Corpus Christi 2025 Arts Grant Program Recipients Recognized

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX— Prior to today’s City Council meeting during the proclamations ceremony, the City of Corpus Christi’s Arts & Cultural Commission (ACC) announced the recipients of the 2025 Arts Grant Program. This program provides $300,000 in total funding to support cultural events organized by local organizations that draw visitors to Corpus Christi. The program offers grants of up to $15,000.

The 2025 Arts Grant Program recipients are:

Alcorta’s Folklorico Diamante, Inc.

Art Center of Corpus Christi

Art Museum of South Texas

Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico

Bay Jammin Series, Inc.

Corpus Christi Bailando Dance Festival

Corpus Christi Ballet

Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society, Inc.

Corpus Christi Symphony Society

Del Mar College Foundation

Downtown Revitalization Alliance (DMD)

Friends of Redhead Pond & Environmental Stewardship Association

Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History

K Space Contemporary

South Texas Public Broadcasting System, Inc. (KEDT)

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Foundation

Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE)

The Harbor Playhouse

Texas Jazz Festival Society

Art Grants are available to 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations within Corpus Christi. The City of Corpus Christi provides funding for the Arts Grant Program by utilizing the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund. Per state law, revenue from the municipal HOT may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry.

For more information on the 2026 Arts Grant Program, email ACCartsgrants@cctexas.com.

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing quality, affordable, and enrichment programs for all ages and interests. For more information about the wide variety of programs and services offered by the department, visit www.ccparkandrec.com. We invite everyone to Live. Learn. Play!