2025 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

2024 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Singer performing on stage with a microphone, next to text about human connection and love progression.
A smiling woman in a library, holding books. Text on the image describes The Free Black Women's Library HTX, a trading library focusing on books by Black women, aiming to amplify and celebrate their voices. It honors authors like Phillis Wheatley, Toni Morrison, and others, providing a space for storytelling, writing workshops, and author talks to connect Black writers and communities.
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Portrait of Keda Sharber with description text about her work as a Houston-based storyteller and artist, featuring achievements in film and photography.
Profile of a filmmaker named Jaxon Lara. The text describes him as a native Texan with a passion for various art forms, particularly filmmaking, which combines visuals, music, and storytelling. He aspires to release a feature-length film in theaters. The background includes gold and black abstract design, with a smiling man in a checkered shirt and tie on the right side.
Profile of a cultural worker and community historian named Will North, based in Houston, Texas, with a focus on writing, visual art, and intergenerational dialogues. The image includes his portrait and information about his work as a mentor, art history instructor, and organizer of cultural immersion trips in the U.S.
A woman with curly hair wearing a polka dot sleeve top, positioned against a background with abstract patterns. Text on the left reads: Loren Holmes. It describes her as a black single mother and dance performance artist, aiming to raise awareness and support for black women through storytelling.
A professional portrait of a woman with natural curly hair, wearing glasses and a purple top. Next to her is text about her life, education, and work, mentioning her name, origin from Little Rock, Arkansas, studies at Florida A & M University and University of Houston, and her use of artistic mediums to explore Black narratives.
Profile of Amenta Bonita Cutliff with a description about creating works in fashion, digital arts, and craft focusing on beauty, spirituality, and society. The photo shows a smiling woman with long hair, wearing a white shirt.
Portrait of a person with an afro hairstyle, wearing earrings and a green top, against a black and gold textured background. Text beside the portrait quotes them discussing cultural juxtaposition and the role of people of color in global culture.

2023 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

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Profile and portrait of Chasity Sereal, a fashion designer known for whimsical, fairy tale-inspired designs, and past Project Runway finalist. Image includes descriptive text about her career and achievements. Sereal is pictured smiling, wearing an ornate gown with braided hair.
A text detailing Wyntress X'ion's journey as an abstract expressionist artist, using various mediums to explore cultural and personal themes. The artist is pictured standing in an art studio with a smile, wearing a black jacket. The studio features artwork and cultural objects on the walls.
Randy Palmer Wrosiv sitting in front of his colorful and abstract Afro-Surrealist artwork, holding a palette. The image is accompanied by text describing Wrosiv's artistic inspiration and approach, highlighting his focus on African American heritage and contemporary art.
Profile of Reginald C. Adams, a public artist known for community-driven public art projects. The image includes a portrait of a smiling man in a black hat and jacket, standing in front of a Juneteenth plaque. The text describes his dedication to using art to engage communities, highlighting his achievements over 30 years, including the production of over 350 art projects and collaborations with thousands of community members.