Project Row Houses

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Project Row Houses was founded as a result of discussions between African-American artists who believed they had a contribution to make to their own communities: a unique gift for raising issues in a way that generates constructive dialogue and creative solution. Houston artist, and community activist Rick Lowe, who discovered the abandoned site of 22 shotgun-style houses in 1992, pursued this vision. The African origin of the houses provide a unique environment for the creation of works which engage the community in the creative process, celebrate African American Culture and history and address educational and community issues.

The artist installation projects at Project Row Houses consist of eight houses used as gallery spaces for the exhibition of installation art. Regional, National, international and local artists are commissioned to work within the community to create artwork in one of our houses, on a six month, rotating basis. Every six months a new group of seven artists are invited to transform one house each.

Proposal Process Project Row Houses does not have a formal application, rather we ask for a proposal package. This package should include between 10 and 20 slides and a corresponding slide list, a CV and a clear statement of your installation intentions. Our artists committee then reviews this proposal. and select participants for the upcoming round.

For more information contact our Arts Coordinator Robert Pruitt at 713-526-7662 or email at robertpruitt@projectrowhouses.org

Please send proposals to Project Row Houses Artist Installation Projects Attn: Robert Pruitt 2521 Holman ST Houston TX, 77004

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