Buffalo Bayou Partnership

46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru
2018-03-10 07:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Volunteer
NEW FINISH LINE LOCATION THIS YEAR!
Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race – the 46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on March 10th! Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition! Register today!
Click here to learn about team sponsorship opportunities.
The Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is rain or shine. If cancellation does take place due to severe water or weather conditions, all entry fees will support the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Note that there are no refunds given for Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta registration fees.
Downloads:
2018 Rules and Boat Specifications
Helpful Hints for Regatta 2018
2018 Canoe and Kayak Vendor List
2018 Entry Form (for military and students, please email a valid student or military ID to info@buffalobayou.org to receive the online discount code)
2018 Team Sponsorship Form
Bob Wright, Sponsorship Chair

Register Today!

RACE DAY INFORMATION:
WHEN:
Saturday, March 10, 2017
WHERE:
Starting Line: 7700 San Felipe (just west of Voss)
Finish Line: Allen’s Landing (1001-1005 Commerce Street)
SCHEDULE:

7:00 am: Regatta packet pick-up and day-of registration at San Felipe and Voss
9:00 am: Race begins
11:00 am: Free finish line festivities begin at Allen’s Landing featuring live zydeco music and food and drinks available for purchase
1:00 pm: Awards ceremony
2:00 pm: Regatta and festivities end

Trophies will be awarded to the top three paddlers in Teams, Recreational Canoe, Recreational Kayak, and Unlimited Divisions.

IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION:
Free shuttle service for all participants (no boats) will be provided by The Wave at the Finish Line from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm near Allen’s Landing. The shuttle will transport participants back to the Start Area at 7700 San Felipe.
Race begins at 9:00 am (with 5 starts):

9:00 am: ICF K-1/Surf Skis and Solo Unlimited (NOTE: this will be an in-water start)
9:10 am: Team Sponsors and Recreational Class Canoes
9:20 am: Recreational Solo Kayaks (long and short)
9:30 am: Unlimited
9:35 am: Non-Competitive (will not be officially timed)
9:40 am: Day-of Registrants (will not be officially timed)
DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CANOES AND KAYAKS IN THE RACE THERE WILL BE MULTIPLE STARTS FOR THE DIFFERENT CLASSES. Participants can place their boats on the slopes of the bayou (perpendicular to the bayou) 10 minutes prior to the start of their division. Boats nor competitors can touch the water until the start of their division. Any participant not complying with the above will be disqualified.

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP:
Paddlers who register by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, March 6 will be eligible for early packet pick-up. Packets include boat numbers, Regatta t-shirts and additional race information.
DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, March 8 from 4-7 pm
Friday, March 9 from 11am-2pm
LOCATION:
Buffalo Bayou Partnership Office
1019 Commerce Street, Suite 200 (at Main Street) (map)
Houston, TX 77002
Paid parking located behind Spaghetti Warehouse (free after 5pm) or meter parking on Commerce Street and surrounding area.
If you have any changes to your Regatta registration (i.e. paddler names, contact information, boat classification, etc.), please notify Rebecca Leija at rleija@buffalobayou.org ASAP.

15.5-mile Race Route (view map)

PAST BBP REGATTA RESULTS:
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012 (canceled)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017

Register

Wellness Walk
2018-03-03 09:00 - 10:30 | TX
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths Wellness Coaching. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature.
Walks depart at 9 am and cover 3 miles in 1.5 hours.
Register

Ecology Walking Tour
2018-02-17 10:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 am
Parking: City Lot H
Location: The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park (105 Sabine St.)
Enjoy a free walking tour in Buffalo Bayou Park highlighting the landscape and ecology of 19th century Texas that created Houston, as well as the importance of prairies in rebuilding this astonishing and all but vanished ecosystem.
Register Today

Expansión Hacia el Este: Reuniones Comunitarias del Sector Este
2018-02-06 18:00 - 20:30 | TX
¡Queremos tu opinión!
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP), la organización sin fines de lucro encargada de renovar el canal histórico de Houston, está expandiendo sus esfuerzos hacia el este. Después del exitoso y premiado desarrollo del Parque Buffalo Bayou y otros proyectos de los espacios verdes cerca del centro de la ciudad, BBP está planeando transformar las cinco millas del canal Buffalo Bayou desde la carretera US 59, hasta su cuenca en el Puerto de Houston.
BBP le invita a las reuniones comunitarias para contribuir sus ideas sobre los planes del Sector Este de Buffalo Bayou.
Martes, 6 de febrero
6–8:30 PM*
DeLuxe Theater
3303 Lyons Avenue
Miércoles, 7 de febrero**
6–8:30 PM*
BakerRipley
Ripley House Community Center
4410 Navigation Boulevard
Para más información y para confirmar su asistencia, favor de mandar correo electrónico a info@buffalobayou.org o llame a 713.752.0314 x101
* Se servirá una cena ligera
** Traducción en español estará disponible

¡Déjanos saber que vienes!

Moving East: Community Meeting
2018-02-06 18:00 - 20:30 | TX
We want your input!
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP), the non-profit organization revitalizing Houston’s historic waterway, is moving east. After developing Buffalo Bayou Park and other award-winning green space projects in the downtown area, BBP is making plans to transform the 5-mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou from US 59 to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.
BBP invites you to attend a community gathering to offer your input and ideas on Buffalo Bayou East Sector plans.
Tuesday, February 6
6-8:30pm*
DeLuxe Theater
3303 Lyons Avenue
Wednesday, February 7 (Spanish translation will be available)
6-8:30pm*
BakerRipley
Ripley House Community Center
4410 Navigation Boulevard
*Light dinner will be served
For additional information and to RSVP: info@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 101
RSVP

CANCELED: Volunteer Workday
2018-01-20 08:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper
THIS VOLUNTEER EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN. Please join us for our next community volunteer day on February 17!

Time: 8:30 to 11:30 am
Parking: City Lot H
Check-In Location: Contact volunteer@buffalobayou.org for location details
Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy.
Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: trash pick-up, mulching and weed removal. We do ask that all volunteers bring their own work gloves. All other necessary work tools will be provided by BBP.
To sign up, please read the Volunteer Information packet and complete an online Volunteer Waiver with the event date.
Volunteer Information Volunteer Waiver
Have a larger group interested in helping out on this date? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Leticia Sierras, by email or phone 713.752.0314 ext.206.

CANCELLED: New Moon Hike with HTX Outdoors
2018-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | bird-grasshopper
This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Date: January 16, 2017
Time: 7-9pm

Hike along Buffalo Bayou Park during a New Moon to see the Lunar Cycle Lighting orbs turn blue along the trails.

Check-in is at 105 Sabine Street next to the Wortham Insurance Visitor Center.
RSVP

#TeamBuffaloBayou at the Chevron Houston Marathon/Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2018-01-14 02:00 - 2018-01-15 01:59 | TX
Photo by Jim Olive
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is excited to be an official 2018 Run for a Reason charity. Please join our Team Buffalo Bayou (#teambuffalobayou)! With your help, BBP will continue creating a vibrant waterfront that enriches the lives of Houstonians of all ages and attracts visitors from throughout the region and beyond.
HOW TO JOIN TEAM BUFFALO BAYOU!

HERO Entry: HERO entries are available by making a one-time, tax-deductible donation of at least $350 to Buffalo Bayou Partnership, plus the cost of registration. HEROs will receive:
Custom “HERO” back bib
Pre-race access to private, indoor restrooms
Private pre-race bathrooms
Tech fabric cap

Fundraising for Registration: Fundraisers commit to raise a minimum of $500 plus the cost of registration ($135 for marathon and $115 for half marathon) to secure a guaranteed race entry as well as BBP perks!
Support Team BBP: Make a general donation or support a specific runner.
Become a Sidewalk Squad Donor: Align your company with a longstanding Houston tradition and help raise funds for BBP! Contact Leigh for more information.

For more information about Run for a Reason, contact Leigh McBurnett at 713.752.0314 ext. 105 or lmcburnett@buffalobayou.org.

Join #TeamBuffaloBayou

Buffalo Bayou Clean Up with Trees for Houston
2018-01-06 08:30 - 11:30 | Title
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and our friends at Trees For Houston as we help restore Buffalo Bayou Park following damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. Volunteers will remove dead trees and prep the bayou for a future tree planting with trees graciously donated by Trees for Houston.
We will meet at the Houston Police Officers’ Memorial at Buffalo Bayou Park and begin at 10:30am. Gloves and shovels will be provided.
Volunteer waiver must be signed prior to event with event date (1/6/18): https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BuffaloBayouPartnership/volunteerwaiver.html
Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up today via the Volunteer Waiver to secure your spot! Ages 18+ only.
Register!

Walking Tour
2017-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper

FULL - Volunteer Workday
2017-12-16 08:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper
This volunteer workday is at full capacity.

Time: 8:30 to 11:30 am
Parking: City Lot H
Check-In Location: Contact volunteer@buffalobayou.org for location details
Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy.
Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: trash pick-up, mulching and weed removal. We do ask that all volunteers bring their own work gloves. All other necessary work tools will be provided by BBP.
To sign up, please read the Volunteer Information packet and complete an online Volunteer Waiver with the event date.
Volunteer Information Volunteer Waiver
Have a larger group interested in helping out on this date? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Leticia Sierras, by email or phone 713.752.0314 ext.206.

Second Saturday Boat Ride
2017-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Note
*This Second Saturday Boat ride is pushed back a week to accommodate for the “Looking Back” boat tour on May 13.*
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Sabine Promenade Boat Launch (150 Sabine Street, 77007)
Cost: $7 and $5 for children 4-12 (cash only; payment taken when boarding)
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Weather permitting. No reservations are taken for these tours. They are first come, first serve.
Questions? Contact Trudi Smith at 713.752.0314 ext. 103.

Walking Tour: Buffalo Bayou – from Mastodons to Marathons
2017-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper
Enjoy a free, one-hour walking tour presented by BBP and Katy Prairie Conservancy, Buffalo Bayou – from Mastodons to Marathons. Led by Texas Master Naturalists, the tour will highlight how the landscape and ecology of 19th century Texas created Houston, as well as the importance of prairies in rebuilding this astonishing and all but vanished ecosystem.
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 am
Check-In Location: Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works (105 Sabine Street)
RSVPs are required; 25 person max If you would like to attend this walking tour, please RSVP to Trudi Smith at tsmith@buffalobayou.org or 713-752-0314 ext. 103.

Walking Tour: Buffalo Bayou – from Mastodons to Marathons
2016-12-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2016-11-19 10:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper
Enjoy free, one-hour walking tours presented by BBP and Katy Prairie Conservancy, Buffalo Bayou – from Mastodons to Marathons, taking place the 3rd Saturday of each month. Led by Texas Master Naturalists, the discussion will highlight how the landscape and ecology of 19th century Texas created Houston, as well as the importance of prairies in rebuilding this astonishing and all but vanished ecosystem.
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Meet at the Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works (105 Sabine Street)
RSVPs are required; 25 person max
If you would like to attend this walking tour, please RSVP to Trudi Smith at tsmith@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 103.

SOLD OUT: "Looking Back" Boat Tour
2016-12-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Note
This boat tour is SOLD OUT! Check back in 2017 for future tour dates.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership invites you to take a look back to the late 1800s, when Houston was founded. Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginnings, will be your guide. Listen to stories about the Allen brothers, the founders of Houston, and learn more about the places, people, animals and events along Buffalo Bayou that helped shape Houston.
Cost: $40 per person
Restrictions: Weather and water levels permitting. Children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours.

2017 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Campaign
2016-12-02 02:00 - 2016-12-03 01:59 | TX
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is excited to be an official 2016-17 Run for a Reason charity for the Chevron Houston Marathon on January 15, 2017! Please support Team BBP in raising $20,000 for the continued revitalization of Houston’s historic waterway. Here’s how you can get involved:
Fundraiser for Registration (FFR): Half and full marathon spots available! Raise a minimum of $500 from your family and friends for Buffalo Bayou Partnership, pay your registration fee ($115 for half or $135 for full marathon), and receive a guaranteed entry plus team perks! Complete a commitment form and return to Leigh. A confirmation email will be sent to you with a link to set up your personal online fundraising page. Available until sold out.
HEROES Registration: Make an upfront, tax-deductible donation of $350 to Buffalo Bayou Partnership, plus the cost of registration ($115 for half or $135 for full marathon), to secure a guaranteed full or half marathon entry. Become a HERO and receive VIP perks, cool merchandise and much more! Register online to become a HERO! Available until sold out.
Join the ABB 5K: Walk, skip or jog to the finish line! Commit to raising a minimum of $200 for BBP and enjoy team perks.
Create a Fundraising Page or Make a Donation: Already registered in the marathon or half marathon? You can still support Team BBP by creating an online personal fundraising page or making a general donation to BBP. Know a runner on our team? Make a donation to help a specific runner meet their fundraising goal!

CORPORATE SUPPORT:
Corporate Running Team: Assemble a running group, set a collective fundraising goal, and each runner will gain guaranteed entry into the race of their choice. Your company’s running team will receive recognition on Chevron Houston Marathon’s website, BBP’s team page, and on BBP’s website/e-blasts.
Sidewalk Squad Corporate Charity Donor: Align your company with a longstanding tradition and help raise funds for BBP! Highly visible opportunities starting at $5,000, with a large portion of your company’s donation being tax-deductible.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact Leigh McBurnett or call 713.752.0314 ext. 105.

Lung Love Walk Houston
2016-11-19 07:00 - 11:00 | bird-grasshopper
Join us as we move with purpose on Saturday, November 19, 2016 for the 3rd annual Lung Love Walk Houston. This family friendly 5K for lung cancer provides a great opportunity to show support, empower those impacted and provide hope to the lung cancer community in Houston. All proceeds benefit Lung Cancer Alliance. Your participation will save lives and advance research.
Sign Up!

Young Professionals Holiday Mixer
2016-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Bayou Buddies, Galveston Bay Foundation’s Cast, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center’s Evergreen, Memorial Park Conservancy’s Urban Wild, Houston Food Bank’s f.r.e.s.h., Houston Zoo’s AAZK Chapter, and Trees For Houston’s RedBuds for a green YPO holiday get-together at The Owl Bar!
All it takes to join the party: either a $5 cash donation or 5 canned food items (proceeds benefiting Houston Food Bank).

BBP Gala: Leafing through the Years
2016-11-10 18:30 - 22:00 | bird-grasshopper
Join us as we celebrate Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s 30-year anniversary and look forward to its bright future!
2016 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala Co-Chairs:
Zane and Brady Carruth
Gayle and Bob Eury
Location: The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park
Date: Thursday, November 10
Time: 6:30 Cocktails / 8:00 pm Seated Dinner
To purchase tickets ($600, $1,000, or $1,500) or a table ($6,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $25,000), click here.
To request a gala invitation or for questions, please contact Trudi Smith at 713.752.0314 ext. 103.

Getting There

Gala Cocktail Reception
Have limited time, but still want to enjoy the good company? Purchase a cocktail ticket and join us for passed hors d’oeuvres, drinks and tours of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern!

Cost: $50

Time: 6:30 to 8 pm only

Purchase Cocktail Tickets

Gala Raffle
Participate in our special raffle for a chance to win a lovely pastel, Cumulus Clouds over Buffalo Bayou, by Austin artist Wanda Gamble. Pastel on rag board. Framed. 46″ W X 56″ H. Value: $4,500.
$100 per raffle ticket. Raffle winner will be announced at the Gala; you do not need to be present to win. (Purchasing raffle tickets does not include entry to the BBP Gala.)
Proceeds from the raffle will support Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s general operations.
Purchase Raffle Tickets

Houston Wine Fest
2016-11-05 16:00 - 22:00 | bird-grasshopper
The Houston Wine Fest is a one day festival showcasing wine from around the world. A variety of local wineries will be present sampling their inventory or wine. There will also be great music from local and international bands, plus a variety of food trucks serving delicious bites.

SOLD OUT: "Looking Back" Boat Tour
2016-11-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Note
This boat tour is SOLD OUT. Please see our Boat Tours page for other available dates and times.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership invites you to take a look back to the late 1800s, when Houston was founded. Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginnings, will be your guide. Listen to stories about the Allen brothers, the founders of Houston, and learn more about the places, people, animals and events along Buffalo Bayou that helped shape Houston.
Cost: $40 per person
Restrictions: Weather and water levels permitting. Children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours.

Tales from the Cistern
2016-10-29 10:00 - 2016-10-30 16:30 | Second Saturday Boat Ride
Wear your costumes and join us for historical Cistern tours with a spirited twist! Hear ghostly tales and see reflections of a haunted past…
Those in Halloween costumes will be entered in a raffle for prizes including BBP pontoon boat tours and Cistern art tours.
Dates: Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30
Time: 10 to 4:30 pm (30 minute tours)
Cost: $5 per person
Purchase Tickets

SOLD OUT - The Bayou of Lost Souls Boat Ride
2016-10-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Note
This boat tour is sold out. Please go to our Boat Tours page for other available boat tour dates and times.

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a ghostly evening on the Spirit of Buffalo Bayou pontoon boat. Led by historian and “ghost writer” Andrew Groocock, listen to stories of haunted tales and legends of Buffalo Bayou. Libations courtesy of Saint Arnold Brewing Company and light bites from Spaghetti Warehouse.
Costumes are encouraged in keeping with the Halloween spirit and to continue the ghoulish fun in downtown after your tour.
Cancellation Policy: To receive full refund, please notify BBP 48 hours prior to boat tour of any cancellation.
Questions? Please contact Trudi Smith at 713.752.0314 ext. 103.

Houston Press Tacolandia
2016-10-22 15:00 - 19:00 | bird-grasshopper
Tacolandia is a food and drink sampling event where Houstonians gather to enjoy taco samples from over 40 local restaurants. The event also includes drink sampling, live music, and Lucha Libre battles.

SOLD OUT - "Looking Back" Boat Tour
2016-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Note
This boat tour is sold out. Please go to our Boat Tours page for other available boat tour dates and times.
Buffalo Bayou Partnership invites you to take a look back to the late 1800s, when Houston was founded. Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginnings, will be your guide. Listen to stories about the Allen brothers, the founders of Houston, and learn more about the places, people, animals and events along Buffalo Bayou that helped shape Houston.
Cost: $40 per person
Restrictions: Weather and water levels permitting. Children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours.

Monthly Volunteer Day
2016-10-22 08:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper
Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days along Buffalo Bayou. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy.
Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: trash pick-up, mulching and weed removal. We do ask that all volunteers bring their own work gloves. All other necessary work tools will be provided by BBP.
To sign up, please read the Volunteer Information packet and complete an online Volunteer Waiver with the event date.
Volunteer Information Volunteer Waiver
Questions? Contact Sarah McIntire at smcintire@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 303.
Sign Up!

Bayou Buddies October Happy Hour
2016-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | FULL – Volunteer Workday
Join the Bayou Buddies for a happy hour in Houston’s underground beer garden and food hall – The Conservatory! Enjoy 60 brews and delicious dining options in this unique space located in downtown. Free to attend; open to members and non-members!
Date: Thursday, October 20
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Location: The Conservatory (1010 Prairie)

Walking Tour: Buffalo Bayou – from Mastodons to Marathons
2016-10-15 10:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper
Enjoy free, one-hour walking tours presented by BBP and Katy Prairie Conservancy, Buffalo Bayou – from Mastodons to Marathons, taking place the 3rd Saturday of each month. Led by Texas Master Naturalists, the discussion will highlight how the landscape and ecology of 19th century Texas created Houston, as well as the importance of prairies in rebuilding this astonishing and all but vanished ecosystem.
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Meet at the Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works (105 Sabine Street)
RSVPs are required; 25 person max
If you would like to attend this walking tour, please RSVP to Sylvana Loc at sloc@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 104.

Bayou City Art Festival
2016-10-08 02:00 - 2016-10-10 01:59 | Happy Hour Kickoff for Planting on the Parkway
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is pleased to be selected as one of the Non-Profit Partners at the Bayou City Art Festival taking place in downtown Houston on Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9. This outdoor event provides guests the opportunity to view and purchase unique art from over 300 artists. Proceeds will benefit 10 local non-profits, including BBP.

Since being founded, Art Colony Association has donated $3.5 million dollars to local non-profit organizations. The Association annually produces the Bayou City Art Festivals (BCAF) in Downtown Houston and Memorial Park.
