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Artist Angel Quesada Creates Iconic Mural that Embodies East End Houston’s Spirit

When Christina and Joe Morales, owners of Morales Funeral Home and Morales Radio Hall, wanted to create a visual rendition of their near century contribution to the East End, they commissioned Angel Quesada. They wished to commemorate their 87-year family business and the intertwined culture of the East End which they are both a part of and were instrumental in advancing. “El Segundo Barrio”, as it is known to long-time residents, is a place that embodies everything that Quesada, known by his signature ARTKUNGFU, tries to imbue in his art.

The Pilot Dance Project Presents Lori Yuill’s Green Zebras

The Pilot Dance Project, under the artistic direction of Adam Castaneda, opens its 2018-2019 season with a site-specific work by Houston-based choreographer Lori Yuill. Green Zebras was awarded an Arts Respond – Natural Resources and Agriculture grant from the Texas Comission on the Arts, and will be performed at Finca Tres Robles, a sustainable urban farm located in Houston’s historic East End Cultural District. The performance concludes with a community potluck under the farm’s lighted oak trees.

What Do Hip-Hop and Visual Arts Have in Common? The Story of One of Houston’s Most Notable Muralists

Mario E. Figueroa, Jr. better known as GONZO247 is an accomplished and self-taught artist born and raised in Houston, Texas. He lives and works in East End Houston where he has been inspired to create some of the most notable murals in the city. His artistic talent that combines hip-hop culture and visual arts has given him a reputation within the local art community. This is his story.

Viva Frida! XIII Annual Frida Festival Returns to the Navigation Esplanade with Guinness World Record Attempt

Get your unibrows ready, Houston! East End Studio Gallery and the East End District present Viva Frida! XIII Annual Frida Festival on the Esplanade. Come celebrate the life and legacy of one of Latin America’s most important artists, Frida Kahlo by helping us set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the largest gathering of people dressed as Frida Kahlo. The Frida Festival is a free, family and pet-friendly event featuring an art exhibition at Hardy & Nance Studios, and an outdoor festival including art, music, dance and food on the award-winning Navigation Esplanade. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with DJ Jason JayCee Colunga and local Houston performers. The festival will end with our GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt and a group photo.

Save the Date: Piñatafest to Return to Navigation Esplanade for Cinco de Mayo

The East End Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2nd annual Piñatafest for Saturday, May 5th, 2018 on the Navigation Esplanade in East End Houston! The Piñata Festival’s vision is to celebrate Houston’s connection to folk art and funk as well as our neighborhood’s cultural traditions.

NPR: Massive Mural Of Underwater Sea Life Pops Up In The East End

Tomeka Weatherspoon, Houston Public Media, December 11, 2017 East End community groups and artists gathered to unveil a new large-scale mural. It’s a wall of underwater sea creatures not far from the city docks. “It was a year of planning,” said Veronica Gorczynski of the Greater East End Management District. Her group supports efforts to beautify the area. “We had over 300 people over 2 weekends – that includes a Saturday and a Sunday just cleaning up the site.” “If residents aren’t coming out and walking their neighborhood, we have to ask ourselves why.” said Gorczynski.
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