By Perata Bradley As a summer intern with DiverseWorks, the goal for me is to gain valuable experience and confidence as an artist and future director of my own art organization and facility. My assignments consist of fieldwork in the Gulfton community with...
by Quang Vu In between our group conversations and the long sweltering summer drives we found time to familiarize ourselves with the almost indescribable places and food offered in Alief. From filling our bellies with El Salvadorian and Mexican dishes at Amaya’s...
by Quang Vu What we are seeing is that the artists, who reside in Alief, are finding unique approaches to create creative communities. As we visit and gather insightful experiences, we continue to challenge our own perceptions. With every visit, we are learning more...
by Ashley DeHoyos Going into Project Freeway, our idea was to figure out what sort of creative communities exist outside of the Midtown/Inner Loop area where DiverseWorks is located. Eager to better understand the city’s cultural make-up and the areas that are...
The DiverseWorks team kicked off Project Freeway on June 13th, with a group field trip to Southwest Houston–Alief, Texas, the team’s home away from home for the next few weeks. Here we’ll explore, meet, and get to know the diverse communities that co-exist within the...
In addition to DiverseWorks staff members Xandra Eden, Ashley DeHoyos, and Jennifer Gardner, DW has engaged artists and interns as integral members of the Project Freeway team. We’re thrilled to have their enthusiasm, expertise, and diverse viewpoints as we...
