Founded by artists in 1982, DiverseWorks (DW) is known for innovative artistic programming, meaningful engagement with communities, and the advancement of progressive art and ideas.

DW was structured to ensure a constant infusion of new ideas, multiple viewpoints, and a diversity of art forms and practices. 43 years and 4 different locations later, DW has continued to be a source of support for artistic collaborations while creating bridges between different sectors of the arts community and the interwoven populations of Houston.

Each year, DW commissions and presents 3-5 major new multidisciplinary exhibitions, performances, and community programs by local, national, or international artists that explore timely social and cultural issues.

Recent commissions have been completed with artists such as Julia Barbosa Landois, Jasmine Hearn, Lisa E. Harris, Hong Hong, Autumn Knight, and Nick Vaughan & Jake Margolin.

DW collaborates with Aurora Picture Show and Project Row Houses to organize The Idea Fund, a regranting program of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Arts that supports experimental, innovative arts projects in the Greater Houston Area.