Bayougraphy

Filmmaker Shahd Shahroor Tells Palestinian Stories on Her Own Terms

She got a standing ovation at the 2024 Houston Cinema Arts Festival, and she's just getting started.

05/07/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houstonians Let It All Out at City Council Public Comment

People like Antasia Adamjee, an organizer with Houston for Palestinian Liberation, have gotten involved in local politics through city council meetings.

03/31/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Tinsel H-Town

Why Mo Means Even More to Houston than You Realize

The show made Palestinian Americans feel seen and heard, supported local film professionals, and gave important shout-outs to uniquely Houston businesses.

03/19/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Visual art

Station Museum Takes An Artistic Stand on Palestinian Solidarity

In the Sun featured several Houston artists exploring the interconnected nature of liberation.

10/27/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Amarie Gipson

News

Very Artsy News: Station Museum, Artist Residencies and More

A weekly brief on what’s trending in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

10/11/2021 By Amarie Gipson

City of Dreams

Finding a Home a World Away: Middle East

Eight Middle Eastern immigrants share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, Catherine Matusow, and Erica Hernandez

Photography

Fotofest Turns Its Focus to the Arab World

The FotoFest Biennial features 48 artists from 13 countries, fitting its theme, View From Inside: Contemporary Arab Video, Photography, and Mixed Media Art.

03/03/2014 By Kelly Klaasmeyer

World Cinema

Living Like Refugees

Seventh annual film festival explores Palestinian culture over two weekends

05/07/2013 By Eric Harrison