Asia Society Texas Center

Asia Society’s operations focus on four key pillars upon which all of our programming is based. These pillars are:
1- Performing Arts and Culture,
2- Business and Policy,
3- Visual Arts Exhibitions, and
4- Education and Outreach.

Through this multidisciplinary approach, Asia Society provides multiple entry points for our community to learn more about Asian cultures, traditions, diplomacy, business philosophies, and innovations, as well as a place for our Asian community members to celebrate and share their heritage. Asia Society’s holistic programming—guided by values of transparency, cultural equity, equality and inclusion—both educates and entertains by creating thought-provoking experiences of the highest quality from a variety of countries/cultures, points of view, and art forms. Through presenting content that is relevant to our community and the context of current events, Asia Society’s goal is for audiences to leave Asia Society Texas Center delighted and transformed, with their curiosity piqued and a better understanding of our community and the world. In our increasingly globalized world, having access to diverse communities and perspectives has never been more important.

Through a robust schedule of 150+ programs each year, Asia Society Texas Center reaches more than 50,000 individuals, families, and children on average. From established business leaders and young professionals to local artists and underserved school children, our audiences represent a wide cross-section of Houston’s diverse communities. In FY18, 64% of our visitors were adults with 36% accounting for seniors, students, and children. While our programming caters to Houston’s diverse community, we are also the venue to celebrate the Asian-American community. Outreach efforts are also dedicated toward serving underserved communities and students in Title 1 schools (the Title 1 school designation means a large number or large percentage of the school’s student body comes from low-income households). Last year, approximately 57% of our visitors were Caucasian, 26% were Asian, and the remaining 27% identified as either Hispanic, African-American, or mixed ethnicity.