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Keeping Art in the arthouse

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A community-based nonprofit enriching and preserving Houston’s artistic film culture and arthouse spaces. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Arthouse  Houston and Artechouse present a unique immersive screening of  KOYAANISQATSI on Earth Day. See the film’s powerful images wrapping  around you, filling three enormous walls with Phillip Glass’s score in  huge surround sound at Artechouse. Through pure sound and image  KOYAANISQATSI provokes feelings and raises questions that only its  audience might answer.


The event will begin with a rarely screened new short film by filmmaker  Jonathan Caouette (dir. Tarnation), with an intro by the director.


Ticket purchase also includes entry into Artechouse’s full 26,000 square feet  of tech-driven environment with multiple galleries designed to showcase groundbreaking works by the world’s leading digital and tech focused artists.

Screening Info

When: Wed, April 22nd

Where: ARTECHOUSE

Directed by:  

Godfrey Reggio

Year: 1983

Length: 86 minutes 

Country: United States

Language: No language

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Other Ongoing Film Series

Wes & Rick’s Pix


Celebrating the cinematic influences of acclaimed Texan filmmakers Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater, both of whom spent their formative years watching films at the historic River Oaks Theatre in Houston. The films in this series are hand-selected by Wes Anderson and Rick Linklater.


Films in this series: Sex, Lies, and Videotape (Wes Anderson), Taxi Driver (Richard Linklater), The Piano (Wes Anderson), Harold and Maude (Richard Linklater), The Crying Game (Wes Anderson), Badlands (Richard Linklater), Wings of Desire (Wes Anderson), Breathless (Richard Linklater)


The Big Picture Series


Bringing and showcasing important Arthouse directors and other related artists to the community for cultural enrichment and education to help us all gain a deeper understanding of their art.


Films in this series: Hairspray (1988), Hedwig and the Angry Itch (2001)

USE YOUR ARTHOUSE HOUSTON MEMBERSHIP ON THE GO!

USE YOUR ARTHOUSE HOUSTON MEMBERSHIP ON THE GO!

USE YOUR ARTHOUSE HOUSTON MEMBERSHIP ON THE GO!

USE YOUR ARTHOUSE HOUSTON MEMBERSHIP ON THE GO!

USE YOUR ARTHOUSE HOUSTON MEMBERSHIP ON THE GO!

USE YOUR ARTHOUSE HOUSTON MEMBERSHIP ON THE GO!

2026 visiting members program by Art House Convergence

Your Arthouse Houston Cinephile Membership now offers even more benefits!

Thanks to the Art House Convergence Visiting Members Program (VMP), your Arthouse Houston Cinephile Membership now allows you to purchase tickets at the member discount at participating independent cinemas, like the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas, and many more across the country!


How does it work?

Look for the VMP window sticker at the box office the next time you visit an indie exhibitor.


When you see it, show proof of your current Arthouse Houston Cinephile Membership to receive ticket discounts. It’s that easy! You can also find a full list of participating cinemas by state here. 


Some of the perks you can claim:


  • Member-priced tickets at participating art houses nationwide
  • Access to other basic-level membership perks (like discounted concessions or parking) at select locations


Find additional program information, as well as full terms and conditions here.


2026 VMD Program

Active Arthouse Houston Cinephile Members can enjoy ticket discounts at more than 70 participating cinemas across 30 states—including Washington D.C.! 

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Arthouse Houston is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to joyously enriching and preserving Houston’s artistic film community and arthouse spaces. This mission is furthered by improving accessibility to arts and cinema through programming, public outreach, partnerships, and education to benefit our vibrant, diverse community.

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Friends on Film Podcast

One of the things in this world you genuinely and definitely cannot construct is an old building. Add to that: the rarity of an actual existing and operational movie palace. This one has a history literally like no other left in Houston.


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Accessibility

Arthouse Houston is committed to ensuring accessibility to the arts for all. To support that priority, our programming includes some free and pay-what-you-can options throughout the year with public programs at museums, public parks, and schools, allowing outreach to all, including underserved communities. We present at venues that have:


  • First-floor access
  • Seating
  • Parking
  • Captions
  • Accessible websites
  • And more


We strive to continuously improve your experience and apply the relevant accessibility standards. For this reason, we are working with Rev.com to provide transcription, translation, and captioning services to our applicable programs.

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Arthouse Houston is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to joyously enriching and preserving Houston’s artistic film community and arthouse spaces. This mission is furthered by improving accessibility to arts and cinema through programming, public outreach, partnerships, and education to benefit our vibrant, diverse community.


Arthouse Houston is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 88-2921447 

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