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Noemi Gonzalez teaches a workshop during the 2026 Young Makers Market. A diverse group of 6-8 students (approx. 8-10 years old) listens intently. The workshop is set in a fancy conference room with dark wood walls and plush chairs. Some of the children's parents observe from the doorway.

Third Annual Young Makers Market Prepares Artists for Success

By The Woodlands Arts Council on Aug. 13, 2026

Forty-six young artists from across The Woodlands and Montgomery County gathered at Woodforest National Bank on August 8 for a day of hands-on workshops designed to prepare them for the third annual…

A piece of wall art composed of glass slabs and rings in various sizes, colors, and patterns.

The Woodlands Arts Council Presents Heart of Glass: A Family Shaped by Fire

By The Woodlands Arts Council on Aug. 11, 2026

The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) presents Heart of Glass, an exhibition featuring the work of Michael Kerry Brown, Sally Pennington Moore, and their son, Patrick Kerry Brown. United by a passion for…

A craft show booth displays elaborate wood crafts. Sleek, organically-shaped cutting boards hang along the back wall of the booth. A tiered display in the middle of the booth shows off large mixing bowls and Lazy Susans. A large wooden breakfast table with matching barstools are also shown for sale.

The Woodlands Fine Craft Show Announces 2026 Artists and Ticket Sales

By The Woodlands Arts Council on Aug. 03, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for The Woodlands Fine Craft, Art & Design Show, taking place September 26 & 27 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. The curated indoor event features…

A rendering of the new trolley shelters with new digitally printed stained glass images of nature. This trolley stop resides beside The Woodlands Waterway, shielding The State of Texas art bench (a large, turquoise, Texas-shaped slap with a solid wooden bench).

The Woodlands to Transform Trolley Shelters into Public Art

By The Woodlands Arts Council on Jul. 29, 2026

Imagine waiting for a Town Center Trolley surrounded by original works of art instead of ordinary glass panels. That's the vision behind a new public art initiative from The Woodlands Arts Council…

Two men walk across a golf course toward the camera. A lush treeline hugs the course on both sides and wraps around the back, highlighting the light green grass and early morning sky.

The Woodlands Township's Board of Directors Approves Ground Lease for Golf Course

By The Woodlands Township on Jul. 24, 2026

The Woodlands Township's Board of Directors approved a Ground Lease Agreement with Forest Capital Partners, LP during its July 23, 2026, Board meeting, marking a significant milestone toward the…

TWAC Board and Staff, with local artist Sandra Cooper, pose with the community mural that Cooper designed. The mural is displayed at Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Hermann Memorial - The Woodlands. It consists of tiles painted with brightly colored flowers, surrounded by paper butterflies with hopeful messages on their wings.

Collaborative Mural Installed at Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center

By The Woodlands Arts Council on Jul. 24, 2026

A new community-created mural inspired by healing, hope, and joy during The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival 2026 now has a permanent home at Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center. The collaborative…

A man with gray hair stands behind a wood display at The Woodlands Fine Craft Show in 2025. Two shelves support a collection of vases and urns, each made of a different wood combined with colorful inlays.

The Woodlands Arts Council Introduces a New Vision for Its Annual Fall Show

By The Woodlands Arts Council on Jul. 21, 2026

The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) is reinventing its annual fall event with a new name, expanded programming, and a renewed vision that reflects the show’s evolution while creating a more engaging…

The bar at Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons features a denim-blue countertop and plush light blue chairs. The walls, floors, and booths along the right wall are all made of light wood and tan fabrics.

Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons Now Open at Hughes Landing

By Charolais on Jul. 14, 2026

Howard Hughes Communities™ today announced the opening of Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons, a new restaurant at Hughes Landing that marks the return of one of The Woodlands’ most recognized culinary…

The Pavilion stage from the mid-right section of the crowd. The performer looks like he's glowing white under bright golden spotlights. Hundreds of audience members raise their hands to cheer or sing along.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2026 Schedule of Events

By The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Jul. 09, 2026

Enjoy a fist-pumping season of live music at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, a venue consistently ranked as one of the top outdoor amphitheaters in the world. The 2026 lineup features STING, MGK…

Inside The Woodlands Arts Council gallery. It looks like a large office or a small reception room with black leather couches, burnt orange fabric chairs, and a small art exhibition on the walls. This collection consists of abstract, black and white ink paintings of trees.

The Woodlands Arts Council Hosts Fireside Chat with Bob Mosier

By The Woodlands Arts Council on Jun. 30, 2026

The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) presents Art Matters III: Fireside Chat with Bob Mosier, where conversation will explore art, creativity, community, and the experiences that that have shaped…