World Faiths Initiative
The World Faiths Initiative seeks to activate themes of religion, faith, and spirituality in the Museum’s encyclopedic collections through innovative programming and reimagined displays. Focusing on the many expressions of faith in the collections, the initiative honors the diverse communities of Houston and inspires connections across cultures and beliefs.
Past Exhibitions
Past Programs
Lecture: The Luminous Word: Beauty and Brilliance in the “Blue Qur’an”
Shiva Nataraja in an Art Museum Context: Resilience and Romance
Panel Discussion: Collective Awakening in a Changing World
Scribe Workshop: Creating a Torah
Silk Routes Sips: From Matcha to Nowruz, Celebrating the World with Tea
Guided Meditation and Dharma Talk
Concert “Music by Jewish Composers”
Book Launch | “Sea of Ink, Forest of Pens: The Art of the Qurʾan in the Hossein Afshar Collection
The World Faiths Initiative is made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.