Meet DUAL: Midtown Houston’s First-Ever Artist in Residence
This year, Midtown Houston is doing something it has never done before. For the first time, Midtown is launching an official Artist in Residence Program, a new investment in local creativity that gives one Houston artist the time, space, and support to build new work while connecting with the community along the way. That first […]
Explore Midtown’s Four Parks During Earth Month
April is a good reminder to slow down and notice what is growing around us.
Summer Sign Wrap
Midtown Graffiti Report
Year-to-date, our teams have remediated graffiti from 183 public sites. For a deeper look at our progress, view the monthly abatement report.
Midtown Park and FIFA World Cup Green Corridor: Where Resilience, Innovation, and Community Come Together
Some greenspaces are more than a place to gather and find a shaded shelter. Some places represent the values of a neighborhood, the growth of a District and what forward thinking design can look like.
Midtown Is Blooming This Spring
Spring is taking shape across Midtown with new artist grants, community updates, and the return of outdoor park programming.
100 Years of Music Icons: A New Sign Wrap at Bagby Park Honors Jazz Legacy in Midtown
Jazz history is taking center stage in Midtown Houston. In celebration of International Jazz Day and the 100th birth anniversary of three American music icons—Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Morton Feldman—Midtown Houston is unveiling a new sign wrap installation at Bagby Park: 100 Years of Music Icons. The installation honors the enduring influence of these […]
A Greener Main Street Starts Here: How the FIFA World Cup Green Corridor Is Taking Shape in Midtown
In Midtown, even small changes to the streetscape can make a big difference in how people move through the district. More shade. More greenery. More comfort along the walk to a METRO stop, neighborhood business, or public space. That is what makes the Main Street Planting Improvements an important part of Midtown’s FIFA World Cup […]
Spring Looks Good on Midtown: Your Guide to April Park Programming
April in Midtown Houston brings that fresh-air energy—more sunshine, more movement, and more ways to stay connected. Whether you’re making something new at Teach You Tuesday, breaking a sweat in Bagby Park, or settling in for a movie night under the lights, Midtown Parks are your go-to for FREE springtime activities in the heart of Houston. This […]
Design for Midtown Outdoor Art Gallery Banner Program
Calling All Creatives: Two Midtown Art Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss
(Good Medicine Festival MicroGrant Event 2025) Midtown Houston is doubling down on its commitment to local artists in 2026—expanding funding and opening new calls for creatives across the district. This January, Midtown is opening two artist opportunities for Houston-based creatives: the return of the MidtownHOU Arts Micro Grants Program and a call for artists […]
Meet the 2026 MidtownHOU Arts Micro Grants Cycle 1 Awardees
Midtown Houston is continuing its investment in Houston’s creative community through the 2026 MidtownHOU Arts Micro Grants Program. We’re excited to announce the 2026 Cycle 1 Micro Grant awardees, supporting local artists and arts organizations who are bringing new creative work and community-driven projects to life in Midtown. As a vibrant, connected district at the heart […]