HOUSTON — The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $100,000 in grants to 40 individuals and nonprofit organizations for specific programs that amplify artistic creativity and innovation in the city.
“Through this significant investment, we are not only sustaining but strengthening Houston’s dynamic arts community. These grants ensure that innovative programming, performances, and exhibitions will continue to enrich our city’s cultural and economic landscape in 2025 and beyond,” stated MOCA Director Necole S. Irvin.
The funds were awarded through Let Creativity Happen, a competitive grant program administered by the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) and funded by a portion of the city’s Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT). The program opens three times annually and encourages artists, creative individuals, and organizations to take creative risks that may not qualify for more traditional funding opportunities.
Grantees of the final round of Let Creativity Happen in 2024 for 2025 projects are listed below:
Adam Castaneda
Ashley Hoskins
Britt Thomas
Carlie Thompson
Chris Becker
Chukwunonso Ofili
Community Music Center of Houston
Deeper Than Dance
Deus Lee
Dominika Dancewicz
Dr. Lindsay Gary
Erin Rodgers
Foreign Studio
George Villanueva
Idris Grey
Indo-American Association of Houston
Jerrian Herd
Julia Claire Wallace
Katie Creeggan-Ríos
Kenya Anais
Loren Holmes
Marc Newsome
Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble
Oni Chambers
Outspoken Bean
Partnerschools, Inc.
Philip Karjeker
Pluto Soundz
Rachel Dickson
Ronnie Self
Steven Saltsman
The Jung Center
The Re-Education Project
Tian Qin
Toba Atkins-Montana
Toni Leago Valle
Violet Moon
Vitacca Ballet
Weston Twardowski
What It’s Like Project
Round one of the 2025 Let Creativity Happen applications will open this March 24th and will close on April 22, 2025.
For more information, visit www.houstontx.gov/culturalaffairs.
