At Fresh Arts, two of our core values are Community and Openness. We believe that by cultivating a community, we can enhance the social capital of creatives and amplify a resonant collective voice that helps us all be seen and heard. We also believe that we should never stop learning, listening, and responding to the world around us.

Representation in institutional leadership, featured artists, funding for projects and organizations, lack of accessibility, etc., have been long-standing issues in the arts community in Houston and beyond. We are committed to helping to build a healthy and equitable arts community. That is why Fresh Arts will be devoting our Facebook Live platform - which has been focused on artists' adapting and staying resilient during the COVID19 crisis - to amplify and engage in conversation with artists and arts organizations rooted in advancing the voices of marginalized individuals and communities.

Topics will include supporting art criticism by art writers of color, implementing language justice, prioritizing programs for marginalized groups, and addressing racism within the arts.

Join us on Facebook Live each Thursday at 4pm during the month of July for these conversations.