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Read more about the - [ALMAAHH Latino Arts & Culture Calendar](https://www.almaahh.org/almaahh-latino-arts-calendar/) - ALMAAHH is building a comprehensive Latino Arts & Culture Calendar – and we’re starting with Hispanic Heritage Month. Our goal is to bring greater attention to these events and encourage all Houstonians to share them, participate, and attend. If you have an arts event, exhibit, or other cultural activity, share it with us to be - [ALMAAHH Latino Art & Culture Calendar is live!](https://www.almaahh.org/almaahh-latino-art-culture-calendar-is-live/) - It’s live! The ALMAAHH Latino Art & Culture Calendar was unveiled online, providing a comprehensive listing of Latino arts and culture events in the greater Houston area. Created by ALMAAHH, the Calendar was launched just in time for #HispanicHeritageMonth. You can check out this diverse collection of Houston-area Latino arts events at https://buff.ly/3qTL7lz. Help us - [ALMAAHH Call For Latinx Art 2022](https://www.almaahh.org/almaahh-call-for-latinx-art-2022/) - Latinx Artists For ALMAAHH We Are Houston Juried Show Exhibition, Fundraiser, and Auction Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH) is a new organization dedicated to the creation of a Houston-area cultural and visual arts complex that will showcase, preserve, and expand Latino arts. - [ALMAAHH Latino Artist Census](https://www.almaahh.org/almaahh-latino-artist-census/) - Are you a Latino artist in the Greater Houston area? Please fill out the ALMAAHH Texas Latino Artist Census! https://buff.ly/3oLZ8RD ALMAAHH is creating a Census of Latino artists to gain some insight into the Latino arts community – learning everything from the types of artists in the area to the demographic information about the artists - [Celebration Kicks off Initiative for a First-Class Latino Cultural & Visual Arts Complex](https://www.almaahh.org/celebration-kicks-off-initiative-for-a-first-class-latino-cultural-visual-arts-complex/) - The initiative to create a first-class Latino cultural and visual arts complex kicked off in Houston recently with a celebratory event and a grassroots fundraising campaign. Hosted by Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH), the event brought together Houston’s Latino community, art lovers, artists, public officials, heads of major institutions & philanthropy, and Latino donors to the Cien Latinos por la Cultura fundraising campaign... - [Join our Team! Assistant to the ALMAAHH Board](https://www.almaahh.org/join-our-team-assistant-to-the-almaahh-board/) - Looking for a great way to help your community? Consider joining our team! JOB POSTING: Assistant to the Board Description: An individual who will assist the Board of Directors of the organization ALMAAHH, Advocates for a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive, Houston, Harris County Duties: Clerical, organizational, archival, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, - [Cien Latinos por la Cultura Celebration Recap Video](https://www.almaahh.org/cien-latinos-por-la-cultura-celebration-recap-video/) - Did you join us at our recent celebration kick-off event? The event brought together Houston’s Latino community, art lovers, artists, public officials, heads of major institutions & philanthropy, and Latino donors to the Cien Latinos por la Cultura fundraising campaign. SPEAKERS: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Geraldina Interiano Wise, Artist & ALMAAHH Board Chair Wendy Montoya - [Latino arts initiative awarded up to $1 million from Houston Endowment](https://www.almaahh.org/latino-arts-initiative-awarded-up-to-1-million-from-houston-endowment/) - Phase 1 kicks off the planning of a First-Class Latino Cultural & Visual Arts Complex in Houston Houston Endowment, a private philanthropic institution dedicated to a thriving Greater Houston, recently awarded up to $1 million to Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH). The - [Houston Organization Kicks Off Efforts For First-Class Latino Cultural & Visual Arts Center](https://www.almaahh.org/media-alert-houston-organization-kicks-off-efforts-for-first-class-latino-cultural-visual-arts-center/) - MEDIA ALERT On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 7 p.m., Houston art lovers will join artists, public officials, and community members to celebrate the official kick-off efforts to create a first-class Latino cultural and visual arts complex in Houston. Hosted by ALMAAHH, this outdoor celebration will give guests an opportunity to learn about the vision ## Pages - [ALMAAHH Home](https://www.almaahh.org/) - About ALMAAHH Houston is becoming a national home for American Latino arts and culture. ALMAAHH is building a 25-acre arts and culture district in Houston's East End designed to position the city as one of the nation's leading centers for American Latino artistic and cultural expression. A place where our artists are presented, our history - [Invest in Culture](https://www.almaahh.org/invest-in-culture/) - Invest in ALMAAHH Every gift brings us closer to opening the doors. We are building a home where American Latinos can share our soul. Your contribution — of any amount — fuels the museum, the programs, and the cultural campus that will serve generations of artists, students, and families across Houston and beyond. Invest in - [About ALMAAHH](https://www.almaahh.org/about/) - Our Story Decades of advocacy. A permanent home on the horizon. ALMAAHH emerged from a group of Houston civic leaders, educators, and American Latino arts advocates who had been pushing for decades to create a permanent space to preserve and celebrate American Latino cultural heritage. ALMAAHH — Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and - [Leadership & Board](https://www.almaahh.org/leadership/) - Governance & Team The people building Houston's cultural future. ALMAAHH is led by a board and staff drawn from Houston's cultural, civic, and philanthropic leadership — artists, executives, educators, and public servants who share one conviction: an American Latino arts and cultural center of this scale is overdue, and Houston is where it belongs. Leadership - [Madrinas & Padrinos](https://www.almaahh.org/madrinas-padrinos-2/) - The Founding Family Madrinas y Padrinos In American Latino culture, madrinas and padrinos are family — the people who show up, who invest not just resources but belief. They are the founding family of this movement, and their names will stand with ALMAAHH from the beginning. Join the Founding Family See Who's With Us A - [Mockup — Madrinas & Padrinos](https://www.almaahh.org/mockup-madrinas-padrinos/) - [Padrino Interest](https://www.almaahh.org/padrino-interest/) - Become a Madrina or Padrino Interested in joining the founding family of ALMAAHH? Fill out the form below and we'll reach out with more information about the Madrinas y Padrinos program. - [Cien Latinos](https://www.almaahh.org/cienlatinos/) - The Founding Cohort Cien Latinos The first hundred who said yes. Before the building. Before the campus. Before the opening. One hundred individuals and families stepped forward to believe in Houston's first world-class Latino arts institution — and make it real. Meet the First Hundred Become a Madrina or Padrino The Story They believed when - [Contact](https://www.almaahh.org/contact/) - Get In Touch Contact Us Whether you're an artist, partner, donor, or community member — we'd love to hear from you. Reach out and help us build Houston's first American Latino arts complex. How Can We Help? General Inquiries Questions about ALMAAHH, our mission, programs, or upcoming events? We're here to help. development@almaahh.org Giving & - [Patrons and Supporters](https://www.almaahh.org/patrons-and-supporters/) - Foundations We express our heartfelt thanks to the foundations whose generous support makes our work at ALMAAHH possible. Their belief in our mission empowers us to uplift artists, activate communities, and create spaces of belonging and expression. Foundation support is vital—not only for sustaining our programs, but for ensuring that Latino voices and stories continue - [Team](https://www.almaahh.org/team/) - President CARLOS DUARTE Duarte joins ALMAAHH after serving as the nationwide chief development officer and, previously, Texas state director of Mi Familia Vota, a leading national nonpartisan Latino civic engagement organization. In addition to expanding MFV to many cities, he led campaigns and mobilizations to improve Latinos’ conditions in healthcare, education, immigration, environmental justice, and - [Artist Calls and Submissions](https://www.almaahh.org/artist-and-proposal-calls/) - Artist Calls and Submissions Part of the ALMAAHH mission is to create more opportunities for Houston Latino artists by building community and partnerships that lead to unique exhibitions, projects, and other creative activations. Check back here for calls for current calls for artists or proposals, and feel free to take a look at some of - [ALMAAHH Roadmap](https://www.almaahh.org/almaahh-roadmap/) - ALMAAHH Roadmap Our mission is to create and sustain a home for US latinos, to express and share Latino arts and cultures, for the enjoyment and benefit of all. Every mission needs a plan, and we have done extensive research and outreach to gather market data and community feedback in order to guide our efforts - [Community Partners](https://www.almaahh.org/get-involved/) - ALMAAHH Community Partner is an ally that will help us reach more Latinos in the Greater Houston area by sharing ALMAAHH’s mission and initiatives to their audiences via newsletter, social media and/or other communication channels. As an ALMAAHH Community Partner, you will be featured on our website and social media, with acknowledgement of your support. - [Colors of Calm Workshop Workbook](https://www.almaahh.org/colors-of-calm-workshop-workbook/) - The Colors of Calm Art and Mindfulness Workshops: The Colors of Calm project brings together the transformative power of art, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. At its heart is a simple but profound belief: that creative expression can be a tool for healing, self-discovery, and resilience. Through these artist-led workshops, students are invited to explore their - [Stay in touch!](https://www.almaahh.org/about/stay-in-touch/) - [Strategic Plan](https://www.almaahh.org/about/strategic-plan/) - [ALMAAHH Inaugural President, Carlos Duarte](https://www.almaahh.org/newsroom/presidentcarlosduarte/) - Prominent Latino leader appointed as President of a cultural organization in Houston Carlos Duarte, former Texas director and national executive of Mi Familia Vota, is appointed as the inaugural President of ALMAAHH, activating a rising Houston Latino movement for equity and representation in the arts and culture field. Houston, TX, December 12, 2023— ALMAAHH, a - [Donate](https://www.almaahh.org/donate/) - Thank you for supporting ALMAAHH Your donation ensures that our story and our work to showcase the soul of US Latino Arts, Culture, and Heritage will enrich the quality of life for all Houstonians and the world, for many generations to come. To donate (click here ). If you encounter difficulties or have questions contact - [Get Involved](https://www.almaahh.org/contact-us/) - [Myths and Leyendas - ALMAAHH - MFAH Collaboration](https://www.almaahh.org/myths-and-leyendas/) - Myths & Leyendas Call for Proposals - ALMAAHH and MFAH Collaboration Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH) is an organization dedicated to the creation of a Houston-area cultural and visual arts complex that will showcase, preserve, and expand Latino arts. ALMAAHH is a - [Teaching Artist Opportunity](https://www.almaahh.org/teaching-artist-opportunity/) - Work with us We are one of the 2024 TWA Grant Recipients for ALMAAHH Beyond Borders We will be exposing underserved youth to the arts through experimentation in diverse artistic disciplines in order to increase creativity and identity awareness that in turn will encourage logical thinking, positively influence literacy, overall academic performance, outlook in life - [Mario K. Castillo](https://www.almaahh.org/mario-k-castillo/) - Biography Mario K. Castillo serves as Chancellor of Lone Star College System (LSCS). He took up the title of General Counsel at LSCS in 2015. From 2016 to 2017, he served as Vice Chancellor and General Counsel. From 2017 to 2023, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. From 2020 to 2021, - [Wendy Montoya Cloonan](https://www.almaahh.org/wendy-montoya-cloonan/) - Board Secretary Biography Wendy works in the public finance arena at the intersection of law, finance, and community infrastructure. Over the last 16 years in a professional capacity, Wendy has worked with a varied portfolio of non-profit clients and the public and private sector to improve the quality of life for residents of greater Houston. Wendy is the - [Geraldina Interiano Wise](https://www.almaahh.org/geraldina-interiano-wise/) - Board Chair Biography Having grown up on the slopes of the San Salvador volcano, Geraldina carries the land, waters, and intellectual heritage of the Maya in her DNA. The Civil War made her an accidental immigrant in Houston, she made herself a life-long learner. After earning her BA in Architecture, Art, and Art History from - [Newsroom](https://www.almaahh.org/newsroom/) - Newsroom Contact Us Have a question for ALMAAHH? Email museum@almaahh.org. Follow us Facebook Instagram Twitter ALMAAHH News & Updates more ALMAAHH News & Updates… In the News4.4.22, Houston Business Journal — “Face to Face: Latina artist turns talks of Latino cultural center into reality” (login required)3.23.22, CityCast Houston — “How Will a Latino Cultural Center - [VOZ de (VOICE of) ALMAAHH Survey](https://www.almaahh.org/voice-survey/) - [VOZ de (Voice of) ALMAAHH Survey](https://www.almaahh.org/voz-de-voice-of-almaahh-survey/) - [Latino Arts & Culture Calendar](https://www.almaahh.org/calendar/) - Register your Latino Arts & Culture events here Access the calendar here - [Artist Opportunities](https://www.almaahh.org/artist-opportunities/) - Are you an artist looking for new and exciting opportunities? Please subscribe and fill out the ALMAAHH Latino Artist Census to receive them in your inbox, and keep checking this page for more! Happy creating! Eres un artista que está buscando nuevas y emocionantes oportunidades? Por favor suscríbete y llena el Censo de Artistas - [Dream With Alebrijes - an ALMAAHH and MFAH Collaboration](https://www.almaahh.org/dream-with-alebrijes-call-for-proposals-an-almaahh-and-mfah-collaboration/) - ALMAAHH and MFAH collaborated for a call for proposals to commission six Houston Latinx artists to be selected to each create an Alebrije-inspired temporary sculpture to be displayed in the Cullen Sculpture Garden at the MFAH, during the fall festival scheduled for November 5th, 2023, on view through November 12th, 2023. Read more about - [Borges and Texas Call for Proposals](https://www.almaahh.org/artist-opportunities/borges-and-texas/) - About the call for proposals ALMAAHH and Casa Cultural de las Américas are partnering up to select 20 contemporary artists from Texas to show their vision on the universal author by creating and exhibiting an outstanding tridimensional artwork including the figure of Jorge Luis Borges. Each selected artist will receive a bust of Jorge Luis - [Latinx Artists for ALMAAHH: We Are Houston - Exhibition and Auction](https://www.almaahh.org/latinx-artists-for-almaahh-we-are-houston-auction/latinx-artists-for-almaahh-we-are-houston/) - 2023 ALMAAHH: Benefit Auction 2023 Latinx Artists for ALMAAHH: We Are Houston auctionc supports Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts; Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH) and Houston artists at a 50-50 split. ALMAAHH is a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to the creation of a Houston-area cultural and visual arts complex that - [ALMAAHH State of Latinx Visual Art 2023](https://www.almaahh.org/almaahh-state-of-latinx-visual-art-2023/) - ALMAAHH brings together national leaders in the Latinx Visual Art field to talk about the different points of view on Latinx Visual Art in the country. The conversation takes place in the context of ALMAAHH’s inaugural juried show of Latino Art “Latinx Artists for ALMAAH: We Are Houston.” Exhibition juried by: Maria C. Gaztambide, Executive - [Latinx Artists for ALMAAHH: We Are Houston Auction](https://www.almaahh.org/latinx-artists-for-almaahh-we-are-houston-auction/) - ALMAAHH: Benefit Auction 2023 Latinx Artists for ALMAAHH: We Are Houston auctionc supports Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts; Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH) and Houston artists at a 50-50 split. ALMAAHH is a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to the creation of a Houston-area cultural and visual arts - [In the news - Archives](https://www.almaahh.org/inthenewsarchives/) - ALMAAHH in the News (Archives) 4.4.22, Houston Business Journal — “Face to Face: Latina artist turns talks of Latino cultural center into reality” (login required)3.23.22, CityCast Houston — “How Will a Latino Cultural Center Help Tell Houston’s Story?“ 11.4.21, Que Onda Magazine — Latino arts initiative awarded up to $1 million from Houston Endowment 11.2.21, - [Welcome](https://www.almaahh.org/welcome/) - Mission Learn more about the Mission Statement for AALMAAH. Info More AALMAAHH Founding Members Our commitment to unite behind a Latino Museum of Cultural & Visual Arts and Archive Complex that will become a destination and engine of economic growth - [Programs & Impact](https://www.almaahh.org/programs/) - Current Artist Opportunities · Open Calls The call is open. ALMAAHH has two open calls for Houston-based Latinx artists — one for 2-D work at TMC Helix Park, one for large-scale sculpture with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Both are accepting submissions now. Official Call for Art · 2026 Open · Closes July 12 - [Events & Gallery](https://www.almaahh.org/events-gallery/) - Events & Gallery Five years in pictures. A visual archive of ALMAAHH's work across Houston since 2021 — artists at work, audiences alive, American Latino culture meeting the city in real places at real moments. The record of a cultural home that has been open for years, only now getting its front door. Browse the - [The Vision](https://www.almaahh.org/the-vision/) - The Vision The place to experience Latinidad. A world-class arts and culture complex in Houston's East End — integrating visual and performing arts, culinary and digital experiences, and a strong educational component. Designed to anchor a landmark cultural district of up to 25 acres, ALMAAHH will welcome nearly 300,000 visitors annually. Location East End, Houston - [Press](https://www.almaahh.org/press/) - 6.19.25 Houston Style Magazine: Houston Invests in Latino Cultural Landmark with $130K Funding Boost for ALMAAHH 10.09.24 Houston Chronicle: Inside ALMAAHH, the Organization that wants to bring a Latino Cultural Complex to Houston's East End 9.26.24 Harris County approves $800K for the construction of Houston’s first Latino Museum 5.17.25 IAN Indo American News: Tagore Center - [Careers](https://www.almaahh.org/careers/) - Careers and Jobs with ALMAAHH Explore opportunities to work with ALMAAHH and help shape the future of Latino art, culture, and community in Houston. Whether on staff or as a collaborator, your talents can make a lasting impact.Check back here regularly for new opportunities to join us in championing creativity, culture, and community. Current Open - [Past Events and Activations](https://www.almaahh.org/past-events-and-activations/) - Nov. 2025-Myths and Leyendas: Mujeres-Collaboration with MFAH ALMAAHH partnered with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston for the fourth annual Myths and Leyendas: Mujeres Fall Festival, a community celebration honoring Latin American and Latino art, culture, and storytelling through sculpture. 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