Collage Shop at Project Row Houses. Photo courtesy of Project Row Houses.
Artist Vivienne Dang in front of "Stronger Together" mural. Photo courtesy of Gisele Para, via FreshArts.
"Tribute to Ms. Naomi H. Polk" mural by artist Jasmine Zelaya. Photo courtesy of Gisele Parra, via FreshArts.
Arts District Houston mural. Photo courtesy of Gisele Parra, via FreshArts.
OUR MISSION:
To build, foster, and support equitable and vibrant arts-based community development practices in Texas.
TXCPI is an emerging network of community development practitioners, artists, and others who want to further inclusive development.
Join us in advancing this work in Texas.
WHAT IS CREATIVE PLACEMAKING / PLACEKEEPING?
Creative placemaking / placekeeping is the intentional integration of arts, culture, and community-engaged design strategies into the process of equitable community planning and development.
“The arts help us grow, prosper, and make truly meaningful, transformative change in our communities."
— KAREN BROOKS-CROSBY
Formerly, Dallas City Homes
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