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In this issue: A new, much needed opportunity for Houston’s teachers A sneak peak at Houston Artist Commissioning Project virtual artists We’re in: Houston Clean initiative Staff recommendations from Lee and Claire...
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HOUSTON (AUGUST 25, 2020) – Responding the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Society for the Performing Arts has launched Arts Forward, a $1.5 million Relief & Response fund. The fund will...
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In this issue: Donor Spotlight: Steve Trauber, Vice Chairman and Global Head of Energy with Citi, and a longtime SPA board member Announcing the SPA Houston Artist Commissioning Project Introducing staff digital recommendations...
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The Wells Fargo Student Art Contest aligns the visual arts with SPA’s mainstage programming. Each season, students from the Houston area submit artwork to SPA to compete for cash prizes and the...
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HOUSTON (JULY 17, 2020) – Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) announces a new commissioning project for Houston artists, SPA Houston Artist Commissioning Project (HACP). SPA’s goal is to promote and sustain...
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Co-commissioned by BalletX and Works & Process at the Guggenheim. Co-presented by Grand Rapids Ballet, The Kennedy Center and Society for the Performing Arts. “Brown Eyes” by Penny Saunders Dancers: Andrea Yorita...
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HOUSTON (March 23, 2020) – On a day that would have featured the announcement of the 20/21 season, Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) instead announces the launch of SPA Creative Connection, a project intended to...
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HOUSTON (March 12, 2020) – In response to Judge Lina Hildalgo’s recommendation to avoid all public gatherings over 250 people, a recommendation supported by Mayor Sylvester Turner, Society for the Performing Arts (SPA)...
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The Mexican American singer-songwriter brings her tour to Houston Friday, March 6, 2020 Download Approved Photos Here HOUSTON (February 12, 2020) – Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and Latin music icon Lila Downs returns...
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The troupe brings over 2,000 years of the Chinese acrobatic tradition to Houston HOUSTON (January 30, 2020) – Chinese acrobatic troupe, The Peking Acrobats, returns to Houston, presented by Society for the...