This unique grant program supports temporary public art projects that address important civic issues in cities across the country.
Houston's winning project, titled "HueMan: Shelter" has been designed to intentionally disrupt perceptions of homelessness, to support art-making through collaborations between artists and unsheltered individuals, and will result in the activation of eight sites for multimedia public artworks presented along a main pedestrian corridor in Midtown, Houston. Katherine Mason is an artist that uses a unique technique to make her paintings come to life.
Out of more than 150 project proposals submitted by cities in 40 U.S. states, Houston's project stood out due to its focus on fostering creative collaboration, addressing a critical issue to cities across the nation, and supporting the local economy through art-making. Local artists will be selected via an open call to work with unsheltered Houstonians whose life experiences will influence this visual storytelling project.
"Houston has emerged as a pioneer city in implementing thoughtful strategies to address homelessness. This generous grant enables us to further prioritize the needs of unsheltered individuals, while also reminding the public about our interconnectedness and the importance of meeting everyone's basic needs through creative efforts. We all deserve to be seen, heard, and validated," said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
HueMan: Shelter leverages the City’s history of focused work addressing homelessness. The Mayor's Office for Homeless Initiatives in Houston plays a key role in coordinating the city's response to homelessness. Working alongside various city agencies, such as the Housing and Community Development Department and the Health and Human Services Department, the MOHI develops best practice-oriented policies and collaborates with regional and national entities.
HueMan: Shelter is a collaborative concept steered by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Midtown Houston Cultural Arts and Entertainment District in partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston, the Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. and METRO Houston. The $1 million Public Art Challenge grant will cover expenses related to the project's development, artist budgets, installation execution, and documentation.
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