Garage Arts Project

We're excited to feature Nima Mistry as part of our GAP Featured Artists series.

A Kathak and Garba dancer based in Houston, Texas, Nima's work is deeply rooted in tradition while embracing innovative approaches to storytelling. Trained in the Kalka-Bindadin Gharana of Kathak under Guru Smt. Shiva Mathur, she brings together performance, education, and community-building through her artistic practice.

What drew us to Nima's work is Kathputli, a powerful piece that uses Kathak to explore the realities of human trafficking. Through striking movement, multimedia elements, and a genre-blending musical score, she reimagines the possibilities of classical dance while addressing contemporary issues.

We invite you to explore Nima's work and learn more about the stories she brings to the stage later this year in Houston.

BRIDGES 2026 OPEN CALL IS HERE!

We are seeking artists, performers, dancers, musicians, and multidisciplinary practitioners who are interested in creating meaningful work through collaboration. If you enjoy meeting new people, telling stories, and making a difference through art, then we are looking for YOU!

Head to the link below to apply:
https://form.jotform.com/261343430799462

Deadline to apply: July 14, 2026.

Still thinking about applying? DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 20 JUNE, 2026!! ✨

We can't wait to experience the creativity, curiosity, and unique voices of student artists from across disciplines. If this is YOU, here’s your chance to be a part of it!

Apply now through the link below: www.garageartsproject.org/student-showcase-2026.

There is something incredibly special about witnessing students share work that comes from curiosity, honesty, experimentation, and instinct.

We created this showcase because we believe young artists should have the space to ask their own questions, take risks, and think differently. This showcase is an invitation to bring your ideas into a shared space, whether you are still discovering your voice, trying something new, or quietly creating work you have been wanting people to experience.

If you are a dancer, writer, musician, actor, photographer, or visual artist, we would love to see what you have been making.

We hope this becomes a space for connection, conversation, and creative exchange between young artists from different disciplines and backgrounds.

If this speaks to you, send in your work. We’re excited to experience it with you. ✨ Apply through the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/261253606358458

STUDENTS, this one’s for you

Do you create ART through movement, music, words, performance, or visual storytelling? We’re inviting students from across performing, literary, and visual arts to share their original work with us.

From dance, theatre, and music to poetry, photography, painting, and beyond, this is a space to showcase your creativity and voice.

Selected submissions will be featured in a curated student showcase celebrating bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and emerging artists.

If this is YOU, submit your work now and apply through the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/261253606358458

Great morning with the Leadership Plano Class 42!

We were honored to participate in an arts panel discussion alongside such remarkable arts leaders Lupita Tinnen (Moderator, Collin College Fine Arts), Suzy Jones (Art Centre of Plano and Garage Arts Project), Tom Venner (Board of several nonprofits), Darrell Rodenbaugh (North Texas Performing Arts), and Dolly Thomas (Plano African American Museum).

In the room, we talked about volunteering, collaboration, and what it means to contribute to our community through the arts. The questions were thoughtful, and seeing emerging leaders who genuinely care about Plano’s cultural future was everything.

Thank you for inviting Garage Arts Project to be part of this conversation. We can’t wait to see what you all do next. 🙌

Reach out to us to learn more about opportunities to volunteer with Garage Arts Project!

[leadershipplano artsleadership collaboration planoarts communityfìrst jointheboard]