Open The Door - Houston
Texas - French Alliance, Public Art Project
60 doors created by French and Texan artists exhibited citywide in 2013
For two weeks in the spring of 2013, twelve professional artists from France and Texas each turned one side of a door into a work of art. They are part of a groundbreaking public art project called OPEN THE DOOR, originated by the Texan-French Alliance for the Arts and the Paris art collective, 9eme Concept. With these collaborative works of art and other events, we seek to break down social barriers and cultural stereotypes while focusing on intercultural understanding.
60 doors were created and are being installed in 19 locations around Houston
Since the beginning of 2013, around sixty unique doors were produced and are being installed in nineteen locations around the city of Houston. The locations are highlighted on a map that serves as a « Cultural Trail » and guide the public to all the OPEN THE DOOR events pointing to the doors as well as the diverse cultural local neighborhoods around Houston. French and American musicians, dancers, storytellers, etc. will perform at each location. Opening receptions for the installations will feature speakers who will expand upon the ideals and goals of OPEN THE DOOR...
full text can be found at: http://openthedoor-houston.com/
Statement: http://openthedoor-houston.com/portfolio/catherine-cartwright-the-art-league/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEbgY4dUzYI
The Journey
5. Heights Blvd Park – 400 Heights Boulevard
Located in the historic Houston Heights area in Northwest-central Houston, the Heights Blvd Park spans from 100 to 1900 Heights Blvd. This park sits in the middle of an increasingly popular residential area known as a prime destination for creative types.
For the full Cultural Trail Map: http://openthedoor-houston.com/portfolio/cultural-trail-map-2/
5. Heights Blvd Park – 400 Heights Boulevard
Located in the historic Houston Heights area in Northwest-central Houston, the Heights Blvd Park spans from 100 to 1900 Heights Blvd. This park sits in the middle of an increasingly popular residential area known as a prime destination for creative types.
For the full Cultural Trail Map: http://openthedoor-houston.com/portfolio/cultural-trail-map-2/