Buy gifts made by artisans at Ashé Market opening December 9

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Ashé Market opens December 9

November Activities

FestEve24 Kickoff Scenes

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COVID-19 Update

The Collective's Gift Shop

Jubilee Quilt Circle

The Collective kicks off its annual Ashé Market December 9 at The Collective, 4101 San Jacinto, Suite 116.

The market features a curated selection of unique gift items made by local artisans. Additional items include African fabric, masks and other art pieces from various African nations.

The Ashé Market will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and by appointment through Saturday, December 23. The Collective is open on Thursdays from noon until 5 p.m. Special Friday and Saturday hours for the market are from noon until 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Handmade Gifts

November Activities

Afternoon workshop at the Hester House

A sample of Kim Lakes' design for the park at Palm Center.

Kim Lakes prepares to embellish the park at Palm Center.

Creative juices flowed at this painting workshop in collaboration with ECOTONE and Ibraim Nascimento.

FestEve24 Kickoff

The Collective kicked off its 2024 FestEve event at the Glasscock Center at Rice University in November. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and H-E-B's Winell Herron are honorary chairs of next year's main event.

Dear Community Artists' Collective visitors and supporters,

We continue to play close attention to the news and announcements surrounding the COVID - 19 outbreak.

The Collective asks that you continue to wear masks and practice social distancing when visiting our facility (and elsewhere as well). We also urge you to take advantage of the free vaccinations provided throughout the city for you and your loved ones' protection. We value your support and understanding during these extraordinary times.

Do all that you can to keep yourself and your family and friends safe and healthy by staying informed from a reputable source. Here is the link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov).

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