Artist INC Houston Opens Applications for Fall 2026 Career Program
Applications are now open for Fresh Arts' Artist INC Houston, an eight-week career development initiative set to take place from September 16 to October 28, 2026. This program will choose 20 artists from the Greater Houston area, encompassing various disciplines, to collaborate with six facilitators on career and entrepreneurship skills. Current facilitators include Outspoken Bean, Angela Carranza, Gracie Chavez, Sonny K. Mehta, Tammy Moschioni, Dominique Røyem, Christopher Thomas/YungChris, and Y. E. Torres/ms. YET. Alumni from 2022, Laura Gordon Hurter and Jatziri Barron, highlighted the program's focus on community and grant opportunities. The application deadline is July 8 at 5 p.m. CDT, with a $150 fee for accepted participants and scholarships offered. A 'What Works' workshop will occur prior to the deadline.
Key facts
- Fresh Arts announced open call for Artist INC Houston fall 2026 program
- Program runs eight weeks from September 16 to October 28, 2026
- 20 artists selected to work with six peer facilitators
- Open to Greater Houston artists of all disciplines and career stages
- Application deadline is July 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. CDT
- Participants pay $150 fee, scholarships available
- Facilitators include Outspoken Bean, Angela Carranza, Gracie Chavez, Sonny K. Mehta, Tammy Moschioni, Dominique Røyem, Christopher Thomas, and Y. E. Torres
- Fresh Arts will offer a 'What Works' workshop before the deadline
Entities
Artists
- Outspoken Bean
- Angela Carranza
- Gracie Chavez
- Sonny K. Mehta
- Tammy Moschioni
- Dominique Røyem
- Christopher Thomas
- YungChris
- Y. E. Torres
- ms. YET
- Laura Gordon Hurter
- Jatziri Barron
Institutions
- Fresh Arts
- Artist INC Houston
- Academy of American Poets
- Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
Locations
- Houston
- Greater Houston
- Sugar Land
- United States