Fresh Arts announced that applications will soon be open for the 2027 STAR cohort.

Fresh Arts is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to empowering artists with opportunities to build knowledge, amplify local resources, and connect communities through art. Our vision is to build a vibrant, artist-driven ecosystem in Houston that enables artists and communities to thrive together. As a 20-year-old nonprofit, Fresh Arts has an innovative history of championing Houston area artists. Central to our work is the commitment to strengthen the arts in Houston by supporting the artists who make it all possible. Guided by a team of creatives and artists, our programming and initiatives are designed to engage with artists across all disciplines, offering a unique blend of professional development and community-building opportunities to strengthen their careers and networks. By leveraging our platform to create and amplify access to hyper-local resources, Fresh Arts empowers artists and collectives, enabling them to do what they do best. Our Values: Accessibility, Adaptability, Collaboration, Growth. Our goals are to: * Foster an environment of collaboration, creativity, and professional growth * Promote the economic value of artists  * Build a supportive network for artists and art lovers * Increase community awareness of and participation in the arts Our current programs include Fiscal Sponsorship for 20 artist-led projects, resource and information sharing via our Artist Opportunity Board, Artist Resource Library, Toolkits, and Podcast, career-building and mentorship support through our workshops, panel conversations, and 8-week Artist INC seminar, innovative project development through the Space Taking Artist Residency, and public art projects through our management of Arts District Houston, a state-recognized cultural district.

Founded 2002