Founded by seven African-American artists twenty-five years ago in Houston’s Third Ward, Project Row Houses was a pioneer in the field of socially engaged art long before such a field even existed. Under the guidance of artist and founding director Rick Lowe and the leadership of executive director Eureka Gilkey and curator Ryan Dennis, its influential Public Art Program continues to set the standard for artist-led community engagement around the country; its programs to help under resourced neighbors, young single mothers and small local enterprises extend well beyond the borders of its original five city block site.
Project Row Houses
“The Warhol Foundation aims to support the full range of artistic activity in America—from exhibitions at major museums to neighborhood projects by artist collectives. Arts writers, through the range and specialization of their individual interests, touch upon all of this activity—illuminating and interrogating it and bringing it into conversation with the public. Support for artists is not complete without support for the circulation and serious consideration of their ideas. The Arts Writers Grant program keeps artists at the center of cultural dialogue and debate—in our opinion, right where they belong.”
Joel Wachs, President