School Programs

Performing Arts Houston is dedicated to enriching the lives of K-12 and college students throughout the greater Houston area and supporting creativity and high-quality instruction in the classroom. In addition to the below-listed programs, the Education & Community team offers a variety of programs to support both students and teachers.

Our signature in-school residency program, the Collaborative Arts Project, provides middle-school Fine Arts (visual art & dance) classrooms with a 10-session program using creative writing to enhance traditional Fine Arts curriculum. For more information about CAP and to bring CAP to your school or classroom, please contact us at education@performingartshouston.org or by calling 713-632-8112.

Performing Arts Houston also offers regular Teacher Workshops for Fine Arts educators, leveraging the talents of the exceptional artists that we bring to Houston, providing teachers with innovative tools and perspectives to bring into the classroom. Upcoming teacher workshops are listed below.

22/23 Season Dates

Performing Arts Houston regularly adds Education & Community programs throughout the season, check this page and join our mailing list for updates.

Master Class with Dance Theatre of Harlem

February 1, 2023 | 5:45pm

Location: Institute of Contemporary Dance in Houston

Intermediate-to-advanced dance students are invited to explore technique and rep with two Dance Theatre of Harlem company members. Limited scholarships are available for students and teachers. Email education@performingartshouston.org for more information.

25th Annual Student Art Contest

Deadline for Submissions: March 10, 2023 | 6:00PM

Student Matinee: STOMP

March 24, 2023 | 11:00am

Location: Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Students in grades 5-10 attending public, private, or home schools in the Greater Houston area are invited to attend a special student performance of STOMP!

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