Discovery Green’s Public Art Programming Enhances Houston Life
By Holly Beretto Discovery Green was built to be a place where art could thrive, so it was designed as a kind of public art project of its own. With green lawns, gardens and a sparkling lake set against a backdrop of downtown skyscrapers, the park is an oasis of beauty. Park founders Maconda Brown […]
Karen Navarro’s Art Finds A New Possibility
By Holly Beretto Creating artwork that people could interact with was important for Discovery Green’s Art Lab Fellow Karen Navarro. She used her time in the program to strengthen her skills, explore and develop a project for Discovery Green visitors that would develop connections. Navarro understands each viewer approaches a piece with different perspectives making […]
Kathryn Lott: The preface and promise of Discovery Green’s Art Lab
Houstonians have cultivated a profound appreciation for the public art program at Discovery Green. Since launching in 2008, the Conservancy has exhibited 26 temporary large-scale public art installations, presenting each as a gift to our community free of charge. Millions of visitors have encountered these transformative works, making Discovery Green a key player in the […]
Jen Lewin talks art as discovery, mentorship and a need to metaphorically plan the party
Jen Lewin is the inaugural ART LAB mentor and the artist behind this year’s winter art installation at Discovery Green: ATLAS, on view November 15 through February 16. Consisting of 24 oversized moths hanging from the canopy of the Brown Promenade, visitors will be attracted by ATLAS’s glowing light and harmonious sound emanating from each […]
Discovery Green Art Lab: Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve pulled these questions together into one FAQ in the hopes that Houston artists will find this helpful as they prepare their application.
Discovery Green Announces New Program To Support Houston Artists
With Art Lab, Discovery Green aims to reshape the landscape of public art in Houston by supporting local artists, providing mentorship and spurring innovation within the community.