The Pavilion Celebrates Successful Arts Break Debut and Announces Expanded Arts Awards and Grant Opportunities
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS –
The Pavilion is proud to announce the success of its inaugural Arts Break series while unveiling expanded opportunities to recognize and support arts education across the greater Houston area.
The first-ever Arts Break series welcomed 2,242 guests over five dynamic performances, offering families and young audiences an engaging mix of music, storytelling and interactive experiences. The response from the community was overwhelmingly positive, with many parents attending multiple shows and praising the series for its educational value and accessibility.
Arts Break Performance Highlights:
- Percussive Movement by Mezclada Dance Company (Houston, TX)
- Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus – The Musical by Great Works Theater (Chicago, IL)
- Animals Rock by Lucas Miller, The Singing Zoologist (Austin, TX)
- Maria’s Magical Music Aventure by Ars Lyrica (Houston, TX)
- Red Riding Hood by The Magik Theater (San Antonio, TX)
“We are thrilled with the turnout and feedback from our first Arts Break series,” said Ashley Gravois, Assistant Director of Arts Outreach. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see families connect with the arts in such a meaningful way. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make these events such a fun and memorable experience for our guests.”
Building on this momentum, The Pavilion will soon open nominations for its revamped Arts in Action Award Program, which recognizes students nominated by their teachers and directors for not only their artistic excellence, but also their dedication, leadership and commitment to their school communities.
Also new this year, The Pavilion introduces the Educators in Action Award, designed to honor and support educators whose passion and leadership in the arts inspire students and create a lasting impact on arts education across local schools. Student and educator award recipients will be celebrated at a special reception at The Pavilion.
For questions or more information about the Arts in Action or Educators in Action Award, please reach out to The Pavilion’s Arts Outreach Coordinator, Megan Mumaugh at mmumuagh@woodlandscenter.org.
In addition, The Pavilion is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its annual grants program, beginning April 1. Following last year’s tremendous success, these grants continue to provide vital support to local educators, schools and nonprofit partners.
Upcoming Grant Opportunities Include:
- Professional Development Grant (Round A) – April 1
- Artists in Schools Grant – April 1
- Arts Resource / Arts Travel Grants for Schools – September 15
- Professional Development Grant (Round B) – October 1
“The recently expanded grant program at The Pavilion has successfully created a shared impact across schools, educators and the community—demonstrating the power of arts experiences for all,” said Grants Specialist, Cheryl Worley.
For questions or more information about The Pavilion’s grants program, please reach out to Cheryl at cworley@woodlandscenter.org.
Through initiatives like Arts Break, arts and educator awards and its robust grants program, The Pavilion continues to champion arts education and expand access to meaningful creative experiences for students, educators and the broader community.
For more information on upcoming programs, award nominations and grant applications, visit The Pavilion’s website at www.woodlandscenter.org.# # #
Opened in 1990, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is part of The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.