ZEN-An: A Traveling Teahouse ExperienceSaturday, April 1st | 3:00 PM | Historic Dow School
1900 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007 ZEN-An is co-presented by the @mfahouston (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) and @japanamericahouston (Japan America Society of Houston). The program is presented in conjunction with None Whatsoever: Zen Painting from the Gitter-Yelen Collection on view from February 18 – May 13, 2023 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
About the Artist Kuniji Tsubaki is a Japanese architect who specialises in tea rooms. He has found an ingenious way to take this spirit of hinraku around the world. His chashitsu fits in a suitcase and can be re-assembled in any location where he spreads a message of peace. Kuniji-san’s portable tea room is constructed by his team of master artisans. This event is FREE to attend! |
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18th Annual Frida FestivalSaturday, April 29th | 11 AM - 7:30 PM | Historic Dow School
1900 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007 Join us in celebrating the 18th Annual Frida Festival curated by Lizbeth Ortiz and this year hosted at MECA Historic Dow School! Since 2004 they have been gathering to celebrate the legacy and inspiration of Frida Kahlo.
The Frida Festival aims to unite the community through creative expression by collaborating with local artists, organizations and businesses to celebrate the life of one of Latin America’s most highly respected visual artists – Frida Kahlo. The Festival was established as a celebration of the birthday of Frida and her life, art and passions. The festival is used as a platform to promote the story of Frida’s life to teach the Houston community about art, culture, heritage, and history. The celebrations will showcase our diverse community talents in art, music, dance, and other forms of artistic expression in an art urban arts market. |
Mission and Values
MECA is a community-based non-profit organization committed to the healthy development of under-served & under represented families through arts and cultural programming,
academic excellence, support services, and community building.
MECA provides arts education, support services, and multicultural artistic performances and events to students and their families,
helping to build discipline, self-esteem, and cultural pride.
MECA is a community-based non-profit organization committed to the healthy development of under-served & under represented families through arts and cultural programming,
academic excellence, support services, and community building.
MECA provides arts education, support services, and multicultural artistic performances and events to students and their families,
helping to build discipline, self-esteem, and cultural pride.
MECA is an organization that emphasizes:
Justice | Openness | Equity | Creativity to nurture artistic growth and expression | Individual respect | Caring attitudes | Diversity within community
Justice | Openness | Equity | Creativity to nurture artistic growth and expression | Individual respect | Caring attitudes | Diversity within community
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