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Register now for the 2024 State of Arts in Education Symposium!

You are cordially invited to our annual State of the Arts in Education symposium. Hear from experts on the current landscape of arts education in Houston, and join us in honoring Champion in Education awardee Wenden Sanders and Champion in the Arts awardee Erwin Brown.

Students at Mitchell Elementary participate in 'Songs from the Heart' from Ars Lyrica Houston

Arts Connect Houston is building a future in which every child thrives because they have a complete education that

includes the arts.

WHAT WE DO


Arts Connect unites the Greater Houston community to ensure access to high-quality arts education in creative writing, dance, music, theater, and the visual arts for every student, beginning with Houston ISD.
 
We accomplish our mission through:

  • Collecting Actionable Data

  • Driving Advocacy

  • Building Capacity

  • Unlocking New Investments

WHO WE ARE

Arts Connect is a collective impact organization that unites over 90 partners including Houston ISD, arts & culture organizations, funders and the community. By maximizing change through collective impact, Arts Connect ensures that the entire community understands the fundamental necessity of the arts for all children.
 
We share a vision to realize the tremendous potential of every student by ensuring the arts as essential to a complete education, recognizing that
when students prosper, our community thrives.

Thank You to Our Supporters

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