From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "This fall, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present Designing Motherhood, the first exhibition of…
November 08 through March 15, 2025
From Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Installed in the Craft Garden at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC), Ceramics in the Environment features site-specific ceramic…
December 07 through March 08, 2025
From Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present In Residence: 17th Edition, an annual exhibition celebrating the…
November 02 through January 21, 2025
Creatives as Caregivers: Balancing Art & Family
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Join Fresh Arts and HCCC for a discussion designed for artist-parents and caregivers. Panelists will share their unique…
October 24 through October 24, 2024
Resident Artist Talk: Gabo Martinez & Jamie Sterling Pitt
From HCCC: "Join HCCC for talks by current resident artists, Gabo Martinez (clay) and Jamie Sterling Pitt (wood). Discover the artistic processes of working craft…
October 19 through October 19, 2024
Navigating Residency Applications: A Mock Panel Discussion & Resource Share for Artists
From Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "In this engaging session, panelists will review and provide feedback on mock artist residency submissions, sharing their insights and…
September 19 through September 20, 2024
Disclosure: The Whiteness of Glass
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is honored to present Disclosure: The Whiteness of Glass, a research-driven exhibition…
May 25 through August 24, 2024
Georgina Treviño: La Fuente del Deseo
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "This summer, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) presents La Fuente del Deseo (The Fountain of Desire), the first,…
May 25 through August 24, 2024
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present In Residence: 16th Edition, an annual exhibition celebrating…
August 25 through June 24, 2024
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Fiber in 3D is an exhibition partnership between Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) and Fiber Art Now, the international…
January 26 through May 04, 2024
From Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present THIS SIDE UP, a group exhibition that frames art…
January 26 through May 04, 2024
From HCCC: "Tree of Life showcases sculptural objects made from the African blackwood tree, also known as mpingo or Dalbergia melanoxylon. Native to Tanzania and the territory surrounding…
September 29 through January 06, 2024
From HCCC: "Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present Max Adrian: RIPSTOP, a solo exhibition of patchwork textiles and inflatable sculptures by the…
September 29 through January 06, 2024
From HCCC: "This exhibition features contemporary lace creations and larger-than life electroluminescent installations by the Brooklyn-based fiber artist, Layla Klinger. Born in Tel Aviv, Klinger (they/them)…
June 03 through September 09, 2023
Gabo Martinez: The Land of Flowers
From HCCC: "This colorful exhibition of ceramics and printmaking is named for the mythical, flower-filled paradise, known in Nahuatl as xochitlalpan. Influenced by her upbringing…
June 03 through September 09, 2023
Philippine-Made: The Work of Matt Manalo
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Next month, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) opens Philippine-Made: The Work of Matt Manalo, an exhibition of self-reflective…
February 11 through May 13, 2023
From Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present Tg: Transitions in Kiln-Glass, a biennial exhibition organized by…
February 18 through May 13, 2023
Virtual Resident Artist Talks: Margot Becker, Miles Gracey, & Yeonsoo Kim
From HCCC: "Join HCCC live on Facebook for virtual talks by current resident artists, Margot Becker (fiber), Miles Gracey (wood), and Yeonsoo Kim (clay)! Discover…
April 22 through April 22, 2023
From HCCC: "On view in the Craft Garden December 2, 2023 - March 2, 2024, Ceramics in the Environment is a plein-air exhibition of site-specific ceramics…
December 02 through March 02, 2023
From Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "CraftTexas 2022 is the eleventh in a series of juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. Juried by…
September 30 through January 28, 2023
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "This summer, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present In Residence: 15th Edition, an exhibition…
August 27 through October 29, 2022
Made to Last: The Legacy of the Jubilee Quilt Circle
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "This summer, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present Made to Last: The Legacy of…
May 27 through September 10, 2022
A DRESSING THE FUTURE: THE ECOFICTION OF NICOLE DEXTRAS
From Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "A Dressing the Future: The Ecofiction of Nicole Dextras explores the exemplary craftsmanship of environmental artist Nicole Dextras’ set…
May 27 through September 10, 2022
Virtual Resident Artist Talks: Kelly Dzioba & Stephanie J. Woods
To register for this event, go here. From Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Join HCCC live on Facebook for talks with current resident and textile…
August 13 through August 13, 2022
SAWED, SOLDERED, CONSTRUCTED: THE WORK OF THE HOUSTON METAL ARTS GUILD
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "This spring, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is pleased to present Sawed, Soldered, Constructed: The Work of the…
March 19 through May 07, 2022
To register for the artist tour on April 30, 2022, go here. From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Nothing Goes to Waste showcases a survey…
February 05 through May 07, 2022
From HCCC: "This winter, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) presents Rings! 1968 - 2021, featuring an incredible selection of wearable pieces that capture the…
January 29 through March 12, 2022
LIMITLESS: THE 2021 RECIPIENTS OF CLAYHOUSTON’S AWARD FOR TEXAS BIPOC CERAMIC ARTISTS
To watch the upcoming virtual tour and conversation on January 15, 2022, go here. From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Limitless: The 2021 Recipients…
January 29 through March 05, 2022
Copy Culture: Zines Made and Shared
From HCCC: "This unconventional show celebrates the history, practice, and community of self-described “zinesters.” Zines, which are small circulation booklets created and distributed by individuals…
October 02 through January 08, 2022
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is thrilled to present In Residence: 14th Edition, an annual exhibition of…
August 14 through October 09, 2021
20TH ANNIVERSARY PANEL DISCUSSION
To register for this panel discussion on September 23, 2021, go here. From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "Join HCCC for a free, virtual…
September 23 through September 23, 2021
9JA VISION: THE FIBER AND MIXED-MEDIA WORK OF JOY O. UDE
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "HCCC is pleased to present 9ja Vision: The Fiber and Mixed-Media Work of Joy O. Ude, a solo…
June 05 through September 11, 2021
Suited Up: Contemporary Armor Making in Texas
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "HCCC proudly presents Suited Up: Contemporary Armor Making in Texas. The exhibition, featuring suits of armor inspired by…
June 05 through September 11, 2021
VIRTUAL RESIDENT ARTIST TALKS: CHLOE DARKE, STEPHANIE ROBISON & MICHAEL VELLIQUETTE
To watch this upcoming stream, go here. From Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "TIME Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm LOCATION…
July 10 through July 10, 2021
Forms of Inheritance: The Work of Anna Mayer
To attend the February 25 virtual tour with Kathryn Hall and Anna Mayer, go here. To register for the April 27 panel moderated by Kathryn…
January 30 through May 08, 2021
Texas Master Series: James C. Wakins
From the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: "In 2021, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present a solo exhibition by outstanding Lubbock…
January 30 through May 08, 2021
WEAVE HOUSTON: CELEBRATING 71 YEARS OF THE CONTEMPORARY HANDWEAVERS OF HOUSTON
"Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is pleased to present Weave Houston: Celebrating 71 Years of the Contemporary Handweavers of Houston. Weave Houston showcases the history and diversity…
January 09 through March 06, 2021
Later, Longer, Fewer: The Work of Jennifer Ling Datchuk
From HCCC: "This exhibition of blue-and-white porcelain sculptures, large-scale multimedia installations, and performance video critiques the realities and contemporary perceptions of women’s access and liberation.…
October 02 through January 08, 2021
META-FORMATION: NEW CONNECTIONS IN CONTEMPORARY BLACKSMITHING
A group exhibition featuring metalworkers. From the HCCC: "Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is pleased to present Meta-Formation: New Connections in Contemporary Blacksmithing. The exhibition…
September 24 through January 03, 2021
BREAKING TRADITION: CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO THE DECORATIVE ARTS
A group exhibition focusing on artists working in the decorative arts. From HCCC: "Breaking Tradition: Contemporary Approaches to the Decorative Arts features three artists—Sophie Glenn, Steven…
October 15 through January 02, 2021
An annual exhibition featuring work from the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft artists in residence. From HCCC: "Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is pleased to…
September 24 through November 29, 2020
Studio Sessions Visit with Brian Vu
Note: This event is online only. The event will go live on Facebook at 6pm. From HCCC: "Please join HCCC for Studio Sessions, a new…
August 20 through August 20, 2020
An online conversation series featuring Houston Center for Contemporary Craft resident artists. View at HCCC's facebook page. "Are you missing our resident artists? We’re excited…
August 06 through August 06, 2020
Virtual Resident Artist Talks with Lauren Eckert & Brian Vu
Join HCCC live on our Facebook page for virtual talks by current resident artists, Lauren Eckert and Brian Vu. Discover the artists’ processes, and learn…
May 30 through May 30, 2020
ESCAPING EARTH: THE KINETIC WORK OF CASEY CURRAN
https://youtu.be/B1vbW_DgvOw Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is pleased to present Escaping Earth: The Kinetic Work of Casey Curran, featuring kinetic sculptures, asteroid paintings, and installations that reflect…
January 24 through March 29, 2020
DRAWN TO THE WORK: ILLUSTRATION AND CRAFT IN CONVERSATION
https://youtu.be/B1vbW_DgvOw "Drawn to the Work: Illustration and Craft in Conversation, an exhibition of works by Aurélie Guillaume, Chenlu Hou, and Aya Kakeda, three craft artists…
January 25 through March 29, 2020
Drawn to the Work: Illustration and Craft in Conversation
"An exhibition of works by Aurélie Guillaume, Chenlu Hou, and Aya Kakeda, three craft artists who draw from a background in illustration. By featuring traditional…
January 24 through March 29, 2020
https://youtu.be/B1vbW_DgvOw the 12th edition of In Residence, an annual exhibition in celebration of the Artist Residency Program, which has supported artists working in the field of…
January 18 through March 22, 2020
OBJECTS: REDUX—How 50 Years Made Craft Contemporary
"OBJECTS: REDUX—How 50 Years Made Craft Contemporary to commemorate the 50th anniversary of OBJECTS: USA, a seminal exhibition of American craft that debuted at the Smithsonian National Collection of…
September 27 through January 05, 2020
9th ANNUAL HANDS-ON HOUSTON FAMILY FESTIVAL
"The HANDS-ON HOUSTON FAMILY FESTIVAL is a super-sized version of HANDS-ON HOUSTON, a free craft-activity open house on the first Saturday of every month (11…
November 02 through November 02, 2019
"In Residence: 11th Edition celebrates HCCC’s Artist Residency Program, which has supported makers for almost two decades. The exhibition includes works by 2017 – 2018 resident…
August 23 through October 20, 2019
Justin Favela: All You Can Eat
A solo exhibition featuring a large site-specific installation by Justin Favela.
May 31 through September 01, 2019
Tiff Massey: A Different World
A solo exhibition featuring three bodies of work by Tiff Massey.
May 31 through September 01, 2019
Statecraft: Selections from the Jewelry Collection of the Danish Arts Foundation
"A collection of exquisite contemporary art jewelry, assembled for the first time in the United States, from the Danish Arts Foundation. On view in the…
March 15 through June 02, 2019
Tom Loeser: Please Please Please
"In partnership with the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco, HCCC presents this traveling exhibition of Wisconsin-based maker and designer Tom Loeser's imaginative furniture…
February 02 through May 12, 2019
To Be of Use: The Functional Ceramics of Mike Helke, Ayumi Horie, and East Fork
"This group exhibition demonstrates the uniqueness, independent spirit, and social relevance found in the handmade, as it compares the different creative paths taken by three…
February 02 through May 12, 2019
To Be Of Use: The Functional Ceramics of Mike Helke, Ayumi Horie, and East Fork
A group show of three artists working in contemporary functional ceramics.
February 02 through May 12, 2019
Houston Center For Contemporary Craft Resident Artist Talks
"Join HCCC for Resident Artist Talks with our newest residents, Joyce Lin, Robert Raphael, and Megan Wachs."
May 11 through May 11, 2019
After Memphis: Crafted Postmodern
After Memphis: Crafted Postmodern is a group show that " traces the legacy of radical design and Postmodernism in contemporary craft. Featuring six U.S. artists…
October 13 through January 13, 2019
"CraftTexas 2018 is the tenth in a series of biennial juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. Juried by Jennifer Scanlan, Curatorial and…
September 28 through January 06, 2019
Nathalie Miebach: The Water Line
A solo exhibition in the front gallery featuring work by Nathalie Miebach. "This solo exhibition by contemporary basket weaver and sculptor, Nathalie Miebach, features large-scale…
September 27 through January 05, 2019
HANDS-ON HOUSTON FAMILY FESTIVAL
"Families and visitors of all ages are invited to this fun day of indoor/outdoor activities. This year, HCCC celebrates the use of color in craft…
November 03 through November 03, 2018
B. Anele: I Don’t Play That Game
B. Anele: I Don’t Play That Game is "a solo exhibition of the Houston-based transdisciplinary artist’s most recent work, ranging from raw-canvas sculptural garments and…
July 27 through October 07, 2018
Rooted, Revived, Reinvented: Basketry in America
Rooted, Revived, Reinvented: Basketry in America chronicles "the history of American basketry, from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities to its presence…
June 01 through September 02, 2018
Join HCCC for Resident Artist Talks with current residents, Corey Ackelmire, Ean Escoto, Daniel Garver, and Hiromi Iyoda.
August 11 through August 11, 2018
In Residence is the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft's annual exhibition celebrating its Artist Residency Program, which has supported makers in the field of craft for more…
April 20 through July 14, 2018
Light Charmer: Neon and Plasma in Action
Light Charmer: Neon and Plasma in Action is a group exhibition "featuring artists who create a spectacle of light, color, and movement through neon and…
February 09 through May 13, 2018
Michael Crowder & Julia Maria Künnap: Treachery of Material: The Surrealist Impulse in Craft
An exhibition featuring works by Michael Crowder and Julia Maria Künnap. The artists create works out of "cast glass, fine metals and gemstones, along with nontraditional…
January 26 through April 15, 2018
Craft Community Day is a free event featuring demonstrations of various craft techniques by local artist guilds and community groups.
March 03 through March 03, 2018
Head Gear is an exhibition "featuring three artists who use masks and portraiture to perform, interrogate, and subvert constructed identities." Featured artists include: Kate Clements,…
November 17 through January 21, 2018
A pop-up sale featuring ceramic cups and mugs created by local and national artists.
January 13 through January 13, 2018
Cups for Y'all Pop-Up Sale is a pop-up sale featuring a wide variety of cups and mugs made by celebrated ceramic artists from around the…
January 12 through January 12, 2018
For Hire: Contemporary Sign Painting in America
For Hire: Contemporary Sign Painting in America "showcases a range of contemporary sign painters who use traditional methods to create banners, sandwich boards, paper signs, murals,…
September 22 through January 07, 2018
Storyline: The Contemporary Quilt
An exhibition highlighting the spectrum of contemporary quilt-making techniques and traditions. The show brings together a diverse selection of quilters, including Kathryn Clark, Carolyn Mazloomi, Aaron McIntosh,…
September 22 through January 07, 2018
Artist Talks: Molly Koehn, Hannah Oatman, Angel Oloshove
HCCC resident artists Molly Koehn, Hannah Oatman, Angel Oloshove and Liz Robb will speak about their works.
November 18 through November 18, 2017
Hands-On Houston Family Festival
A free family event featuring hands-on activities involving fiber art.
November 04 through November 04, 2017
An exhibition featuring works by Bohyun Yoon and Alyce Santoro. The show explores the potential of sound within objects and craft materials, asking questions like: What does…
August 04 through October 28, 2017
Annie Evelyn: Multiple Impressions
A show of recent works by furniture maker Annie Evelyn. From the Craft Center: "Using alternative materials to upholster her chairs, she manipulates tessellations of cement…
June 16 through September 02, 2017
A retrospective of works by Pittsburgh-based ceramic artist Edward Eberle. The show, which includes more than 40 works created throughout Eberle's career, aims to show the evolution…
June 16 through September 02, 2017
A juried exhibition of small-scale fiber works. The show is juried by Mary Ruth Smith, a fiber artist and professor at Baylor University, and features works…
May 26 through July 29, 2017
Saturday Salon Series: Vivian Chiu and Jenna Wright
Artist talks by HCCC residents Vivian Chiu and Jenna Wright.
July 15 through July 15, 2017
"Raising awareness of the empty bowls in our community, local artists donate hand-made bowls for purchase, each bowl coming with a soup lunch."
June 03 through June 03, 2017
United by Hand: Work and Service by Drew Cameron, Alicia Deitz and Ehren Tool
An exhibition featuring works by Drew Cameron, Alicia Deitz and Ehren Tool. All three artists in the show use their craft as part of their personal…
February 03 through May 28, 2017
Future Tradition: Melissa Cody
A show of works by fourth-generation Navajo weaver Melissa Cody. The pieces in the exhibition merge the artist's family's weaving history with images inspired by video games…
February 03 through May 28, 2017
An exhibition of works by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft resident artists. The show features works by Susan Budge, Jonathan Clark, Madison Creech, Terry Fromm, Julia Gabriel, Rene…
March 31 through May 20, 2017
A group exhibition focusing on artists who create miniatures. Artists in the show include Jon Almeda, Althea Crome, Sean Donlon, Nash Quinn, and Marco Terenzi.
January 20 through March 18, 2017
A family event where attendees can watch demonstrations by Houston-area artist guilds and community groups, see HCCC's exhibitions, and talk with HCCC residents.
March 04 through March 04, 2017
An exhibition exploring the intersection of craft and food in contemporary culture. The show features works by Celia Butler, Kazuki Guzmán, Joshua Kosker, Aurélie Mathigot, Yuka…
September 02 through January 15, 2017
A biennial juried exhibition featuring 53 works by 38 artists. This year's show was juried by Paul Sacaridiz, Executive Director of Haystack Mountain School of…
September 23 through January 08, 2017
The Art of Found Objects: Panel Discussion & Book Signing
A discussion featuring Houston artists Sharon Kopriva, Edward Lane McCartney, and Debbie Wetmore. Each panelist is featured in Robert Craig Bunch's new book The Art of Found Objects:…
December 17 through December 17, 2016
HCCC residents Anthony Sonnenberg and Lisa Hardaway will talk about their work.
December 10 through December 10, 2016
Hands-On Houston Family Festival
A free family festival featuring demonstrations by local artists, hands-on activities, and more.
November 05 through November 05, 2016
An exhibition of textiles by Karen Rips and Paula Chung. The works in the show are inspired by body imaging medical technology and use images gathered…
May 27 through September 03, 2016
Charlotte Potter: Glass Armory
An exhibition by Virginia-based artist Charlotte Potter. The works in the show "investigate the physical manifestation of identity through the intersection of glass and the…
May 27 through September 03, 2016
An exhibition featuring works by seven artists who began their residencies at HCC in 2014. Artists in the show include: Clara Hoag, Natasha Hovey, Jera Rose Petal…
May 27 through August 27, 2016
The Power of Healing through Art
An evening of performance, presentation, and discussion about art therapy and its effects on the body and mind. The program will feature dancer Jennifer Mabus, sound artist Lynn…
August 11 through August 11, 2016
An exhibition examining the plate "as a cultural touchstone beyond its everyday utility." The show is curated by Niki Johnson and Amelia Toelke.
February 05 through May 08, 2016
Found Subjects: Works by Sondra Sherman
An exhibition of works by jeweler Sondra Sherman. The artist uses books as her inspiration, creating jewelry that is housed in cut-out nooks within the pages…
February 05 through May 08, 2016
Mixed and Mastered: Turntable Kitsch
An exhibition featuring mixed-media works by Debra Broz and fiber works by Nick DeFord. The artists manipulate detritus from everyday life to reinvigorate and question the meanings…
February 05 through May 08, 2016
Asher Gallery Artist Chat with Jonathan Clark
A talk with former resident artist Jonathan Clark. The artist "works with office supplies he manipulates to interpret nature’s process of intrinsic mathematical and divine proportions."
January 16 through January 16, 2016
Ann Morton: What Happened Today? / The Collective Cover Project
An exhibition of new works by Arizona-based artist Ann Morton. Using large-scale installations, Morton explores the relationship between printed news and handcrafted objects. The project includes…
September 18 through January 03, 2016
Grace Zuniga will lead a family event centered around making Papel picado (perforated paper), a traditional Mexican craft.
January 02 through January 02, 2016
An exhibition of works by Susan Beiner and Brian Fleetwood. Exploring how nature is tailored to human consumption, each artists recreates interactions between nature and humanity.
September 12 through December 27, 2015
HANDS-ON HOUSTON FAMILY FESTIVAL
A family event where you can learn about the art of woodworking. There will be crafts and food!
November 07 through November 07, 2015
Crafting a Continuum: Rethinking Contemporary Craft
An exhibition featuring craft objects made from wood, ceramic and fiber, providing a wide perspective on innovation and experimentation in modern and contemporary craft. Includes…
May 29 through August 29, 2015
An outdoor exhibition of site-specific ceramic works made by Glassell School of Art student artists include Mary Aldrich, Loes Berendschot, Nell Gottlieb, Renee LeBlanc, Michelle…
May 29 through August 29, 2015
Course of Action: 50 Years of Jewelry and Enamel at the Glassell
An exhibition celebrating five decades of the Jewelry and Enamel program at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s Glassell School of Art, featuring jewelry objects…
May 09 through August 29, 2015
Kelly O'Brian: One day, late in the afternoon. . .
An installation in which contemporary ceramic artist Kelly O’Briant elevates everyday objects and subtly captures a sense of intimacy between utilitarian objects and their users.
February 06 through May 10, 2015
Dining and Discourse: A Discussion in Three Courses
An exhibition exploring the relationship between craft and dining, and challenging notions of functionality, status, and aesthetics. Wood, glass, ceramics, fiber, metal, and mixed media…
February 06 through May 10, 2015
Nourish: ClayHouston Membership Exhibition
The 13 artists featured in this juried group show use the endless possibilities of clay to explore the concept of nourishment.
February 06 through April 26, 2015
An artist chat with sculptor Jeff Forster–head of ceramics at the Glassell School of Art and former HCCC resident artist– about his process and aesthetics.
April 11 through April 11, 2015
Wendy Maruyama: The wildLIFE Project
An exhibition of works that illustrate the plight of elephants by way of the illegal ivory trade. Utilizing installation, Maruyama creates shrine-like objects that recall the…
September 18 through January 03, 2015
A two-week-long exhibit of work created by Fall 2014 resident artists, Natasha Hovey, Jera Rose Petal Lodge, Alexis Myre, Collette Spears and Rena Wood. The…
December 02 through December 14, 2014
Artist Chat: Jason Kishell and Amber Tiemann
Two Houston-based artists will discuss their work and demonstrate their signature techniques. Jason Kishell will show his draftsmanship as he transforms ceramics into objects of…
December 13 through December 13, 2014
An international exhibition of contemporary jewelry in which 90 artists from the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Australia, and Latin America explore the underlying currents of the…
May 30 through September 07, 2014
Texas Masters Series: Sandie Zilker
A solo exhibition by the Houston metalsmith and educator - the fifth artist to be featured in the Masters Series.
May 30 through September 07, 2014
Topsoil: Kate de Para, Sarah House, Sarah Rebekah Byrd Mizer
Work by three artists who use the mathematics, science, and aesthetics of the planet’s waters and terrains.
April 04 through May 25, 2014
Dark Light: The Micaceous Ceramics Of Christine Nofchissey Mchorse
Working from traditional materials and techniques, McHorse’s vessel-based art blends pottery and sculpture. This is the Navajo artist’s first traveling exhibition.
February 07 through May 11, 2014
Cyan Silhouettes: Anna Mavromatis & Thea Clark
Through handmade books, jewelry, quilts, and clothing, Mavromatis and Clark use the cyanotype process to expose the memories and associations assigned to personal possessions. A participating…
January 31 through March 30, 2014
Asher Spring Trunk Show: Connie Roberts
A trunk show with the Iowa City artist. Trunk show continues March 29, 11:00 AM – 4:00 pm and March 30, 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
March 28 through March 30, 2014
Kat Cole, Laritza Garcia, Tara Locklear and Chesley Williams construct objects of adornment that use found elements and other non-precious materials.
November 15 through January 26, 2014
The eighth in a series of biennial juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. Featuring 49 works by 44 Texas artists. This year's…
September 26 through January 11, 2014
Aftereffects: Carrie Schneider
The final talk in a series of speaking events to provide a forum for Houston’s dialogue on urban development. Schneider is the founder of Hear…
January 09 through January 09, 2014
Sprawl Speaker Series: Thomas Colbert & Susan Rogers
See one of six speaking events on urban development. Held in conjunction with the SPRAWL exhibition the series features a variety speakers.
October 24 through October 24, 2013
The Tool at Hand features artists in varying stages of their careers who come from both the U.S. and the U.K. Working in a variety…
May 31 through September 08, 2013
Recent economic reports speculate that a third industrial revolution, shaped by digital technologies, is underway. This summer, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft investigates the implications…
May 31 through September 08, 2013
Gary Schott: The Ornamental Plumb Bob
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft presents The Ornamental Plumb Bob, a solo exhibition of objects and brooches by San Antonio metalsmith, Gary Schott. Stemming from…
May 31 through September 08, 2013
Artists Clare Finin, Rebecca Drolen, Robert Thomas Mullen and Deme Wolfe-Power have created distinctive works that pay homage to the rich history of memento mori…
April 05 through May 26, 2013
Artists Clare Finin, Rebecca Drolen, Robert Thomas Mullen and Deme Wolfe-Power investigate memory and remembrance in works that pay homage to memento mori objects with the…
April 05 through May 26, 2013
Janice Jakielski: Constructing Solitude
Drawing from women's fashions from bygone eras--including Amish bonnets from her childhood adventures in Pennsylvania and her grandmother's circa-1930s hat collection--artist Janice Jakielski has created…
January 25 through May 25, 2013
Organized by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), the Biennial is one of the most important surveys of contemporary ceramic art…
January 25 through May 05, 2013
Janice Jakielski: Constructing Solitude
Jakielski is a visiting artist at Alberta College of Art & Design.
January 25 through May 05, 2013
Roughneck: A Juried ClayHouston Exhibition
Showcases the high concentration of talent in the Houston/Southeast Texas area. a Artist talks on February 23, at 3:00 PM.
January 25 through March 31, 2013
With its soaring expressways and seemingly endless geography, little defines Houston in the public consciousness more than urban sprawl. This fall, Houston Center for Contemporary…
October 04 through January 19, 2013
The Maker’s Archive: Works by Tybre Newcomer
Featuring large sculptural work and intimate wall pieces, Tybre Newcomer’s ceramic installation explores the transcendental relationship between craftsmen and their tools. Newcomer creates life-sized re-creations…
October 04 through January 19, 2013
The seventh in a series of biennial juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. Featuring works by 40 Texas artists, the exhibition includes…
September 29 through December 30, 2012
Works by the eight artists who began their residencies at HCCC in 2011: mixed-media artist, Celia Butler; ceramist, Jamie Diaz; metalsmith, Nathan Dube; ceramist, Marcia…
October 20 through December 23, 2012
HCCC's second annual free community celebration featuring hands-on craft activities, demonstrations by local artists, refreshments, garden tours, and CraftTexas 2012, a juried exhibition featuring outstanding…
November 03 through November 03, 2012
Moshe Bursuker and Miguel Unson: Glass Graphica
An exhibition about the possibilities of glass to convey graphic punch.
August 18 through October 14, 2012
Texas Masters Series: Piero Fenci: Battlement
Ceramist Piero Fenci is honored as HCCC's 4th Texas Master for his involvement in the Texas craft community, his teaching, his work, and his exceptional…
June 02 through September 01, 2012
Insterstitial Spaces: Julia Barello & Beverly Penn
Plants and foliage created from X-rays, MRI film, and cast bronze by two artists who share a background in metalsmithing and an interest in creating…
June 02 through September 01, 2012
David Katz: Systemic Expansion
A fantastic ceramic landscape, using coils of unfired clay stand in for the infrastructure that connects us, from the sweep and sway of power lines…
June 16 through August 11, 2012
Brigitte Martin: But Seriously…talking about Humor in Craft is no joke
Join curator, crafthaus creator, and Humor in Craft author, Brigitte Martin, as she discusses her new book and signs copies. Two of the book's featured…
July 14 through July 14, 2012
Chris Hedrick: Implied Utility
Amazingly accurate reproductions of everyday objects in exotic woods.
April 14 through June 10, 2012
Large-scale weavings by a California fiber artist known for her pixelated images of human faces made using a digital loom.
February 04 through May 13, 2012
Transference: Andy Paiko & Ethan Rose
Spinning glass vessels fill the gallery with ethereal music in this collaborative exhibition by glass artist Andy Paiko and experimental sound artist Ethan Rose, first…
February 04 through May 13, 2012
Alyssa Salomon: The Handmade Print
Photographs on handmade paper by Virginia artist Alyssa Salomon, using her own mad-scientist recipes for the nineteenth-century photographic processes of cyanotype and van dyke printing.
February 04 through April 08, 2012
Whimsical metal sculptures by Texas artist, Lauren McAdams, focusing on two of the artist’s most recent bodies of work, Flying Rings and the Women Series.
December 10 through January 29, 2012
A genre-crossing installation by metalsmith and former artist-in-residence, Gabriel Craig, and Houston-area composer, Michael Remson. Rooted in the idea that forging metal is an act…
October 01 through January 08, 2012
Beyond Useful & Beautiful: Rethinking Domestic Craft
The strong connection between craft and the home is critically explored through furniture, wall paper, ceramics, quilts, needlepoint, glass and metal set up throughout the…
October 01 through January 08, 2012
In Residence 2010 celebrates the work of HCCC's 2010 Artists-in-Residence: Elaine Bradford, Libby DeLyria, Jessica Dupuis, Clark Kellogg, Pamela Sager, Kristi Rae Wilson, Lisa Wilson.
October 01 through December 04, 2011
Crafting Live(s): 10 Years of Artists-in-Residence
HCCC celebrates the 10th anniversary of its artist-in-residence program with Crafting Lives, featuring 35 of the program's alumni, including pieces by Melissa Borrell, Elaine Bradford,…
June 11 through September 03, 2011
Arline Fisch: Creatures from the Deep
Shimmering wire jellyfish. The touring version of renowned jewelry artist Arline Fisch's 2008 installation for the Racine Art Museum.
June 04 through July 30, 2011
Joan Son – Part Geometry, Part Zen: A Personal Exploration through Paper
Paper and origami artist, Joan Son, focuses on the themes of the elements found in nature—fire, water, earth and air. Known for her large-scale installations…
April 09 through June 12, 2011
Lisa Gralnick: The Gold Standard / Jenine Bressner
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft opens the highly anticipated exhibition, Lisa Gralnick: The Gold Standard. The Gold Standard explores the relationship between gold’s lore and…
January 21 through May 28, 2011
Truth and Transience: Michelle Samour
Translucent pulp drawings and circles of handmade paper are installed to suggest our society's many viruses (from the literal and microscopic, to the metaphorical, mass…
March 25 through May 15, 2011
Commonplace: Objects by Barbara Smith & Ryan Takaba
Commonplace is on view in the Artist Hall at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft featuring objects by Barbara Smith and Ryan Takaba. While metalsmith Barbara…
February 05 through April 03, 2011
Leigh Navarro:The Color of Enamel/Fall AIR Open Studio Event
Leigh Navarro presents contemporary jewelry in the exhibition The Color of Enamel: New Work by Leighelena in the Artist Hall of HCCC. Her finished enamel…
December 09 through January 30, 2011
CraftTexas 2010 / Convergence II
This fall, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft presents, CraftTexas 2010, the sixth in a series of juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft.…
September 25 through December 30, 2010
Stop by the Artist Hall at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft to see an exhibition of handcrafted dolls made by members of the Texas Association…
August 05 through September 19, 2010
Head on over to Houston Center for Contemporary Craft for The Paper Runway! This juried exhibition of nearly 50 stunning works of paper clothing and…
May 05 through September 04, 2010
Five contemporary ceramists are highlighted in the new exhibition, Naked on view in the small gallery of Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Working in all-white…
July 10 through September 04, 2010
Michael Peterson: Evolution/Revolution
Texas-born sculptor Michael Peterson brings us over thirty wood sculptures, inspired by the geographic environment of the Pacific Northwest. Evolution/Revolution is organized by Bellevue Arts…
March 27 through July 02, 2010
Stretch is a juried exhibition of work by the local artist group, ClayHouston. HCCC’s Curator of Fine Craft, Gwynne Rukenbrod asked these ceramic artists to…
April 08 through May 23, 2010
Iron: Forged, Tempered, Quenched
Don't miss eXtreme Tea, also on view at HCCC until March 21.
January 16 through May 16, 2010
Transmutations: Material Reborn
28 international jewelry artists showcase their wares made from latex, legos, pearls and precious metals. From feisty to fancy, curator Susan Sloan brings together a…
January 15 through March 21, 2010
"rock, scissors, paper features the work of five artists (from the U.S., England, and Taiwan) who use commercially printed found paper in their work. From…
October 29 through January 10, 2010
Texas Federation of Fiber Artists
The full title of this show is actually Celebrating Our Creative Spirit: Texas Federation of Fiber Artists. According to the press release, over 90 pieces…
October 02 through December 24, 2009
Texas Masters Series: Rachelle Thiewes
Jewelry and metal art from a longtime professor of metal arts at UT El Paso.
October 02 through December 24, 2009
"Challenge VII: dysFUNctional (in the large gallery) showcases contemporary wood art, sculpture, photos, installation art, and videos and that subvert and satirize function. Artists from…
July 18 through September 13, 2009
Unknitting: Challenging Textile Traditions
"Unknitting: Challenging Textile Traditions (in the small gallery) highlights the work of four artists who are advancing and questioning established textile traditions: Adrian Esparza, from…
July 18 through September 13, 2009
Featured artists include Beth Beede, a felt maker from Northampton, Massachusetts; Juliellen Byrne, a ceramist from Columbus, Ohio; Tod Pardon, an enamellist and mixed-media artist…
April 03 through July 03, 2009
Hot Glass, Cool Collections presents more than 60 works from 12 of Houston's best private glass collections. In the small gallery check out Environments =…
December 12 through March 15, 2009
Warren MacKenzie: Legacy of an American Potter
This is actually a twofer. HCCC presents not only 58 years of work by Warren MacKenzie in Legacy of an American Potter, but also Inspired:…
August 29 through November 30, 2008
Fall AIR Fair & Asher Holiday Soiree
Meet HCCC's current Artists-in-Residence (AIRs) Jay Calder, Barbara Kile, Kim Ritter, John Paul, Van Domelen, and Lynn Williams.
November 20 through November 20, 2008
Get out there and meet HCCC's 2007 Artists-in-Residence (AIRs) Tara Conley, Jessica Jacobi, Deborah Kirkpatrick, Lauren McEntire, Greg Rubio, Carole Smith, Colleen Toledano, and Lotus…
July 10 through September 14, 2008
Check out the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. This years picks were selected by Kate Bonansinga, Harlan Butt, Jane Sauer.
May 23 through August 17, 2008
This multi-city tour is comprised of not only the traveling exhibition, but also a Web site and three-part PBS special. Also check out Spring 2008…
February 23 through May 04, 2008
Organized by The Israel Museum in Jerusalem and the Racine Art Museum in Wisconsin, Women
October 06 through January 20, 2008
Open studios with current HCCC residents Tara Conley, Deborah Kirkpatrick, Greg Rubio, Carole Smith and Lotus Witt!!
November 08 through November 08, 2007
Intertwined: Contemporary Baskets
Sara and David Lieberman have assembled one of the best collections of contemporary baskets in the country with an emphasis on highly textural, colorful and…
June 30 through September 23, 2007
Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials
Like a good find in junk shop, the Craft Center transforms itself with a range of works created with detergent bottles, pistachio shells, tin cans,…
March 31 through June 17, 2007
Texas Masters Series: Cindy Hickok
Hickok has a great sense of humor with her a sewing machine, using it as a paintbrush. Just look at Olympia
March 31 through June 17, 2007
Joyce J. Scott: Kickin' It with
January 01 through March 18, 2007
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