Want to learn more about The Idea Fund?
Join us for one of our info sessions. Info sessions give artists a chance to hear from The Idea Fund’s administrators about the application process. This is a great opportunity for artists to ask questions before they apply, learn about past projects and The Idea Fund process.
Info Sessions:
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026, 6:30 PM
DiverseWorks, MATCH Gallery. Hosted by: Ashley DeHoyos Sauder.
3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002.
Registration Required
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30 PM
Aurora Picture Show. Hosted By Camilo Gonzalez.
5601a Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
Registration Required
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
Project Row Houses (Virtual on Zoom). Hosted by Christelyn Nash.
Registration Required
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Galveston Arts Center. Hosted By Ashley DeHoyos Sauder & Jacq Garcia.
2127 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550
Registration Required
Application Workshops:
Budget Workshop, Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
(Virtual on Zoom). Hosted by Christelyn Nash.
Registration Required
Work Samples Workshop, Friday, December 4, 2026, 12:00 PM
(Virtual on Zoom). Hosted by Ashley DeHoyos Sauder & Jacq Garcia.
Registration Required
Drop-in Questions, Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
(Virtual on Zoom). Hosted by Ashley DeHoyos Sauder & Jacq Garcia.
Registration Required
The Idea Fund Office Hours
The Idea Fund will provide office hours starting November 2, 2026 – December 14, 2026 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 12 – 2 PM. Applicants can schedule a 15-minute meeting with a TIF team member to discuss specific questions about their proposal. Please email info@theideafund.org to schedule your one-on-one.
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