Honoring History, Building Momentum
This month, Midtown is celebrating Black History Month, spotlighting local businesses, and sharing district updates you need to know. We’re also looking ahead to March with live music at Bagby Park, new artist opportunities, and the return of park programming.
Midtown Houston Launches Its First-Ever Artist-in-Residence Program for Multidisciplinary Artists
This year, Midtown Houston is doing something it has never done before. For the first time, Midtown is launching an official Artist in Residency Program—an new investment in local creativity that gives one Houston artist the time, space, and support to build new work while actively connecting with the community along the way. The idea […]
March Moves: Parks Programming Returns to Midtown
March programming is back in Midtown, and it’s bringing fresh energy to our parks all month long. Before spring officially arrives at the end of March, we’re kicking off the season early with outdoor fitness, wellness, and community moments designed to keep the Midtown community active, connected, and thriving. Whether you’re looking to dance it […]
Rodeo Days, Midtown Days: A New Sign Wrap Takes Over Bagby Park for Rodeo Season
Rodeo season is back in Houston—and Midtown is celebrating in full color. From February 24 through March 25, Midtown Houston will unveil a new sign wrap installation at Bagby Park: Rodeo Days, Midtown Days, created by Venezuelan-born, Houston-based artist and educator Johnny Laín. The wrap transforms the iconic Midtown letters into a bold visual story […]
Midtown Graffiti Report January 2026
Update that language to state – Year- to-date, our teams have remediated graffiti from 123 public sites. For a deeper look at our progress, view the monthly abatement report.
Now Open This February: Midtown Music Icons and Artist Residency
(Artist Lauren Luna at Midtown’s Art in Park 2017) Midtown Houston is pleased to announce a call for artists for February with even more ways for artists to leave a mark on the district—through projects that are highly visible, community-facing, and rooted in the belief that public art belongs in everyday places. As we […]
Building Midtown, Together
As 2026 begins, Midtown continues to grow through the people who live, work, and create here. From small businesses and new openings to community programs and shared spaces, this neighborhood is shaped by connection and care. The year ahead is about building on that energy and creating a Midtown that works for everyone.
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 […]
Thank You from the Midtown Team
2025 was a year of connection, creativity, and community care. Thank you for showing up, supporting our local businesses, and helping shape a brighter Midtown together.
Holiday / Winnie the Pooh Sign Wrap
National Arts and Humanities Month Surrealist Sign Wrap
Artist in Residency #2
