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March 24, 2026

University of Houston’s College of the Arts Marks 10 Years of Growth

For decades, the University of Houston has been home to nationally recognized visual and performing arts programs. Ten years ago, those disciplines were brought together under one umbrella: the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts.

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October 19, 2026

UH Arts District Invites Houston Community to Annual “Sunday in the District” Celebration

Free Nov. 8 event features student and faculty art, live music, theatre, open studios and interactive experiences, including the debut of a new public art installation by Houston artist Marc Newsome.

October 15, 2026

Laughing You’ll Never Hear: The Art Guys’ Time Capsule Reveal at the University of Houston

Glasstire's Brandon Zech recounts the opening of The Art Guys' time capsule in Houston, and ponders the relationship between death and jokes.

October 13, 2026

UH and Alley Theatre Prepare the Next Generation of Professional Actors

October 13, 2026

Public Art UHS Marks Houston Art Week With Major Milestones

New acquisitions, a major preservation grant, a time capsule opening and expanded K–12 engagement highlight Public Art UHS’s cultural impact.

October 6, 2026

Announcing the 2026 Houston Theater Awards

The School of Theatre & Dance is proud to celebrate the achievements of our alumni, students, and faculty recognized as finalists and winners of the 2026 Houston Press Houston Theatre Awards, honoring the 2025–26 theatre season.

October 5, 2026

Reimagining Opera: A Journey Beyond the Stage

What if going to the opera meant leaving your seat behind, and visiting a museum meant becoming part of the performance? For Mexican-American composer Nathan Felix, an opera doesn't have to begin when the curtain rises, and the best acoustics for an aria might just be in the gallery of a museum.