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DiverseWorks

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DiverseWorks
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Established1982
LocationMATCH (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston)
3400 Main, Suite 292
Houston, TX 77002, United States
Coordinates29°44′24″N 95°22′43″W / 29.74000°N 95.37861°W / 29.74000; -95.37861
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TypeArt center
DirectorXandra Eden
CuratorAshley DeHoyos Sauder
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Websitediverseworks.org

DiverseWorks is a nonprofit arts organization based in the Houston Museum District, Houston, Texas, founded in 1982. DiverseWorks produces and presents new multidisciplinary contemporary art through collaborations with local, national and international artists. It currently resides at the MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston) where it shares, with other arts organizations, a gallery and performance spaces, and also presents off-site projects across the city of Houston.

DiverseWorks was founded in 1982 by Charles Gallagher, alongside fellow artists Billy Hassell, and Doug Laguarta with Michael Peranteau as its first director.[1][2][3][4][5] It was housed at 214 Travis Street within the W. L. Foley Building in Houston's First Ward.[1][2][3][4][5] DiverseWorks quickly became an integral part of the Houston alternative arts scene.[1][2][3][4][5] The organization is currently located at the MATCH.[6][7][8][9][10]

DiverseWorks is governed by a board of directors representing the Houston community and local artists.[11] With the relocation to the MATCH, DiverseWorks appointed its current executive director Xandra Eden in June 2015[12][6][13] and its current curator Ashley DeHoyos Sauder in May 2018.[14] Exhibitions, performances, and other artistic activations are carried out with the assistance of volunteers, interns, and other community supporters.[14][15]

Leadership

Executive Directors[1]

  • Charles Gallagher (1982–1987)[5]
  • Caroline Huber (1984–1993)[5]
  • Michael Peranteau (1985–1995)[16]
  • Emily Todd (1995–1999)[17]
  • Sara Kellner (1999–2006)[18]
  • Diane Barber (2006–2011)[19]
  • Sixto Wagan (2006–2011)[19]
  • Elizabeth Dunbar (2012–2015)[20]
  • Xandra Eden (2015–present)[13]

Curators/Artistic Directors[2]

  • Michael Peranteau (1984–1995)[16]
  • Caroline Huber (1985–1993)[5]
  • Loris Bradley (1993–2006)
  • Susie Kalil (1996–1997)
  • Sixto Wagan (2006–2013)[19]
  • Diane Barber (1997–2011)[19]
  • Rachel Cook (2012–2017)[21]
  • Xandra Eden (2015–present)[12]
  • Ashley DeHoyos Sauder (2018–present)[14]

Notable Commissions

In lieu of a permanent collection, DiverseWorks from its founding sought to organize an exhibition program committed to showcasing new and emerging artists, organizing collaborations with and between cultural producers and communities, and advancing progressive art and ideas in Houston and the US.[2][5] Notable commissions from artists include:

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 DiverseWorks Artspace; McBride, Elizabeth; Thomas, Lorenzo (1993). DiverseWorks artspace: 1983-93. Houston, Tex.: DiverseWorks. Search this book on
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Gershon, Pete (2022). "DiverseWorks". In Gershon, Pete. Impractical Spaces: Houston. Impractical Spaces / Hyde Park House 002. pp. 92–101. Search this book on
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Gershon, Pete (2018). Collision: The Contemporary Art Scene in Houston, 1972-1985. Sara and John Lindsey series in the arts and humanities (1st ed.). College Station: Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 978-1-62349-632-6. Search this book on
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "25 Years of DiverseWorks". Houston Chronicle. 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Curlee, Kendall (1994-12-01). "Diverseworks". Handbook of Texas Online.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Glentzer, Molly (2016-03-21). "Pulse check: What's next for DiverseWorks and Lawndale". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  7. ↑ Newton, Paula (2015-11-04). "The Not-So-Secret is Out: DiverseWorks Will Move to New MATCH Facilities". Glasstire. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  8. ↑ Glentzer, Molly (2015-11-03). "DiverseWorks will move to the MATCH in December". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  9. ↑ Glentzer, Molly (2016-03-23). "Midtown arts center nears its funding goal". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  10. ↑ Jansen, Steve (2016-01-20). ""What Shall We Do Next?": DiverseWorks' First Exhibit at Its New Digs". Houston Press. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  11. ↑ Fuentes, Jessica (2024-08-24). "Texans for the Arts and DiverseWorks Announce New Board Members". Glasstire. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Glentzer, Molly (2015-05-22). "DiverseWorks appoints new director". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Rees, Christina (2015-05-11). "DiverseWorks Names New Director/Chief Curator: Xandra Eden". Glasstire. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Blay, Christopher (2019-09-03). "DiverseWorks Announces Staff Appointments; Ashley DeHoyos Named Curator". Glasstire. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  15. ↑ Burghurdt, Aubrey F. (2019-11-11). "The Bayou City Be All: Reflections on DiverseWorks' Night of Performance Beyond the Binary". Spectrum South. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Davenport, Bill (2012-06-04). "Michael Peranteau New Art League Houston Director: Lightning Appointment Follows Weiss' Lightning Departure". Glasstire. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  17. ↑ Jansen, Steve (2011-04-19). "Emily Todd, Menil's Deputy Director, Vacating Her Post". Houston Press. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  18. ↑ Davenport, Bill (2015-01-16). "Sara Kellner Named Permanent Civic Art Director at HAA". Glasstire. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Johnson, Patricia C. (2006-08-12). "DiverseWorks names new co-directors". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  20. ↑ "DiverseWorks appoints Elizabeth Dunbar new director". Houston Chronicle. January 4, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  21. ↑ Davenport, Bill (July 30, 2012). "Rachel Cook Returns to Houston As Diverseworks Assistant Curator". Glasstire. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  22. ↑ Hill, Ed; Bloom, Suzanne (January 1986). "Mel Chin". Artforum. p. 96.
  23. ↑ Lark, Laura (February 20, 2009). "Pat Graney: House of Mind". Glasstire. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  24. ↑ Glentzer, Molly (July 25, 2004). "DiverseWorks will mix performance, politics". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  25. ↑ Gray, Lisa (August 30, 2007). "Raising a toast to DiverseWorks". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  26. ↑ Renfrow, Daniel (August 23, 2023). "This Houston Artist Wants to Open Energetic Portals with Her Work". Houstonia. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  27. ↑ Decter, Joshua (Summer 2009). "Alfredo Jaar". Artforum. p. 335. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  28. ↑ Dailey, Meghan (April 2004). "William Pope.L". Artforum. p. 162. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  29. ↑ Richard, Frances (October 1999). "Cecilia Vicuña". Artforum. pp. 148–149. Retrieved March 26, 2025.

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