Creative Zone

Visit the Capital One Bank Creative Zone and take part in creative activities facilitated by over 17 local nonprofits. Activities include:

Downtown YMCA - Spangles that Dangle
Select from an exciting assortment of beads and pendants to make the perfect art festival accessory!

MECA (Multicultural Education & Counseling Through the Arts) - Ornamental Rocks
Create a colorful paperweight or pet rock with paint and glitter!

Orange Show Center for Visionary Art - Mini Art Cars
Not enough time to create a full-size model for the Art Car Parade? Let your imagination run wild and make a mini version!

           
Lawndale Art Center – Party Pinwheels With Pizazz    
Get inspired by Spring and wind energy! Decorate and fold a spinning paper pinwheel!

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – Bend and Twist Pins
Twist and wrap colorful wire to create magnificent broaches and pins.

Houston Center for Photography- Sun Photos
Use light and shadow to develop a monochrome photo print for framing!

Art League Houston - ECO-Wear
Turn bicycle tires and other recycled materials into fabulous jewelry!

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft – Plastic Paradise
Reuse old transparencies, playing cards, and x-ray film into fabulous hair clips and decorations!

City ArtWorks – Garden Lanterns
Create paper lanterns inspired by John Singer Sargent’s flower paintings.

Art Colony Association – Wax Hands
Dip your hands in wax to create a festival souvenir.