Arts & Culture
Arts and Culture
We want Greater Houston
to have the most vibrant
arts and culture
sector in the U.S.
Our Work
We support efforts to strengthen the arts and cultural sector—from world-recognized institutions to small and mid-size organizations to individual artists—by fostering collaboration, expanding the sector’s reach and resilience, and building capacity.
Our Work In Action
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The Channel | February 2026
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Ten Artists Selected for 2026 Houston Endowment Jones Artist Awards
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Up next on Upstream: How data and arts go hand-in-hand
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Jones Artist Awards Program
The Houston Endowment Jones Artist Awards Program was created by the Foundation in 2023 to recognize local artists and reflect the many stories and perspectives of Greater Houston’s residents. Jones Artist Award recipients receive individual grants and the opportunity to exhibit their work on a rotating basis in Houston Endowment’s headquarters.
Through Weingarten Art Group, Houston Endowment conducts a public open call for submissions each year. The initial call in late 2022 received over 140 submissions.
