Education & Community

This inspires a city

Performing Arts Houston Education and Community Programs leverage the talents of the artists we present on stage to create programs for schools and our community to Access, Discover, and Create in the performing arts. Learn more about our programs below.

School Programs

Learning experiences that change moments and lives.

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Collaborative Arts Project (CAP) is an in-school residency program bringing artists into the classroom.

Student matinees offer exclusive access to live performances for thousands of Houston area students each year.

The annual Student Art Contest inspires and supports a love for creativity.

Student tickets bring exceptional performances reach.

The Salazar Arts Internship Program gives college students access to careers in the arts.

Public Programs

Opportunities for all, to get involved and get inspired.

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Extended programs like masterclasses and workshops offer experiences you can feel and memories that last.

Westwood Trust Creative Chats allow us to get to know the art and artists we see.

Conversations on Dance Podcast lets us listen in discussions with today’s best.

Our Volunteer program is the perfect way to get involved.

Performance Opportunities

Real paths to the stage for the amazing artists of Houston.

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New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project allows Houston artists the chance to creative worlds on their terms.

Each year, H-E-B Performance Preludes create space for dozens of Houston artist groups to showcase their talents.

Lead support for Performing Arts Houston Education and Community Engagement programs is provided by ConocoPhillips.

Additional support is provided by H-E-B, Westwood Trust, Bank of Texas, Plains All American, Wells Fargo, the National Endowment for the Arts, Mid-America Arts Alliance, and Texas Commission on the Arts.

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Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Hours may vary. In-person transactions are available up to 90 min prior to showtime or by appointment.