Each poster will incorporate a QR code (provided or approved by DTH+) that links viewers to a centralized disaster preparedness and resiliency awareness webpage and video
- Pairs compelling visual storytelling with accessible pathways to critical information related to:
- Emergency readiness
- Climate resilience
- Community resources
Eligible Applicants:
- Qualified artists
- Artist teams
Geographic Scope: Downtown Houston
Funding Source: City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Contact Information:
- Downtown Houston+ (DTH+)
- Address: 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 4250, Houston, Texas 77010
- Phone: 713.650.3022
- Website: downtownhouston.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Artists must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Contact for Application Information
Visit the Downtown Houston+ website for complete application details and to apply.
What Central Houston Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Central Houston Inc reported $114K in grants for 2023 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2022, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $209K
- Median grant
- $209K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX.
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