ART in the HEART HTX

ART in the HEART HTX community arts The brightly colored yellow bus, travels across the city from special community events to scheduled classes.

Veronica Cabrera, an experienced artist, is the founder and CEO of
HTX ART, a creative enterprise that provides access to art in Houston’s underserved communities. Cabrera, widely known as “Roni,” envisioned and created The Art Bus a
mobile art studio that brings art into her community and
neighborhoods across Harris County. The mobile art center is the fulfillment of Cabrera’s vision to provide

art across her community. Her idea was recently recognized by the announcement of a $100,000 grant from HEB, Texas singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson and comedian Amy Poehler. Cabrera has also been recognized as a “Community Partner of Recognition” award from Harris County Precinct 2. Cabrera has twice been a nominee for The Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award for “Arts in the Community.” An accomplished artist with more than 15 years of experience in teaching and painting, Cabrera also is responsible for painting several large murals in Houston. Those works include the 60-foot “Extravagantly Loved” mural in the heart of the Houston Heights. Cabrera also was one of seven Houston artists who worked on the 10,000 square-foot foot “Gateway to the World” mural at Hobby airport for the 2026 World Cup bid. She also painted one of the large soccer balls in the airport lobby. Teaching art to children has been a passion of Roni’s as she has taught classes, run a summer camp and coordinated many events for children in the heart
of Greater Northside. In her mission she is working diligently to provide multigenerational art experiences for communities across Houston. Roni is also working to provide a “bricks and mortar” art space for artists and artisans.

Art in the heart is out knocking on doors encouraging the community to vote!District H Precinct 2Non partisan efforts to...
05/30/2026

Art in the heart is out knocking on doors encouraging the community to vote!
District H
Precinct 2
Non partisan efforts to encourage our neighbors to use their voice!

05/29/2026

Today is Art in the Heart Day!!!!
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!

05/26/2026
05/23/2026

It's been a crazy journey so far and we are soooo grateful for everyone who has been pouring into creating space for community!

05/23/2026

Sooooo grateful for today and all the love that is being poured into creating this space!

05/18/2026

Free High School Senior Photos 2026 was a huge success!

Senior year can be an expensive season for many families, and our annual Free Senior Photos program was created to help ease that burden while celebrating this special milestone.

We are incredibly grateful to Tiffany and Martin for generously donating their time and talent to capture these meaningful memories for local families. A special thank you to Josie for all of the coordination and support that helped make this event possible.

We would also like to thank YES Prep Northside for generously donating their gym and hosting us for this special event.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this program such a blessing for our community!

05/14/2026

Four finalists will win an exclusive trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final as well as the opportunity to compete for a $20,000 cash prize.

05/13/2026

When we left our home it was sudden. I was heartbroken to think my childhood was beyond repair! Instead, Creator had another plan! To have this space serve more than just me and my boys but a whole community of people. This space specifically will become space for our elders and a safe space during disasters thanks to .

We have a ask from community to help us get to the finish line. We have thinga like paint, AC, furniture, a full restroom remodel. We are so close. The heavy lifting has been done, now we need to get over the finish line and hopefully I'm time for summer programs! Donate and support through the link in the BIO or message us directly!

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3405 Turner Drive
Houston, TX
77093

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm

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