Coltus artist residency
and Non Profit

Spring 2023
California Institute of the Arts


For my senior BFA thesis I proposed Coltus, a Houston-based research, gallery, and residency space that seeks to provide a haven for developing, sharing, and discussing artwork methodologies, myths and creative practice.

Because formal art education is increasingly cost prohibitive and inaccessible to students across Texas, Coltus hopes to be an alternative resource. Coltus strives to build local communities throughout the greater Houston area by providing access directly between professional artists and students through educational workshops. Coltus allows greater accessibility into the arts for students unable to afford private art lessons by offering professional artistic lessons in an academic setting.

The thesis developed into a comprehensive brand guideline for Coltus as well as extensive proposal planning for possible funding.