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Together, the committee forms a dynamic network of advocates and collaborators committed to amplifying Untitled Art, Houston’s role as a vital platform for dialogue, discovery, and community engagement. 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Their participation underscores a shared belief in Houston as a city uniquely positioned at the intersection of artistic experimentation, institutional growth, and civic transformation.\n\n“We’re incredibly grateful for the support and vision of both our Founding and new Host Committee members,” says Michael Slenske, director of Untitled Art, Houston. “Their commitment not only strengthens the fair, but also reinforces the importance of sustained, year-round cultural programming and investment within Houston’s creative community.”\n\nIn the months leading up to the fair, Untitled Art will continue to unveil new partnerships, public programming, and collaborative initiatives throughout Houston, further extending the fair’s presence beyond the convention center walls and into the fabric of the city itself.\n\n","_key":"84a20c80b6de0","_type":"span","marks":[]}],"_type":"block","style":"normal","_key":"29aa6e6a91ed"}],"file":null}},"pageContext":{"id":"-96ed32b9-e4c2-5b61-b46a-9ced93b4a273"}},
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