This project featured artists from all over the world, with the furthest being from Taiwan, ChingYu Cheng. She used natural wood and local fabrics to give her art an airy, breezy and natural twist. When I walked up to her house, it was windy and you could see the wind blow through her various fabrics, all so colorful, as if I was in a field of flowers. The soft gentle swoosh as each piece of fabric blew with the wind. The smell of cedar, oak from the wood! The houses on this row each told a different story, one about natural 4C hair, the journey to make it manageable while still searching to find the beauty within it, growing up in a shotgun house on Monterey, family pictures, watching old family videos and listening to the record player, the clay from all around Houston, the inability of seeds, fruit trees and Lucious tropical plants to be able to grow within it due to its lack of moisture retention and minerals and being thrown into a fairy tail, one with diverse characters of color as the main characters! This project was incredible with unspeakable artistry by some amazing artists! The winner received a monetary donation of $25,000. Best of luck to them all and thank you for the incredible installation!! read more

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We came here for an event for Safiya Sinclair's novel, How to Say Babylon. There are few allocated parking spaces, but plenty areas to park on the street. The space is clean and organized, and everyone was extremely helpful. I cannot wait to return to visit the actual houses/exhibit offered. Third Ward is an absolute gem. read more

Project Row Houses - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visited Project Row Houses during my trip to Houston. It is a block of shotgun houses that have been preserved and converted into art installations. When I arrived, I went to the welcome center and was greeted by an employee who gave me the rundown. She gave me a little history about the Project Row Houses and provided me with a map. Then I was off to explore the houses on my own. It was so interesting to see the creativity of the different artists and read more about what their installations were about. You will see everything from videos to mixed media. Did I mention that admission is free? So whenever you're in the historic 3rd Ward, please check it out. read more

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While looking up what to do on my visit to Houston, I came across Project Row Houses on Yelp. Project Row Houses seems to be an out of the box, non-typical tourist thing to do and decided to come by here this past Friday afternoon, around 12:15 pm. Located in the Third Ward area of Houston, Project Row Houses was started by Rick Lowe and a group of 6 other men that decided to take these row houses (also known as shotgun houses which are narrow homes that are typically ~ 12 feet wide that remind me of a tiny studio) and display unique art from local artists, based on the current theme (which cycles every quarter). These homes were in bad condition and were originally going to be destroyed. For this current theme (in its 50th cycle), healthy motherhood will run through February 2020. Then in March 2020, a new theme will begin. According to an employee that works at Healthy Women Houston, whom happened to be sitting on a couch in one of the homes that I walked into), she told me that the rates of mortality + mortality rates for pregnant African American women is very high, which is why Project Row House wanted to make this current cycle as the theme. I enjoyed talking to this employee, as I often work with a few non-profit organizations and am aware of the lack of nutrition education and access that people typically are faced with, which can be very harmful to a new mom and newborn. Anyways, there are about 8 or so homes that are open for local artists to create and express themselves. I was told by an employee (who was inside the office when I came in) that my husband and I were free to go into any of the homes that are open (which are primarily the ones facing Holman Street. Homes behind were lock and found out later on that some of the homes back here are provided for single mothers to live in). Being that there is a different interpretation of the theme, you may like one home over another. You may not like one of the homes you enter into or any at all. But it is just nice to keep an open mind and then move on to the next home. I really like the idea of this project and definitely will check out this place again the next time I'm in Houston, to see what the new theme is. Please note that there is free street parking on Holman St. Visting these homes is free. There is also a clean unisex restroom in the main office in case you need to use it. read more

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A row of shotgun shacks turned into free art galleries by local artists? awesome. I'd heard about this place for many years, but I finally got around to visiting them recently. The art exhibits change and the day we went, only some of the houses were open. I went into several, but the one I liked the best was the "seven deadly sins". It showed each of the seven deadly sins using dogs. There was a dog statue looking at itself in a mirror (vanity), a dog floating in the air about to pounce angrily on you (wrath), etc.... There were kind of cool! Some of the exhibits were kind of boring, but each exhibit was unique. I like that this is an alternative space to the fancy named artist spaces. This gives some local artists a place to display their art and interact with the public on opening nights. Take some time and go down to this part of town, check out the art, and explore this part of the city. Free admission. Open Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 5pm. read more

Project Row Houses - Decorated for Christmas - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Unique displays of art showcased in rows of small shot gun houses and feee to the public. So emotional, heartfelt and beautifully displayed--this would be an injustice to not see. My favorite houses were the Andy Warhol house and the house where they allowed female inmates to chose a flower to plant in a garden. What I read and saw will stay with me forever and I highly suggest this, especially to anyone of color who is interested in social justice issues. read more

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"Like a lotus flower that grows out of the mud and blossoms above the muddy water surface" This is what I think about the project row houses. These houses sit in a very seedy area of town, but they stand out and are a glowing example that beauty can be found anywhere as long as you are willing to look for it. read more

Project Row Houses - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Iconic Houston art installation with changing artists every so often. We visited on opening day in August. This is not a place to judge. It's art. Enjoy and engage with what draws you in. Enter a house and not impressed with the art? Move on to the next. read more

I had no idea this art installation even existed until a few months ago. I decided to take my kids (even though they are a little young to understand the exhibits) I thought exposing them to some local art would be great and I am so glad we went! Creative & though-provoking. I was really impressed. The only downside is when we went (on a Thursday afternoon) a lot of the houses were closed or locked not sure why. We still enjoyed this local gem in 3rd Ward! read more

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Yesterday I had the pleasure to view an old friend's exhibit at PRH... I was super excited and pleased of his work. He was able to capture the true essence of the now and then of 3rd Ward in a pop culture display... This is a for sure most see!!! read more

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These historic homes offers a variety of art installations that change every few months. Some are interactive others you sit back and embrace the messages that are being conveyed. This is located in 3rd ward and completely free. Please check it out, it's easily enjoyed. read more

Project Row Houses - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you're a native Houstonian like me, you've probably heard of Project Row Houses a few times in your life, but you've never visited. It's time to change that. I don't think there's another space in Houston that exudes such creativity, cultural understanding, and respect for art and people of all kinds. Spanning 4 city blocks, Project Row Houses includes the famous row houses with rotating art installations, countless outdoor sculptures and murals, a playground/garden space with more art, housing for low-and-mid income residents, housing and programs for young mothers, and educational programs for young people. Above all, it centers around the third ward community that is, because of its proximity to all things midtown, in danger of becoming Houston's next condoland. When you go, first stop by the headquarters of Project Row Houses. It's a brick building next to the row houses. There's some great info to get you started on your quest as you walk in the door, and if you're lucky like I was, you might happen upon some men engaged in a serious game of dominoes. Rick, one of the domino players, gave me a good intro to the place and called up Ashley, the Public Arts Manager, to show me the lay of the land. I spent the good part of 2 hours wandering the premises, and I left with a new appreciation of art itself and a much better understanding of the third ward. As for the art, both inside the houses and outside, it's mind-bending. Take your time, explore all the nooks and crannies, and make sure you haven't missed anything. Don't forget the flower man, either: he's not officially part of Project Row Houses, but he's right next door. Flower man's house is decorated with wacky fixtures of all kinds, and he's an masterpiece himself. read more

I had the recent privilege of taking a tour of Project Row Houses that was led by the inimitable Troy of Khon's Wine Darts Coffee Art. If you haven't visited him at Khon's yet, do so for his excellent recommendations on everything from potables to art to what to see and do in Houston. He himself is a local gem so when he took a group of us to see Project Row Houses, I knew i was in for a treat. Project Row Houses is an example of the sort of revitalization that is needed around Houston and urban centers all over the country. Amidst the Third Ward is a beautiful row of refurbished row houses filled with art exhibits of local artists. We visited on a Saturday afternoon with perfect weather, which made the contrast of Project Row Houses against the backdrop of urban houses even more striking. My favorite area was actually the garden in the back, which had small, brightly colored playhouses-and chickens! It felt more like Savannah than Houston. I hope that Project Row Houses sets a trend for how to revitalize an urban area while staying true to its roots. While it was evident what a labor of love Project Row Houses is, it highlighted the neighborhood's potential without undermining the soul and history of the neighborhood. In short, it's anti-gentrification. Project Row Houses also provides housing for single mothers who have pledged to make it through school. It's wonderful to think of kids being raised in an environment that emphasizes art, community involvement and hope. Project Row Houses is quite an accomplishment. I can't wait to return. Grab coffee and lunch at Doshi House and spend an afternoon meandering through the houses. You're not only in for a wonderful afternoon but you're helping a great cause as well. read more

Project Row Houses is one of our city's fine gems. It took me a long time to finally come see these houses. Finally getting to experience the Artist rounds made me sorry I had never attended earlier. The installations are really amazing. Creativity runs wild here--which is something that I think everyone should experience seeing. Sadly, I think this is one of those places that everyone has heard of but never seen. So if you're in that boat--get over there! read more

Inspired by the African American artist John Biggers, this is a fantastic project borne out of the belief that art and activism can revitalize neighborhoods while preserving their character. The neighborhood is an African American one that has seen some difficult times, and has not reaped the benefits of Houston's gentrification. The project attempts to build community and serve as a catalyst for change, in part through art. You can walk through a line of old row houses serving as galleries for temporary installations - the artists are apparently invited to do an installation then given free reign. There are murals and other art all over the place outside. In addition to the art, Project Row Houses has done cool stuff like teach kids to garden and provide housing and parenting classes to low income single mothers. It's free, and it's great, and you should check it out. Also check out, within walking distance, the Dupree Sculpture Garden, the "Field of Vision", and the unrelated but nearby Flower Man house. Bring a camera. Row House flickr set: http://flickr.com/photos/50568517@N00/sets/72157605721246613/ read more

Something for artistic Houstonians on their way to enlightenment! A must see experience in the heart of soulful 3rd ward! read more

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It's best to go to Project Rowhouse on a opening night or with someone that has gone prior. The houses are not always exhibition spaces-they also are residency spaces at certain times of the year. There are more than three houses-i think there are 7. I've seen some really amazing installation pieces in these houses and it's always worth a try to see what's new inside them. I will mention I have seen some so-so art here too, BUT you could say the same thing about the MFAH or any other large art museum. read more

Came here for the first time during Round 48 Block party and it was inviting, engaging, and inspiring. Coming from the East coast, I'm still learning of Houston's history and culture, and this space is so reflective of the city. Every house I went into had interactive art and in some capacity, you as the viewer, became part of that art. I don't know how it is during the regular weekend, as this was a hosted event. Glad I finally came, wish I came sooner. If you're at all interested in art, it's a must. read more

Now, in the midst of celebrating its 20th anniversary, Project Row Houses has just opened Art Round 40 - Monuments: Right Beyond the Site, featuring Otabenga Jones & Associates. It's highlighting some of the history of Third Ward through the art houses. PRH not only offers community-based public art, but also has at education for youth, a young mothers program, and residential housing complexes (Row House CDC). read more

Project Row Houses - A photo from Round 40 -The Sign Painters (Israel McCloud, Bobby Ray, & Walter Stanciell), representing 40 years of work/signage. - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you were to put on a vinyl of Weldon Irvine's "Morning Sunrise" and brew some fresh "sun-kissed tea" or "sweet lemonade" - then go to the front porch and just relax your eyelids until you finally drift into that deep place called home; you would be the personification of Project Row Houses. Sometimes the most beautiful flower breaks through the broken, filthy concrete. The art displayed in this exhibit reveals more than just a forgotten neighborhood, as it portrays a certain time and a people who have a rich culture and an enormous sense of pride - no matter what they are surrounded by. I would advise every Houstonian to visit the place that they, perhaps, have only heard of but never really understood - and embrace the Project that is so much more than just an homage to a poor housing development. read more

Made a long trip to see this on a Saturday and it was closed. They should really put on their site/ social media if they are closed. Definitely call before going. As of now they aren't reopening till some time in Oct. read more

I was so disappointed by the place! It's in the projects but you feel safe walking around and parking your car on the street. Nothing to worry about there! However, a lot of the houses were closed. There was nothing to see really. There was not one person in sight that could explain any of the artwork (if you can really call it that) in any of the three houses we entered. I do like the concept but I hoped to see people and art. I felt more like I walked into a kindergarten class. read more

43 was such an amazing installation. This was my first experience at PR, but I loved everything about it! I was there on opening day and it was well coordinated and well supported. They expanded their usual art installation to include a commerce component and Ella Russell of Edubalicious Treats used the space as a pop up shop. It was amazing. From beginning to end the experience was positive and powerful. So many people came together for art and food and enjoyed the experience. Support this organization. It's worth it. read more