True North: A Heights Boulevard Sculpture Project

08/03/2026

Sculpture proposal deadline for True North 2027 is August 15!

07/31/2026

Happy Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, Mr. Gus Kopriva! Thank you for your selfless work elevating Houston's public art scene and the works of countless, gifted artists. Redbud Arts Center 📸

07/31/2026

Learn more about the beautiful and meaningful artistry of Houston artist Suzette Mouchaty, recently featured in VoyageHouston, and head out to Heights Boulevard to see one of her latest works, "Folly in the Park"!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Suzette Mouchaty. Hi Suzette, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?.The nuts and bolts answer to how I became a professional artist...

07/21/2026

Too hot outside? You can also experience the True North sculptures from the comfort of your air-conditioned vehicle. ❄️ If you haven't seen the exhibition, cruise on down to Heights Boulevard, and don't forget to stop into the many unique shops and 5 star restaurants and cafes in the area. 2027 sculptures by Hans Molzberger, James Phillips Robbie Barber Damon J. Thomas
📸 Kolanowski Studio

07/07/2026

True North 2027 is open for sculpture proposals, now through August 15! Submission protocol and information at www.truenorthheightsblvd.com

06/30/2026

Shop local and pick up a copy of the latest Heights Pages at small businesses like Eclectic Home and C&D Hardware! Congratulations to the True North 2026 artists for landing the cover! If you haven't seen the sculptures, all eight await you on Heights Boulevard. James Phillips Jim Robertson Damon J. Thomas Robbie Barber Hans Molzberger Texas Sculpture Group
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06/17/2026

hoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo's watching yoo-h'YOO now on Heights Boulevard? Damon Thomas gives us an all new parliament of owls to see the tree through the next couple of months. Once the rain lets up, get out there and see these ordinarily shy creatures up close and personal, along with the seven additional diverse sculptures for True North 2026! Damon J. Thomas
Robbie Barber Hans Molzberger James Phillips Jim Robertson Houston Heights Association

06/04/2026

We love our wealth of trees in the Heights, and “Migrations” is no exception. The interpretation by Keith Crane and Damon Thomas, made of oxidized steel and a vivid flock of red birds created of hand-formed, fired clay, is a reflection and reminder of the precious and delicate balance of nature that surrounds us—reminding us to stop and take a moment to consider the abundant life that thrives and finds safety and sustenance in its existence. Every tree is home to countless species that represent the circle of life from insects, reptiles and mammals to mighty birds of prey.
Enjoy this iteration before another migration occurs in late June—when it is transformed into a habitat for a new and delightful species! Damon J. Thomas
Houston Heights Association ArtHouston Magazine Heights Pages Houston Public Media

05/29/2026

Suzette Mouchaty’s “Folly in the Park: The Famous Adventure of the Enchanted Pole and Some Other Things Worth Knowing” is based on the aquatic Hydra—named by the Swedish biologist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 after the mythical many-headed serpent in Greek mythology that was slain by Hercules—each head of which, when cut off, was replaced by two others. Like the mythological creature, the widely-studied Hydra will regenerate when injured or severed, and they do not appear to die of old age, or to age at all. Our survival and well-being depend upon healthy ecosystems rich in diversity, and the sculpture serves to shed light upon the plight of these phenomenal creatures of the sea.
Mouchaty earned a BS and MS from University of Alaska, Fairbanks, a Ph.D. in Genetics from Lund University, Sweden. After a long career in academia with studies in marine biology, she began her formal art studies at Art League Houston and Glassell Studio School, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, before earning an MFA from University of Houston School of Art.
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05/14/2026

Oh what a night! True North celebrated its 13th installation of public sculpture on Heights Boulevard at the exquisite new Hotel Daphne recently, honoring the 2026 True North artists, underwriters and supporters. We thank Hotel Daphne for their generosity and for turning out an extraordinary event. For more snapshots of the evening, visit www.truenorthheightsblvd.com.
And remember...the weather's fine, so stroll, bike, or drive on down to the boulevard to see the new mix of eight beautiful and thought-provoking sculptures sprinkled along the foot paths of the 60' wide esplanade--a designated City park. QR codes are posted at the sites for more information about the artists and sculptures--in their own words.

Robbie Barber Hans Molzberger James Phillips Jim Robertson Damon J. Thomas
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