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Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
Comment on Facebook The Orange Show is a folk-art environment - a monumental work of handmade architecture - in Houston's east end. It was built single handedly from 1956 until its completion in 1979, by the late Jefferson Davis McKissack, Houston postal worker. The outdoor 3,000 square foot monument is maze like in design and includes an oasis, a wishing well, a pond, a stage, a museum, a gift shop, and several upper decks. It is constructed of concrete, brick, steel and found objects including gears, tiles, wagon wheels, mannequins, tractor seats and statuettes.Jeff McKissack's creation extols the virtues of his favorite fruit and encourages visitors of all ages to follow his theories relating health and longevity to good nutrition, hard work and eating oranges. The Orange Show is one of the most important folk art environments in the United States. The Center preserves, promotes and documents visionary art environments, provides opportunities for the expression of personal artistic vision and creates a community where that expression is valued. The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art preserves works of extraordinary imagination and celebrates the artist in everyone.
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Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
2402 Munger St.
Houston, Tx 77023Phone: 713-926-6368 | Email | Official Website
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Street and lot parking; no fees
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Upcoming Events
02/11/12 Continuum: KALI (A Pre-Valentine's Day performance art adventure at The Orange Show)
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art03/31/12 Easter Orange Hunt & Orange Show Season Opening Party
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art04/01/12 Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Art+Science
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
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Current Events
There are no current events at this time.
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Upcoming Events
02/11/12 Continuum: KALI (A Pre-Valentine's Day performance art adventure at The Orange Show)
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art03/31/12 Easter Orange Hunt & Orange Show Season Opening Party
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art04/01/12 Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Art+Science
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
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The following facility details serve as the premier source for unique and affordable venues for performance, receptions, convening, meeting space, speakers, etc., in greater Houston and the region.
Rental Contact Information
Rental Contact Name: Ruben Guevara
Rental Contact Phone: 713-926-6368
Rental Contact Email: ruben@orangeshow.org
General Information
Parking Info: Street and lot parking; no fees
Union Affliations: Other
Other Union Affiliations: Call for details
Beer / Wine Permitted: Yes
Liquor Permitted: Yes
Food Permitted: Yes
Catering Services allowed: Yes
Catering Services available: Yes
Support Staff available: Yes
Crew(s) provided / fees: Call for details
Insurance Required: Yes
Insurance Provided: Yes
Security Personnel Required: No
Box Office: No
Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: Local musical acts as well as national acts. Jana Hunter , Aurora Picture Show (micro cinema), Daniel Johnston, Dengue Fever
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Facility Information
Seating (range): 250 - 499
Stage / Venue Width: Width circular stage with about 80 sq. ft available in a semi-circle fashion, theatre style 8 x 12 ft
Stage / Venue Height (floor to ceiling; or grid): theatre 8 ft plus; semi-circular 8.5 radius
Stage is raised: No
Stage Design: Arena
Number of curtain wings and borders: None
Fly Grid and Details (height, number of lines): None
Rear crossover space (dimensions): None
Dressing Rooms: Yes
Dressing Room Details (# of rooms / size of rooms): Call for details
Public Bathrooms: Yes
Break Room: Yes
Lighting Available: Yes
Lighting Details: Call for details
Sound System Available: Yes
Sound Details (loudspeakers, power amps, # of microphones, etc.): Call for details
Audio Recording Available: No
Stage Floor Type, if applicable (Marley, sprung wood, wood over concrete): Concrete
Stage Floor Trapped? How many? Where?: None
Reception Area: Yes
Loading Dock: Yes
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Pricing
Specify breakdown of rates: Please contact for details.
Pricing side note: the rates can be flexible depending on the event and need of the individual or organization.
Non-profit Rates: No
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