Inaugural Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival Presented by MATCH

A Celebration of Houston's Vibrant Arts Community

Kathleen Coleman | 1/2/2024, 10:15 a.m.
Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH) is thrilled to announce the first-ever Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival, set to …
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Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH) is thrilled to announce the first-ever Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival, set to take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 10 AM until 10:30 PM. This exciting event will be held at the MATCH, located at 3400 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002.

Mix-MATCH is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the creative spirit of Houston's small to mid-sized arts organizations, featuring captivating live performances, interactive activities, and a chance to connect with the local arts community. From theater to dance, from visual arts to community engagement, this festival has it all.

The festival lineup includes performances by dozens of Houston arts organizations, including:

[Home Team] Dance Works/Key' Aria Lockett, 6 Degrees, Alliance Theater, Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston, Chapman Dance, Creative Movement Practices, Dance Collage/Gabriela Estrada, Dance Source Houston, Esurient Arts , Foundation for Modern Music, Friends of River Oaks Theatre, Garage 713 Studio, Houston Greek Film Festival, Houston Latino Film Festival, Houston Musical Theater Company, Houston Pride Band, Indian Performing Arts Samskriti , Intempo Dance Ensemble, Juxtapose Arts Collective, Lone Star Lyric, Luciole International Theatre Company, Prokop_Theory (University of Houston), Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater, Sx Branch & Co., The Ensemble Theatre, The Garden Theatre, The Pilot Dance Project, The Sankofa Collective , Thunderclap Productions, TORCH, Uptown Dance Company, Zoom Shakespeare Productions

The day kicks off with complimentary mimosas and delectable brunch bites, setting the tone for a day of creativity and inspiration.

Between performances, guests will have the opportunity to sample tastings for Midtown restaurants and caterers, explore food trucks offering a diverse array of culinary delights, and join a community arts project to unleash their inner artist.

As the sun sets on this incredible day, Mix-MATCH will conclude with a memorable reception, allowing attendees to mix and mingle with local artists, performers, and fellow art enthusiasts.

Ticket Information: A festival pass is your all-access ticket to this eclectic celebration and is priced at just $25 per person. Each pass includes access to all events and, to keep the festive spirit alive, four complimentary beverages throughout the day.

We encourage you to secure your festival pass in advance as space is limited. Tickets can be purchased through the MATCH box office at 713-321-4533 or online at matchouston.org

ABOUT MIDTOWN ARTS & THEATER CENTER HOUSTON

The Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH) is a city-owned performing and visual arts facility, stewarded and operated by the MATCH board. Built with private funds and donated to the City of Houston, it is the premier performing arts venue for the region’s small and mid-size arts organizations and artists. Located at 3400 Main Street, the 60,0000 sqft venue features 4 well-equipped theaters, a visual arts gallery, rehearsal rooms, and offices for nonprofit arts organizations.

Since opening its doors in October 2015, MATCH has hosted over 700 organizations and individuals who have collectively presented more than 7,200 performances and gallery days.

If you would like to donate, please visit matchouston.org for more information.