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Lawndale Art Center is a non-profit alternative space for the exhibition of contemporary works in all media, unique in its focus on Houston area artists. Founded in 1979, Lawndale has owned its present location on Main Street in Houston's Museum District since 1993. With four galleries in its locally significant Art Deco building, Lawndale includes close to 500 artists annually in changing exhibitions. Over twenty exhibitions, informal talks and special events are offered yearly including annual events such as Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead, the 20th Century Modern Market, and The Big Show. Lawndale is governed by a Board of Directors representing the community. At least one-third are artists. Exhibitions, special events and benefits are carried out with the invaluable assistance of volunteers, interns, work-study personnel and in-kind contributors. Programs at Lawndale are supported in part by The City of Houston through the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County with additional funding provided by the Texas Commission on the Arts Decentralization Program; Houston Endowment, Inc.; The Brown Foundation, Inc.; Ann W. Harithas, H-E-B Grocery Company, LP.; William Hill Land and Cattle Company; Cecily Horton; MetroNational; Jonathan and Barbara Day; The Wortham Foundation; The Art Colony Association; memberships, contributions, benefit events and many volunteers.