SEE A NEED. MEET A NEED.

Support burgeoning visual artist

Artist Residency Program

Nurturing the Young Artistic Talent in Houston

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SANMAN ACADEMY

Creative development of artist

Est. 2024

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Programming and Upgrading

The Sanman Gallery

Providing consistent space to display artist creations and curate innovative engagement for the local community.

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SANMAN ARTIST RESIDENCY

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Deadline is January 15th, 2025

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Engage The Community
Bring art programs to underserved communities.
Create Opportunities
Empower diverse Houston artists to grow.
Creative Space
Provide space for artists to create and connect.

When supporting us, you're investing into the creative ecosystem of Houston.

Building community and development

The See A Need - Meet A Need (“SANMAN”) name originated in the early 2000’s as a mentoring program designed for urban youth. The program was created by Martin Rogers with a specific focus on providing positive leadership for single parent households in Southwest Houston. Fast forward 20+ years, the SANMAN name is now instrumental in the vibrant and growing Houston creative community.

Our Mission

To provide creative individuals regardless of their age, race, or socioeconomic background the space, tools, mentorship, and platform needed to develop their craft and introduce their talent to the community.

Our Goals

Providing consistent space to display artist creations, host intimate exhibitions, and curate innovate engagements for the local community.

Strengthening Houston's creative infrastructure

Developing our own gallery that makes individuals from all backgrounds comfortable to experience art.

Developing Artist

Since launching our residency program in November 2021, we have impacted thousands of local creatives and launched 8 solo exhibitions.

Programs Creating Houston’s
Next Wave of Artists

Your support powers residencies, mentorships, and education that shape the city’s creative future.

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Your Support Matters

There's a few ways you can assist in the growth and development of the Houston's creative community.

Donate

Support our mission by contributing to local art initiatives that empower emerging artists and strengthen Houston’s creative community.

Take action

Volunteer your time or skills to help run workshops, events, and community programs that make art accessible to everyone.

Become a partner

Collaborate with us as a community to fund residencies, sponsor events, and expand future programming.

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Corey De'Jaun Sherrard Jr.

Visual artist from Houston, Texas

Kaelyn Provost

Visual artist from Houston, Texas

Meet our
artists-in-residence

Our artists-in-residence from diverse backgrounds that make up the unique collective.

We accept all artists no matter the race, gender, class or medium into our residency program.

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