Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2024: A Conversation with Urias Merino
As part of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Midtown Houston is excited to present a new sign wrap at Bagby Park titled “You Can’t Say Houston, Without Us (Shaping The Future Together)” by local artist Urias Merino. We had the privilege of sitting down with Urias to discuss his work and the inspiration behind […]
Houston Hispanic Icons Honored in Midtown Houston Public Art
Houston continues to be lauded as one of the most diverse cities in the country. As such, we proudly celebrate the rich, diverse cultures that make our city so special year-round. This month and next, we’re spotlighting Houstonians of Latin descent for National Hispanic Heritage Month. In honoring this month, we want to start by […]
Murals with a Message: See Latest Works by Local Artists in Midtown Houston
Amidst a global pandemic and a national lens focused on social justice issues, Midtown Houstonhas partnered with UP Art Studio to create relevant, unconventional mini murals in the district. The two organizations commissioned local artists Renee Victor and Armando Castelan to create works that confront prevailing issues in the world today with hopes of sparking […]