OUR MISSION
Creating the connections for Arts, Education, and Texas
H Project Performing Arts Association (HPPAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization based in Austin, Texas, supporting contemporary jazz, interdisciplinary performing arts, education, documentation, and public engagement.
Founded in 2011 by jazz pianist, composer, and educator Hank Hehmsoth, HPPAA supports public-facing projects that connect music, visual art, education, community history, and creative collaboration. The organization’s work includes concerts, workshops, artist-led programs, museum and community partnerships, archival discovery, Texas jazz history, and interdisciplinary arts programming.
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Visual Arts ✳︎ Compositions ✳︎ Performance ✳︎ Workshops ✳︎ Texas History ✳︎
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What We Do
HPPAA supports public-facing projects that connect jazz performance, visual art, education, community engagement, and Texas music history.
Jazz performances, commissions, premieres, and new arrangements
Double Vision Jazz Ensemble concerts and educational programs
Youth jazz workshops, jam sessions, and community music activities
Interdisciplinary jazz and visual art projects
Artist talks, lectures, residencies, and exhibitions
Collaborations with museums, universities, galleries, venues, and cultural organizations
Texas jazz history, archival discovery, and public humanities programming
Double Vision and Public Jazz Education
Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.