People from all parts of the world and all walks of life visit the Chapel for renewal and restoration. They come to experience prayer, meditation, religious services, lectures, concerts, or simply sit in silence among the magnificent Mark Rothko murals.
2025 Annual MLK Birthday Observance | Sick of War: Discussing Health Impacts of US Militarism
6:30 PM
Join us for a timely conversation on the adverse health impacts of war and the US military-industrial complex with author David Vine.
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2025 MLK Day Observance Audio Installation
11:00 AM
Listen to the quiet of the Chapel resonate with MLK’s voice.
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Night of Ideas featuring Dr. Peter Hotez
5:00 PM
Presented in partnership with Villa Albertine & Institut Francais including performances by Texas Medical Center Orchestra, artists from ReelAbilities, and a presentation by French journalist researcher Prune Antoine
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2025 Neighborhood Community Day
6:00 PM
Express Children's Theatre presents a newly commissioned interactive family performance and art-making workshop
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Earth Day Poetry Festival
6:30 PM
Join us for an evening of Earth Day inspired performances by Meta4 Houston, the face of the youth poetry slam scene, and other local Houston favorites.
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Meditative Moment for Families
11:00 AM
Join for an all-ages, family friendly mindfulness meditation with Align Mind.
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our contributors for their invaluable support, which have made the 2023-2024 program season a success. We appreciate your commitment and generosity. Your support has been crucial in helping us diversify our offerings and create a robust and successful program season.
For information on how you can help to support our 2024- 2025 program season, please email: Thuy.tran@rothkochapel.org. Thank you.
Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award
The biennial award recognizes up to 3 individuals working within the areas of art, spirituality, and human rights, who have committed their life’s work toward justice and the creation of a more sustainable, livable and possibility-filled world.
Experience past ORA ceremonies on Vimeo or Soundcloud.
Living Mindfully
Explore the relationship between the sacred and the self through video and audio recordings of past practices, discussions, and gatherings that cultivate a more spiritually focused and mindful life.
-Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual & Faith Traditions Soundcloud
-Twilight Meditations & Days of Observance Soundcloud
-Concept of the Divine Series Vimeo Soundcloud
-Interfaith Thanksgiving Services Vimeo Soundcloud
Transformative Power of Art
Witness the Chapel come to life with provocative music and original artist projects through video and audio recordings of past concerts and performances on Vimeo and Soundcloud.
Advancing Human Rights
Examine intersectional social justice issues from a local to global perspective through video and audio recordings of past symposia, conversations and lectures.
--Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice and Human Rights Vimeo
--Annual MLK Birthday Celebration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2016 Symposium: Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities Vimeo Soundcloud
--2017 Symposium - An Act of Justice: Undoing the Legacy of Mass Incarceration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2019 Symposium - Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis Vimeo Soundcloud
--2021/2022 Symposium - Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility Vimeo Soundcloud