The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (The Institute) is the new charity beneficiary of Via Colori® Houston, a time-honored street painting festival taking place April 2nd and 3rd, 2022. The event will be held at POST, Houston’s newest cultural epicenter. The historic Barbara Jordan Post Office is located in downtown Houston at 401 Franklin St.

The purpose of this free, family-friendly event is to raise awareness and funds to support The Institute and its education, platforms, and programs at the intersection of spirituality and health. This time-honored street painting festival will again bring together hundreds of student, amateur, and professional artists to create beautiful chalk masterpieces while also celebrating Houston’s diversity.

This event will also feature live music, a children’s creative area, and expansive hospitality options for weekend of artistic expression and community connection. The Institute for Spirituality and Health is issuing a call for artists, sponsors, and volunteers. The deadline for applications is Monday, Feb. 28, 2022.

“The Institute is pleased to be the new beneficiary charity of Via Colori® Houston. We look forward to hosting its inaugural, two-day creative arts and cultural event. This event will draw thousands of families, artists, vendors, volunteers and festival-goers for a weekend of creativity and inspiration. Via Colori® Houston is an outdoor event celebrating the act of spontaneous, temporary works with a charter to foster community connection and resilience,” commented by Leah Adams, vice president of engagement at The Institute for Spirituality and Health.

The festival welcomes chalk artists of every skill level - from those steeped in all things art to the curious at heart to family art projects and company team building. Via Colori® Houston welcomes everyone. For more artist information, visit https://www.viacolorihouston.org/artists.