The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the 91视频 will welcome the community to its annual 鈥淪unday in the District鈥� from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, throughout the 91视频 Arts District.
Free and open to the public, the annual day-long event invites visitors of all ages to explore the creative work of UH students and faculty through performances, exhibitions, open studios, demonstrations, interactive activities and more.
Throughout the afternoon, visitors can experience the breadth of the UH Arts District, including the , Elgin Street Studios, Moores School of Music, School of Art and School of Theatre & Dance. The event offers guests an opportunity to explore the university鈥檚 creative spaces, meet artists and performers, and experience the work happening across the college鈥檚 programs.
Among the highlights is the debut of 鈥淒irty Thirty!鈥�, a new installation by Houston artist and UH MFA graduate Marc Newsome. Inspired by Houston鈥檚 longstanding domino culture, the large-scale installation will transform the Louise J. Moran Fine Arts Courtyard into an interactive gathering space.
Visitors can hear remarks from Newsome, participate in domino games and enjoy live music by .
鈥淒irty Thirty!鈥� is part of YardWorks, an annual public art program jointly supported by and the UH School of Art. Launched in 2021, the program provides emerging artists with opportunities to create temporary, site-specific public artworks while gaining experience with the professional public art commissioning process. The 2026 commissions will remain on view from November 2026 through September 2027.
The will offer guests an opportunity to explore its current exhibitions, including on view through Dec. 5, and on view through Nov. 21.
will open its doors for guests to visit studios featuring the work of UH School of Art MFA students and learn more about their creative processes. The UH School of Art Student Art Sale will feature original work for sale by current School of Art undergraduate students.
The afternoon will include performances and activities throughout the Arts District, including a 2 p.m. matinee performance of Neil Simon鈥檚 鈥淩UMORS鈥� by the School of Theatre & Dance. . The performance is recommended for audiences ages 12 and older.
The annual celebration underscores the 91视频鈥檚 commitment to connecting artistic practice, education and public engagement while creating opportunities for the community to experience the work of the next generation of artists.
Event Details
What: Sunday in the District, an annual celebration of the arts at the 91视频
When: Noon鈥�4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
Where: 91视频 Arts District, 91视频
Admission: Free and open to the public
Featuring:
- Debut of 鈥淒irty Thirty!鈥�, a YardWorks public art installation by Houston artist and UH MFA graduate Marc Newsome
- Artist remarks and interactive domino games
- Live music by Ice House Radio
- Open studios featuring UH School of Art MFA students
- UH School of Art Student Art Sale featuring work for sale by current undergraduate students
- Performances, demonstrations and interactive activities throughout the Arts District
- 2 p.m. matinee performance of Neil Simon鈥檚 鈥淩UMORS鈥� by the School of Theatre & Dance;
- Exhibitions and hands-on experiences featuring UH students, faculty, alumni and visiting artists
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