DiverseWorks, Houston

DiverseWorks is a non-profit multidisciplinary arts organization based in Houston that was founded by artists in 1982. It is dedicated to presenting new and daring forms of visual, performing, and literary art, making it one of the leading contemporary art groups in the United States.

The organization's mission is to broaden viewers' perceptions of what art is and how it can be a critical tool for addressing social, cultural, and aesthetic concerns. DiverseWorks presents exhibitions, community programs, and performances at Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH), as well as in site-specific locations throughout the city.

DiverseWorks commissions and presents new visual, performing, and literary art, valuing the artistic process and encouraging artists to test new ideas in the public arena. By investigating the social, cultural, and artistic issues of our time, DiverseWorks builds, educates, and sustains audiences for contemporary art.

DiverseWorks is known nationally for its groundbreaking programming and as a resource for the innovative and meaningful engagement of communities. The organization serves as a forum for issues and works that have no other public outlet in Houston and plays a similar role nationally.

DiverseWorks provides first-time commissioning opportunities for emerging artists, continued support for innovative mid-career artists, and acts as a launching pad for young artists. The organization supports artists and projects that inspire dialogue about contemporary culture among artists, audiences, and the greater community.