The 葫芦影业's Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts' 2025-2026 season features creativity and talent of its students, faculty and visiting artists.
The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the 葫芦影业 proudly announces its featuring an ambitious slate of performances, exhibitions, lectures and community programs.
From world-premiere operas to nationally recognized visual art exhibitions, the season highlights the extraordinary creativity and talent of its students, faculty and visiting artists and reaffirms KGMCA鈥檚 role as a dynamic cultural hub for the city and beyond.
As part of the fall programming, KGMCA will host its second annual 鈥淪unday in the District鈥� on Nov. 9. This free, family-friendly block party invites the Houston community to experience UH鈥檚 Arts District through an afternoon of live performances, open studios, gallery tours and interactive arts experiences presented by the Moores School of Music, the School of Art and the School of Theatre & Dance.
The Moores Opera Center will present a compelling trio of productions, beginning in October with the world premiere of 鈥淗obson鈥檚 Choice鈥� by acclaimed composer and librettist Tom Cipullo. In February, audiences will experience Mozart鈥檚 beloved 鈥淭he Magic Flute,鈥� followed in April by a double bill of Carlisle Floyd鈥檚 鈥淪low Dusk鈥� and 鈥淢arkheim.鈥�
Throughout the year, the will present an extensive calendar of faculty and student ensemble performances, including the Faculty Artist Series, the A.I. Lack Master Series and concerts by its award-winning bands, choirs, orchestras, jazz ensembles, percussion ensembles, mariachi group and contemporary music ensemble AURA.
The School of Art will host its annual , the Speaker Series in collaboration with the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, and the annual Student Art Show, all of which showcase the creativity, innovation, and research of its students and emerging artists. These programs provide opportunities for audiences to engage directly with the next generation of visual artists through exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences.
In addition, the will present major exhibitions, including 鈥淪oledad Salam茅: Camouflage,鈥� on view Oct. 18 through March 15, which explores environmental resilience through multimedia installation, and 鈥淢ud + Corn + Stone + Blue,鈥� a traveling exhibition opening Jan. 10, that examines agricultural and cultural connections between the United States and Central America. These exhibitions highlight contemporary artistic practices and foster critical dialogue within the broader Houston community.
Meanwhile, the School of Theatre & Dance presents an ambitious , featuring a dynamic mix of performances that showcase the creativity and talent of its students and faculty.
The season opens with 鈥淐ircadian Project,鈥� performed in collaboration with 鈥淧USH,鈥� a world-premiere embodied storytelling event that exemplifies the expression, 鈥渓eap, and the net shall appear.鈥� In just over 100 hours of rehearsal, the incoming MFA Acting cohort and select undergraduates will conceive, devise and perform an entire play without words, supported by PUSH Theatricals and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts.
Following this, audiences can experience 鈥淎non,鈥� an entrancing adaptation of Homer鈥檚 鈥淭he Odyssey鈥� reimagined through the eyes of a young refugee navigating a chaotic, ever-changing landscape.
Later in the season, 鈥淔rankenstein鈥� presents a dark and unflinching exploration of science, ethics, and humanity through the journey of the reanimated Creature. 鈥淭he Banded鈥� examines societal divisions in a dystopian world, while the dance program features the 鈥淓merging Choreographers Showcase,鈥� highlighting student-created works fully produced, choreographed, costumed and designed by UH theater and dance students.
Additional offerings include 鈥淭he Relapse,鈥� a rollicking adaptation of Restoration comedies, 鈥淭he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,鈥� and the 13th annual 鈥�10-Minute New Play Festival.鈥�
The season concludes with 鈥淐reative Exchange,鈥� an annual showcase of original dance works by faculty and guest artists.
With its blend of groundbreaking premieres, thought-provoking exhibitions and vibrant community events, the 2025-2026 season reflects KGMCA鈥檚 commitment to artistic excellence, education and cultural leadership. By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and engaging audiences from across Houston and beyond, the College continues to affirm its place as a vital force in the region鈥檚 arts ecosystem.
For a full calendar of events and ticket information, visit www.uh.edu/kgmca or explore the interactive season guide at .