Applications Now Open for the 2027 Mix-MATCH: A Fine Arts Festival
Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH) is now accepting applications for the 4th Annual Mix-MATCH: A Fine Arts Festival, taking place on January 16, 2027. Houston-area artists and arts organizations are invited to apply now at matchouston.org to participate in this dynamic, multidisciplinary celebration of local creativity.
Launched in 2024, Mix-MATCH was created to showcase the vibrant talent of Houston’s small to mid-sized arts organizations and independent artists. Featuring live performances, interactive experiences, and opportunities for community engagement, the festival has quickly become a standout event in the city’s cultural calendar.
In its inaugural year, Mix-MATCH featured more than 32 participating arts organizations alongside a wide range of individual artists across visual arts, music, dance, theater, film, and puppetry. The 2025 festival expanded that reach, drawing more than 50 submissions and presenting 28 performances. In 2026, the festival continued its rapid growth, receiving over 70 submissions and showcasing 23 selected performances and installations spanning theater, dance, film, music, spoken word, sketch comedy, poetry, burlesque, circus arts, roller skating, performance art, and visual arts—all presented in one place on a single, immersive day.
As the festival evolves, MATCH remains committed to elevating the diversity, innovation, and collaborative spirit of Houston’s artistic community.
Mix-MATCH is uniquely designed as a collaborative and inclusive platform in which all applicants participate in the review process and help shape the final lineup. Ideal projects are original, interdisciplinary, and collaborative, reflecting the breadth of artistic voices that define Houston’s cultural landscape. Selected participants will receive stipends to support the development of new work premiering at the 2027 festival.
By centering equity and artistic innovation, Mix-MATCH offers artists of all disciplines and experience levels a meaningful opportunity to share their work, connect with new audiences, and be part of a one-of-a-kind creative experience.
Key Dates:
- Applications Open: April 3, 2026
- Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2026
- Participants Announced: July 2026
- Festival Date: January 16, 2027
Learn more about Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival