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August 9th: Artist Resource Intern Fall 2026
Apply to become part of Team Fresh Arts! The Fresh Arts Artist Resource Intern position is ideal for creative, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and community-minded, emerging professionals looking to start a career in nonprofit work and/or arts administration.
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August 16th: Midtown Artist in Residency #2
The Midtown Artist in Residency Program supports one emerging or mid-career Houston artist through a four-month, in-person residency from October 2026 through January 2027. The selected artist will receive 24/7 access to a private office-suite workspace, a $20,000 stipend, professional documentation support, marketing and promotional support from Midtown’s in-house team, access to Midtown’s cultural partners, a featured presentation at a Cultural Arts Mixer, and a culminating public presentation at the conclusion of the residency
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September 13th: Call for Creatives: National Arts and Humanities Month Midtown Sign Wrap
Midtown Houston Cultural Arts and Entertainment District is seeking artists and or graphic designers to create a unique design or artwork honoring National Arts and Humanities month. Through the Request for Proposals process, ONE proposed design will be selected and the finalist will receive $1,500 for their design, and their presence for installation and artist talk
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR: EXHIBITION
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August 7th: RFQ Arts District Houston Newspaper Stand Mini Mural Project
Arts District Houston (ADHou), managed by Fresh Arts, invites Houston area artists to submit qualifications to design and paint two existing newspaper stands as original public artworks. Two artists will be selected, with each artist commissioned to transform one newspaper stand into a hand-painted mini mural. Upon completion, the newspaper stands will be permanently installed at two new locations in the Arts District
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR: FUNDING
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August 14th: The Queer|Art Design Grant ($10,000)
The Queer|Art Design Grant is a new initiative supporting projects that explore queer histories, legacies, and futures. The program will award two $10,000 USD grants to emerging queer creatives across the design industry. The Queer|Art Design Grant provides critical support to US-based designers working across a variety of disciplines, including graphic design, architecture/landscape architecture, industrial/product design, fashion/textile/wearables, digital design, service design, furniture/home decor, materials research, interior design, and more.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR: EMPLOYMENT
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August 17th: Teacher Advisory Group for the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
The 2026-27 Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) will provide strategic recommendations, support in writing exhibition-specific materials, and advocate for CAMH programs within their classrooms, schools, and community. CAMH will offer each member of TAG an advance opportunity to learn more about upcoming exhibitions, programs, and have behind-the-scenes experiences at the Museum.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR: RESIDENCY
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August 10th: Dance Source Houston 2026-27 Artists In Residence
Dance Source Houston's Artist-in-Residence program is open to Greater Houston dance artists of all genres. Artists for 2026/2027 will be selected based upon their desire to push themselves and their work to new levels by taking risks and maximizing their time in the residency. The residency will culminate with performances of new work created during Barnstorm Dance Fest in April 2027. A maximum of two artists will be selected for the AIR cohort.
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BONUS: NEW FROM THE RESOURCE LIBRARY
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Sharing Your Work Online: Digital Marketing Toolkit for Creatives Part 1 (Social Media)
This toolkit is designed to help creatives build confidence in their social media marketing skills by providing a curated collection of resources, tools, and practical guidance for creating a sustainable online presence. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your existing approach, you’ll find guides, apps, and best practices to help you plan, create, and share content in a way that feels authentic to your creative practice.
EXPLORE THE TOOLKIT
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Join the Fresh Arts x Arts District Houston Volunteer Team!
We’re building a team of volunteers to support us with our upcoming programs this summer and beyond! Every contribution—big or small—helps us create more opportunities for artists and strengthen Houston's creative community. Opportunities include event support, hospitality, social media assistance, administrative tasks and more. Joining our volunteer program is a great way to connect with fellow creatives and community members who are passionate about supporting the arts. Volunteers play an important role in making our work possible, and we're deeply grateful to everyone who chooses to share their time, skills, and energy with us.
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Fresh Arts is supported by:
Art Colony Association * Art Houston Magazine * City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance * HEB * Heimbinder Family Foundation * Houston Endowment * Mid-America Arts Alliance * Sesh Coworking * Texas Commission on the Arts * Arts District Partners * Friends of Fresh Arts Members * and our generous supporters and individual donors.
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For the past 20 years, Fresh Arts has empowered local artists and creatives of all disciplines with the resources and tools they need for personal and professional success and has worked towards building a supportive and accessible network that champions the artists who make Houston a more vibrant and creative place to live.
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