EXPERIENCE THE ARTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Here, the arts connect people, spark change, and help build the city Houston's known for.
A PREMIER HOUSTON
ARTS DESTINATION
Located in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward, the University of Houston’s Arts District is where art, music, and culture come alive.
At the center of it all is the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts—fondly known as KGMCA—home to the School of Art, the Moores School of Music, the School of Theatre & Dance, Public Art UHS, the Blaffer Art Museum, and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts. This is where your Cougar pride finds its rhythm with the Spirit of Houston marching band, where art exhibitions are always free for UH students, and where live theatre—both timeless and brand-new—hits the stage. Creativity isn’t just celebrated here, it’s part of everyday life.
Moores School of Music
A hub for concerts, festivals & recitals—leading music education in Houston.
School of Art
Exhibits cutting-edge visual art through installations & student-driven projects.
School of Theatre & Dance
Home to new plays, original works & dynamic dance by students & faculty.
Blaffer Art Museum
Free museum with bold exhibitions & programs that spark dialogue & connect communities.
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts
Bridges art, performance & media through bold, interdisciplinary collaboration.
Public Art UHS
One of the largest campus art collections in the U.S., open to all year-round.
OUR IMPACT
At the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, creativity drives powerful impact. As a key contributor to Houston’s $26 billion creative economy, KGMCA helps fuel more than 180,000 arts jobs across the city. Each year, our students and faculty produce over 200 performances and exhibitions, advancing the arts locally and globally. With 1,500 students from 60+ countries and more than 30 degree programs across three schools, we are shaping the next generation of creative leaders.
- $26B City of Houston Creative Economy
- 180K Arts Jobs in City of Houston
- 200+ Arts Jobs in City of Houston
THIS SEASON AT KGMCA
Each season features student recitals, ensemble concerts, gallery exhibitions, original plays, full-scale operas, musical theatre, dance performances, artist talks, and more. There’s something for everyone—explore the full lineup and find what speaks to you. Support our students and support the arts in Houston.
FEATURED EVENTS
The Uncanny In-Between
The Uncanny In-Between is an exhibition and archival project that explores a diverse range of works...
Mud +Corn + Stone + Blue
Told through a constellation of places and temporal back-and-forths, Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue traces...
The Uncanny In-Between
The Uncanny In-Between is an exhibition and archival project that explores a diverse range of works...
Mud +Corn + Stone + Blue
Told through a constellation of places and temporal back-and-forths, Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue traces...
The Uncanny In-Between
The Uncanny In-Between is an exhibition and archival project that explores a diverse range of works...