People from all parts of the world and all walks of life visit the Chapel for renewal and restoration. They come to experience prayer, meditation, religious services, lectures, concerts, or simply sit in silence among the magnificent Mark Rothko murals.
Summer Solstice Morning Observance: Apollo Chamber Players
8:00 AM
In observance of the longest day of the year, the morning contemplative music experience will feature local string quartet Apollo Chamber Players.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Afternoon Observance: Apollo Chamber Players
12:00 PM
In observance of the longest day of the year, the afternoon contemplative music experience will feature local string quartet Apollo Chamber Players.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Evening Observance: Kaminari Taiko
7:30 PM
Kaminari Taiko of Houston, a Japanese drumming ensemble, marks the end of the longest day of the year with a sunset performance
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Private Service June 29, 2024
1:00 PM
Rothko Chapel will close from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm for a private service on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. The Rothko Chapel Welcome House will operate under its regular operating hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award
The biennial award recognizes up to 3 individuals working within the areas of art, spirituality, and human rights, who have committed their life’s work toward justice and the creation of a more sustainable, livable and possibility-filled world.
Experience past ORA ceremonies on Vimeo or Soundcloud.
Living Mindfully
Explore the relationship between the sacred and the self through video and audio recordings of past practices, discussions, and gatherings that cultivate a more spiritually focused and mindful life.
-Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual & Faith Traditions Soundcloud
-Twilight Meditations & Days of Observance Soundcloud
-Concept of the Divine Series Vimeo Soundcloud
-Interfaith Thanksgiving Services Vimeo Soundcloud
Transformative Power of Art
Witness the Chapel come to life with provocative music and original artist projects through video and audio recordings of past concerts and performances on Vimeo and Soundcloud.
Advancing Human Rights
Examine intersectional social justice issues from a local to global perspective through video and audio recordings of past symposia, conversations and lectures.
--Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice and Human Rights Vimeo
--Annual MLK Birthday Celebration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2016 Symposium: Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities Vimeo Soundcloud
--2017 Symposium - An Act of Justice: Undoing the Legacy of Mass Incarceration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2019 Symposium - Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis Vimeo Soundcloud
--2021/2022 Symposium - Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility Vimeo Soundcloud