In association with his temporary installation Antena books/Libros Antena, John Pluecker will host a participatory Read/Write club on Wednesday nights at 6pm in 2515 Holman St. featuring readings by authors and writing activities for participants, the club will be based around the following texts each week:

April 25: A Toast in the House of Friends by Akilah Oliver, Coffee House Press
May 2: American Copia by Javier Huerta, Arte Publico Press
May 9: I’ll Drown My Book: Conceptual Writing by Women, Caroline Bergvall, Laynie Browne, Teresa Carmody, and Vanessa Place, Eds., Les Figues Press
May 16: The Black Automation by Douglas Kearney, Fence Books
May 23: Poems of the Black Object by Ronaldo V. Wilson, Futurepoem
May 30: SABORAMI by Cecilia Vicuña, Chainlinks
June 6: The Event Factory by Renee Gladman, dorothy, a publishing project
June 13: one by Jen Hofer, Palm Press
June 20: sexoPUROsexoVELOZ and Septiembre: A Bilingual Edition of Books 2 and 3 of Dolores Dorantes by Dolores Dorantes, translated by Jen Hofer, Kenning Editions/Counterpath Press

The following Saturday events will be presented in conjunction with Our Cultural Portal: Reclaiming Our Image (time and location TBA).

April 14: Short films will be presented by Our Image Film and Arts

May 5: Artist Lauren Kelley will present a short film and performance on the unfortunate power of negative imagery and media stereotypes, followed by an artist talk and discussion.

May 12: DJ Flash Gordon Parks will lead a discussion on Houston’s role in the music industry world-wide.

June 2: Our Image founders Monie Henderson and Marc Newsome will lead a town hall meeting, “Reclaiming Our Image” in which they invite audience discussion about the best methods and practices for working with the media to ensure non-stereotypical, honest, cutting-edge, thought-provoking depictions of Black and other ethnic communities.

June 23: Artist Lisa Harris will present a short film and performance, followed by an artist talk and discussion about gentrification.

PRH is a neighborhood-based nonprofit art and cultural organization in Houston’s Northern Third Ward, one of the city’s oldest African-American communities. With a mission to transform community through the celebration of art and African American history and culture, PRH has established programs that encompass arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, low-income housing, education, historic preservation, and community service. For further information, visit www.projectrowhouses.org.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify current small individual donors to PRH
• Develop cultivation and recruitment strategies for existing and new donors, including special events
• Activate on-line and web-based giving
• Research membership levels and build PRH’s membership program
• Work with graphic designer and webmaster to develop printed and website materials, respectively
• Insure the accuracy of donor records for recognition and publication listings
• Maintain donor prospect records and information; prepare necessary reports and mailing lists as required
• Provide direct customer service to and for individual donors and prospects

Other Duties

• Assist and support other Development staff as required
• Assist Development Director with annual giving and special events
• Attend PRH events as assigned
• Provide overall office support for the department; assist and support other staff as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in writing, marketing or some other related field from an accredited university
• Minimum of two years of development and fundraising experience, preferably with an arts or social service non-profit organization
• Record of successful experience in activities requiring customer service and/or customer relations
• The ability to work independently/as a self-starter, as well as a team member
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of donor management programs and all social media applications

OTHER SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Community minded, able to communicate well with a variety of personality types and flourish in a multi-disciplinary, diverse and dynamic environment
• A team player, works well both independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility and problem solving skills; ability to multi-task and to be highly detail oriented
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS AND ENVIRONMENT):
This is a full-time, exempt staff position with full benefits
Requires periodic weekend and evening work
No more than 15% travel
Employee should be able to lift up to 25lbs

Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s background and experience. The position will remain posted until it is filled.

Please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter that clearly describes how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position to cflores@projectrowhouses.org (please DO NOT call). Additionally, be sure to explain your interest in working at Project Row Houses.

Note: All duties and responsibilities listed may or may not be considered essential job functions and requirements. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Project Row Houses is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all programs and services, and does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion and/or sex (including marital status and/or sexual orientation) national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status.

Please join us Saturday from 4-7 for our opening celebration and block party.

Featuring work by artists Manuel Acevedo, Monie Henderson and Marc Newsome of Our Image Film and Arts, Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, John Pluecker, Phillip Pyle II, Beth Secor, and Irvin Tepper, Round 36 continues Project Row Houses’ tradition of inviting a diverse group of artists to create site-specific works that help achieve PRH’s mission of using art to create community.

Learn more about Round 36.

Spoken Word Performance
March 10, 4 pm
2316 Elgin St. (downstairs in the Eldorado Ballroom)

Please join us for an afternoon of literary performance by participants in PRH’s eight-week workshop with Meta-Four Houston, a non-profit organization that uses reading, writing, poetry, and performance to encourage critical thinking and self-expression among youth ages 13-19.

The Teen Program at Project Row Houses consists of teens from the Third Ward community who meet every Saturday at PRH to take part in creative activities and field trips. For more information about the Teen Program, please contact Project Row Houses at 713-526-7662.

On March 3, over 200 guests enjoyed an art auction, dinner, and dancing to the music of the legendary Diunna Greenleaf at PRH’s annual gala held in the historic Eldorado Ballroom.

This year’s fundraiser marked the inauguration of the Earnestine Courtney Community Service Award, named in honor of one of PRH’s earliest and most ardent supporters. We are thrilled to recognize the contributions of 2012 honorees Theola Petteway and Stuart Kensinger, both longtime board members of Project Row Houses and Row House CDC who have worked diligently on behalf of PRH over the years.

Special thanks to the artists who donated work to our art auction and to the volunteers who gave generously of their time.

Click here to apply.

Eco Market Cafe Presents: Cafe Dialogue Series
A Conversation with Dr. Luzine Bickham – a Living Legend

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6:30 pm
2320 Elgin St.

Be enriched by a first-hand account of Black History!

Dr. Bickham shares his memories of the 1940s as one of the few living Tuskegee Airmen. He will also speak about his life’s work as an educator and former Dean of Texas Southern University School of Business.

This sidewalk talk examines the educational environments within the Third Ward and includes speakers from various schools within the area There will be a brief opening statement about each institution and its educational objectives. This will be followed by a Q&A.

Learn more about the Communograph project on our website, or visit www.communograph.com.

Curated by Peter Lucas

Friday, February 24, 7pm
Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin St.

Aurora Members $10
Non-Members $15

Project Row Houses joins Aurora Picture Show and curator Peter Lucas to present the annual Soul Nite! at the historic Eldorado Ballroom.

Peter Lucas hosts this all-out 60s soul party featuring classic and rare music performance footage on the big screen, food, drinks, and dancing. Proceeds will benefit Aurora’s youth programs. Bring your good vibes, best moves, and closest friends to Houston’s historic Eldorado Ballroom for an all-new selection of 60s soul performances, including James Brown, Sam & Dave, Barbara Lynn, Rufus Thomas, Wilson Pickett and many more!

Click here for more information about Soul Nite!