Art Colony Association

Art Colony Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to producing high quality art festivals and events including the biannual Bayou City Art Festivals - in Downtown Houston in the fall and at Memorial Park in the spring, which provide financial support to local nonprofit organizations. Over the past 39 years, Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park and Bayou City Art Festival Downtown have raised $2.6 million for local nonprofit organizations. Funding for the art festivals is provided in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, corporate sponsorships, private contributions, in-kind support and volunteer assistance.

The annual, juried Bayou City Art Festival boasts a unique outdoor gallery experience brimming with 300 top galleried artists representing 19 artistic media. Adding to the festive art walk are wine cafés, an interactive creative zone for children, restaurants, and a performing arts stage with on-going multicultural musical and dance entertainment.