Fresh Arts, a local nonprofit that empowers local artists through its resources, skill-building programs and community connections, is excited to announce October as Arts District Month. Throughout October, Houstonians are encouraged to explore a variety of arts and culture offerings in the Arts District.

“Arts District Houston is a nationally-recognized creative neighborhood that features the largest concentration of working artists in the state of Texas,” said Angela Carranza, Executive Director of Fresh Arts. “We are inviting all Houstonians to experience firsthand what makes our Arts District so unique.”

Located in the historic First and Sixth Wards, Arts District Month is the perfect opportunity to experience local art, meet artists living and working there and support small businesses. The District is home to 60+ outdoor murals; 450+ studios for local artists and makers; charming historic homes; and the popular Spring Street Hike & Bike Trail. Visitors can also enjoy three local breweries, a cidery and a plethora of locally-owned restaurants and unique shops surrounded by public art.

Arts District Month events include:

Sept. 30: Sawyer Yards’ Art Ramble

Now - Oct. 7: 4th Wall Theatre Company’s "THE PAVILION"

Oct. 3: National Night Out Presented by First Ward Civic Council, Old Sixth Ward Neighborhood Association, and Arts District Houston

Oct. 5 - Oct. 8: Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s “Underground Sounds” with DACAMERA

Oct. 5 - Nov. 18: FotoFest’s "Fighting: Ukrainian War Photographers"

Oct. 6: Station Theater’s “The Supernova”

Oct 7. - Dec. 2: Sculpture Month Houston’s “The Sleep of Reason” (SITE Gallery)

Oct. 14: Urban Paths’s 713Walks Walking Tour of the Arts District Starts (MECA)

Oct. 14: Crockett Elementary School’s Fall Festival + Arts District Coloring Book Distribution

Oct. 14: Sawyer Yards’ Second Saturday + The Market at Sawyer Yards

Oct. 20: Station Theater’s “The Supernova”

Oct. 26 - Oct. 29: Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s "Underground Sounds" with Alexandra Smither and Austin Lewellen

Oct. 28- Oct. 29: MECA’s Dìa de Muertos Festival

Arts District Month is a collaborative effort which includes MECA, 4th Wall Theatre Company, First Ward Civic Council, Old Sixth Ward Neighborhood Association, Fotofest, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Urban Paths, Crockett Elementary, Sawyer Yards, Station Theater and Sculpture Month Houston.

Houstonians are also welcome to play a game of bingo using a special Arts District Month-themed card that will be available on Fresh Arts’ social media. Select prizes will be available for winners.

For more information about Arts District Month and to see a full list of events, please visit https://fresharts.org/arts-district-houston.