Houston, TX

LAWNDALE ART AND PERFORMANCE CENTER

EIN 76-0278775

Arts, Culture & Heritage Community Arts & Public Programs

Mission

Lawndale is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center that engages Houston communities with exhibitions and programs that explore the aesthetic, critical, and social issues of our time.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About LAWNDALE ART AND PERFORMANCE CENTER

Lawndale Art and Performance Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in Houston’s Museum District that presents exhibitions, performances, readings, and public programs and supports regional artists through initiatives such as its Artist Studio Program and the annual juried exhibition "The Big Show". Founded in 1979 and confirmed as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 76-0278775), Lawndale maintains an active public program schedule and artist services. In the past 2–3 years the organization has continued regular exhibition seasons (including notable 2024 shows and The Big Show juried exhibitions in 2024–2025) and announced Artist Studio Program cohorts, demonstrating ongoing community engagement and artist support.

Notable achievements

The Big Show (annual juried exhibition)

Long-running open-call exhibition (established 1984) that serves as a major regional platform for emerging and mid-career artists; recent iterations included roughly 90 artists in 2024 and 77 artists in 2025.

Artist Studio Program

Sustained multi-year studio program that provides selected Houston-area artists with studio access, professional development, and exhibition opportunities; recent cohorts were announced for the 2024–2025 cycle.

W.A.G.E. certification and artist-centered practices

Adopts equitable professional practices for artist payment and engagement (W.A.G.E. certified), reflecting a formal commitment to compensating artists and supporting ethical exhibition standards.

At a glance

Total assets: $2.1M
Annual revenue: $678K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 76-0278775
Location: Houston, TX
Website: lawndaleartcenter.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (IRS determination since June 1989).

Regularly featured in regional arts press and criticism (recent coverage in outlets such as Houstonia and Glasstire for 2023–2025 programming).

Active participant in statewide and regional arts initiatives (including partnerships with events such as the Texas Biennial and other collaborative programs), underscoring its role in Texas’s contemporary art ecosystem.

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