In case you missed it, check out the photos from our construction site tour! It’s so exciting to see this long-awaited new campus with all of the arts features vital for HSPVA’s curriculum come to life! The HISD budget could not cover all of HSPVA’s essential arts features. Thanks to the HSPVA Friends capital campaign…
HSPVA’s new downtown campus is on track to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018, and we’re working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to the tools and resources they need to further develop their artistic talents and become the best in their craft. The HISD budget could not cover all of…
We couldn’t be more excited about the new campus, every opportunity it will provide for future students, and the deepening of our longstanding relationship with the Kinder Foundation. We are aware of a group of concerned constituents who have established a petition against the level of recognition granted to the Kinder Foundation by the HISD policy…
Construction on HSPVA’s new state-of-the-art downtown campus is well underway! Situated between Houston’s Theater District and Discovery Green, this 21st-century facility houses academic classrooms and learning centers; four performance venues, including an 800-seat main theater; dance and music studios; and more. Thanks to the HSPVA Friends capital campaign and the extraordinary lead gift from the…
45 years of stories. Help us write the next one. Since 1971, HSPVA has produced creative leaders who are at the cutting edge of their fields. As we celebrate 45 years of excellence, HSPVA Friends is committed to building on the legacy of our alumni by providing opportunities for current and future students to reach…
In an unprecedented partnership, a private donor and a non-profit organization are collaborating for the benefit of a Houston Independent School District (HISD) public school. HSPVA Friends, the non-profit dedicated to raising funds for Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, launched a $10 million Build the Extraordinary. Inspire Dreams. capital campaign to…
Last week kicked off the 45th school year at The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and we welcomed new students and faculty into the HSPVA family. We would like to congratulate three alums on their new roles at HSPVA. David Waddell (Visual ’99) is the new chair of the Visual Arts Department.…
We are excited to launch our newly designed website as we begin the 2016-2017 school year. Still located at dvu.ikq.mybluehost.me, the site has been redesigned to optimize the browsing experience. One important update is the interactive News section, where you will be able to find up-to-date information about HSPVA events, students, and alumni. You can share…
Construction is well underway for HSPVA’s new downtown campus to open in Fall 2018. We have our own crane in the downtown skyline!