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.