Performing arts microgrants invest $43,000 in arts access across Montgomery County

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – In partnership with The Woodlands Arts Council, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Performing Arts Microgrants, awarding almost $43,000 to support innovative fine arts initiatives across Montgomery County. Across the 2024, 2025 and 2026 grant cycles, the program has invested nearly $130,000 in performing arts education and community access.

These grants reinforce The Pavilion’s mission to elevate arts access and education by empowering schools, nonprofits and community organizations to bring high-quality artistic experiences to students and residents. Funding supports a wide range of creative projects including music instruction, performance opportunities, equipment enhancements and expanded arts programming that enriches the cultural fabric of the community.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, in conjunction with TWAC, is honored to support the following organizations whose performing arts projects will enrich arts education and community access throughout Montgomery County:

• Caney Creek High School
• The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra
• Patterson Elementary
• Conroe High School
• Young Texas Artists
• The Woodlands Chorale
• College Park High School Choir
• Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy – Theater Program
• Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy – Drum Line Program
• Buckalew Elementary
• The Woodlands Diversion
• Travis Intermediate School Choir

“We are honored to support the outstanding work happening across our community,” said Jeff Young, President and CEO of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. “These performing arts microgrants allow us to invest directly in the teachers, ensembles and organizations shaping the artistic future of Montgomery County. Their passion strengthens our mission and creates opportunities for students and audiences to thrive through the arts.”

The Pavilion is proud to partner with The Woodlands Arts Council in advancing a shared commitment to making the arts accessible to all. Through this ongoing collaboration, both organizations work together to champion creativity, expand access to arts education and ensure that artists, educators and organizations across Montgomery County have the resources they need to inspire and connect their communities. This partnership reflects a collective belief in the power of the arts to enrich lives and strengthen the cultural fabric of the region.

The Pavilion congratulates all 2026 of the Performing Arts Microgrant recipients and looks forward to seeing the lasting impact of their programs in the year ahead.

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