Families, Youth, and the Arts
On April 22, 2025, the Chapel hosted its Earth Day Poetry Festival, 
curated by Outspoken Bean with Writers in the Schools. The 
program featured Meta4 Houston and local poets and musicians 
whose performances highlighted environmental justice and collective 
responsibility.
On May 3, 2025, the Chapel partnered with Align Mind for Meditative 
Moment for Families, a playful and calming session of animal-
inspired yoga, breathing, and expressive drawing. Designed for 
children Pre-K through 3rd grade and their caregivers, the program 
nurtured mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional well-being, closing 
with a soothing child-centered meditation.
On May 17, 2025, the Chapel opened its doors to families and young 
audiences through Neighborhood Community Day, a celebration of 
creativity, imagination, and cultural heritage. Partnering with Express 
Children’s Theatre, the event brought theatre and visual art to life 
for children across the community. Families met a time-traveling 
Frida Kahlo, explored the themes behind her artwork, and created 
their own self-portraits—transforming the Chapel’s campus into a 
joyful space of artistic discovery and intergenerational connection.
Seasonal Rituals and Celebration
The season concluded with the Chapel’s beloved 
Summer Solstice celebrations on June 20, 2025. 
Pianist Matthew Shipp, presented by Nameless Sound, 
offered two improvisational performances exploring 
silence, sound, and space. In the evening, the grounds 
came alive with the thunderous rhythms of Kaminari 
Taiko, bringing the community together in celebration 
of light, energy, and renewal.
Impact and Resilience
Rothko Chapel’s 2024–2025 season demonstrated the power of partnership and perseverance. Even though 
our doors remained closed for repairs, our mission remained open and active across Houston. From global 
peace concerts and interfaith rituals of healing to urgent conversations on science, justice, and militarism, 
to family-centered programs that nurtured creativity and mindfulness, the season embodied the Chapel’s 
role as both a sanctuary for contemplation and a catalyst for action.
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