Sunday in the District

Sunday in the District is a vibrant day of creativity and culture throughout the University of Houston Arts District. Hosted by the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, the afternoon will feature Open Studios, a Student Art Sale, Moores School of Music student performances, Ballet Folklórico performances by students of the UH Dance Department, tours of the Blaffer Art Museum featuring the 2024 Texas Biennial, and family activities presented by the School of Theatre & Dance and Public Art of the University of Houston System.

ABOUT THE ARTS DISTRICT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

The Arts District at the University of Houston is a vibrant cultural hub for the city of Houston, home to the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts and the full range of the visual and performing arts. Spanning multiple venues and buildings, the district is dedicated to fostering creativity and collaboration among students, faculty, and the Houston community. The District offers galleries, theaters, studios, and performance spaces where visual arts, music, dance, and theater come to life. Through exhibitions, performances, and public programs, the Arts District serves as a dynamic space for exploration, innovation, and community engagement. It is a place where creativity flourishes and culture thrives.

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Event	Details	Location	Time	Hosted by
Art Sale	Discover unique, original works created by the School of Art undergraduate students, ranging from paintings and intricate sculptures to captivating prints, and mixed media pieces. This is a fantastic opportunity to support local emerging artists while adding one-of-a-kind pieces to your collection.	Elgin Street Studios \| Moran Courtyard at the Fine Arts Building	12PM - 5PM	School of Art
Open Studios	Explore the diverse range of works in progress, engage with talented graduate students, and gain insight into their artistic processes.	Elgin Street Studios \| Third Floor	12PM - 5PM	School of Art
Blaffer Museum Tours	Blaffer Art Museum invites to to join us for free guided tours of the 2024 Texas Biennial: The Last Sky and Makeshift Memorials, Small Revolutions. Explore the methods and motivations behind these innovative, dynamic group exhibitions of renowned Texas and internationally known artists.	Blaffer Art Museum	TOURS WILL TAKE PLACE EVERY 30 MINUTES BETWEEN 1PM - 4:30PM	Blaffer Art Museum
Dance Performance: NOMAD	Toni Leago Valle presents "NOMAD," a dynamic contemporary dance that explores our constant journey through time.	Blaffer Art Museum	12:30PM & 12:45PM	School of Theatre & Dance \| Dance Department
FOOD TRUCKS	Waffle Bus and Fuego will be providing lunch on-site! Enjoy delicious waffle creations and flavorful bites to satisfy your cravings.	Located between Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Elgin Street Studios	12PM - 3PM	Waffle Bus and Fuego
EVERYBODY	EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs Jenkins Guest Director: José Zayas Overview: Everybody is a modern comic adaptation of the 15th Century morality play Everyman and one of the first recorded plays in the English language. This modern adaptation sees Everybody visited by God and Death, as well as Friendship, Kinship, all their Stuff, and a few surprising others as they prepare for a journey into the hereafter. It questions the meaning of life, death, and everything in between. Click here to purchase tickets.	Quintero Theatre	2PM & 8PM	School of Theatre & Dance
Music Performances	Student performances including string quartets, vocal ensembles, jazz trios, mariachi, and woodwind ensembles.	Elgin Street Studios \| Third Floor	12:30PM - Houston Youth Symphony Wind Quartet 1:00 PM - AURA Chamber Groups 2:30 PM - UH Woodwind Chamber Group	Moores School of Music
Costume Closet Pop-Up & Family Art Activity	Join the Costume Department of the School of Theatre & Dance for a whimsical journey from "page" to "stage"! Explore enchanting costume renderings inspired by the fairies of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Grab a handout of neutral figures and unleash your creativity. Design your own magical look and let your imagination take flight!	Elgin Street Studios \| First Floor, Room 140	12PM - 5PM	School of Theatre & Dance \| Theatre Department
Family Activity: Paper Lanterns	Join Public Art UHS as we create paper lanterns inspired by Gabby Constantine’s A Home Built of Lace.	Moran Courtyard at the Fine Arts Building	1PM - 4PM	Public Art of the University of Houston System

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