Preservation Texas

Preservation Texas presents biennial Honor Awards which recognize outstanding individuals in the field of preservation, as well as recent historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and infill projects from across the state. Our Honor Awards are divided into two main categories: Individual Awards and Preservation Project Awards, each with several specialized subcategories. Self-nominations are welcome, but require at least two letters of support. Preservation Project Award winners may be featured in Texas Architect magazine, published by the Texas Society of Architects. Detailed award descriptions, eligibility criteria, and nomination forms can be found at https://lnkd.in/gA3kk2BE The 2025 Honor Awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday, October 30th, in San Antonio. The event will be held in the auditorium of the remarkable 1924 Scottish Rite Hall, home of the San Antonio Philharmonic. The deadline to submit a nomination is 5:00 PM CST on Friday, September 12th.

Join Preservation Texas and MINDPOP in Fort Worth July 24-25 for the Creative Spaces Summit! The summit will focus on the adaptive reuse of old buildings as creative hubs for art and culture in rural and urban communities across Texas – from funding to sustainable operating models to case studies. Find more info about speakers, sessions, and register at https://lnkd.in/gvDWvY5v

Our new exhibit, Adobe at the Pass: Documenting the Mission Valley in 1936, will open on March 27, 2025 at the El Paso County Heritage Center at 201 E San Antonio Ave in downtown El Paso! This bilingual exhibit features large-format black and white photographs of iconic adobe structures in El Paso County taken by architect Marvin Eickenroht in 1936 as part of the New Deal-era Historic American Buildings Survey program. It also explores the history, significance, and future of adobe construction in West Texas. Made possible in part by a grant from El Paso County, the Heritage Center will showcase rotating exhibits highlighting El Paso and West Texas’ unique cultural heritage. It will also serve as the starting point for historical tours, office and retail space, and a hub for historic preservation inquiries and heritage tourism information. The formal opening of the Heritage Center is expected to take place later in May. In the meantime, we welcome the public to stop by and visit the exhibit! For hours of operation, check https://lnkd.in/gNk5FduT

Preservation Texas is looking for experienced and energetic members to volunteer on our new committees! These committees will play a key role in advancing the five Strategic Directions outlined in our Strategic Vision: A Roadmap to the 2036 Texas Bicentennial. Preservation Texas committees meet virtually on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. For more information and to submit an application, please visit https://lnkd.in/ga4Knx-F

We're #hiring a part-time El Paso County Heritage Center Associate in El Paso, Texas. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Preservation Texas invites you to join preservation advocates from across the state in Austin for a full day of legislative briefings and advocacy opportunities on Wednesday, February 19th at the Texas State Capitol. The 89th Texas Legislature's regular session begins next week and historic preservation will be impacted by proposed legislation and budgets. This event is free, but participation is limited to current Preservation Texas members. Please visit https://lnkd.in/gfu3gmpW for more information and to register to attend! To become a Preservation Texas member, please visit https://lnkd.in/g5scAzAk.

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today, Preservation Texas invites you to support our 2024 Annual Fund. Thanks to the generosity of our members, donors, and sponsors, 2024 has been a year of significant progress for our organization. From advancing the Texas Rural African American Heritage Grants Program to furthering community outreach, developing educational events and hands-on workshops, and establishing several new programs, we have made strides. But we can’t do this important work without your continued support. Your fully tax-deductible contribution will help us close out 2024 strong and set a solid foundation for 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/g_66WddX to contribute online.