Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a nonprofit visual arts center dedicated to advancing education about the process, product, and history of craft. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) showcases emerging and acclaimed artists in exhibitions, introduces visitors of all ages to contemporary craft through hands-on and virtual programming, and supports the development of working artists through its artist residency program.

“In Residence: 18th Edition” opens TODAY, artist walkthrough 3-4PM!Join us for an in-depth walkthrough of “In Residence ...
07/12/2025

“In Residence: 18th Edition” opens TODAY, artist walkthrough 3-4PM!

Join us for an in-depth walkthrough of “In Residence 18th Edition,” an annual group exhibition celebrating HCCC’s Artist Residency Program. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with artists Nela Garzón and Macon Reed, providing insight into their creative processes and the conceptual foundations of their work.

To learn more, visit>> https://crafthouston.org/event/in-residence-18th-edition-walkthrough/



📸Nela Garzón, “Río Grande,” 2022. Courtesy of the artist.

“In Residence: 18th Edition” opens tomorrow! Opening reception TONIGHT, 6-8PM!Join HCCC to celebrate the opening of “In ...
07/11/2025

“In Residence: 18th Edition” opens tomorrow! Opening reception TONIGHT, 6-8PM!

Join HCCC to celebrate the opening of “In Residence: 18th Edition,” an annual exhibition celebrating the Center’s Artist Residency Program. The show features works in clay, copper, and found objects by HCCC’s 2024-2025 resident artists Prerata Bradley, Stephanie Bursese, Atisha Fordyce, Nela Garzón, Gbenga Komolafe, Gabo Martinez, Preetika Rajgariah, Macon Reed, Jamie Sterling Pitt, Adam Whitney, and Dongyi Wu.

Enjoy refreshments, including beer generously provided by Equal Parts Brewing, as you explore the exhibition, and visit with current resident artists Atisha Fordyce, Nela Garzón, Macon Reed, and Dongyi Wu, who will be hosting open studios featuring works in fiber, paper, and found objects, available for viewing and purchase as part of the our new program, Connect + Collect!

To learn more, visit>> https://crafthouston.org/event/opening-reception-for-in-residence-18th-edition/

📸 Macon Reed, “My First Existential Crisis,” 2024. Photo courtesy of Eric Ruschman.

Now Hiring: Full-Time Administrative AssistantWorking in a team-oriented museum environment, the Front Desk/Administrati...
07/10/2025

Now Hiring: Full-Time Administrative Assistant

Working in a team-oriented museum environment, the Front Desk/Administrative Assistant oversees a variety of administrative functions, while greeting visitors and managing front desk activities. The position is responsible for daily administrative operations, including meetings and logistics, personnel scheduling, limited HR duties, and general administrative support to the Executive Director and other senior staff.

This public-facing position serves a critical function in interacting with visitors and supporting the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a friendly demeanor and demonstrated administrative experience, including strong organizational skills, the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and excellent communications skills. This position works a Tuesday – Saturday schedule and occasional evening events.

To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit: https://crafthouston.org/about/

07/09/2025

Pigeon Crib: Houston Edition
On view September 6 – October 25, 2025
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston, Texas
www.crafthouston.org

Co-presented by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and R & Company, "Pigeon Crib: Houston Edition" is the first solo exhibition of work by celebrated ceramic artist Roberto Lugo in Texas.

Lugo is known for infusing traditional ceramics with a 21st-century street sensibility. His defiant, genre-mixing practice confronts the colonial legacy embedded in the history of ceramics, while affirming clay’s universal resonance across cultures and centuries.

Find out more here: https://crafthouston.org/exhibition/roberto-lugo/

[Image: Roberto Lugo, “Pitbull Umbrella Stand,” 2022. Foam and resin. 27" (H) x 11.5" (W) x 12" (D). Photo Courtesy of R & Company.]

Register now for our Ebru Workshop on 8/23! Discover the beauty and craft of the Turkish art of ebru paper-marbling with...
07/09/2025

Register now for our Ebru Workshop on 8/23!

Discover the beauty and craft of the Turkish art of ebru paper-marbling with local ebru and watercolor artist Shaheen Rahman! Known for its exquisite and traditional patterns painted on the surface of water with specialized tools and transferred to paper, ebru’s origins date back over 500 years to Silk Road production of this art.

Participants will learn the basic concepts, patterns, and techniques involved in this historic Islamic art form and create their own ebru patterns and designs. The materials and tools of ebru will be introduced, including dyes, carrageenan, oxgall, styluses, combs and rakes. Then, experiment with painting on the surface of water and discover how to capture your painting on paper. Each participant will complete several pieces of ebru art throughout the workshop.

To learn more and to register, visit>> https://crafthouston.org/event/ebru-turkish-paper-marbling-workshop/

This month, we bid a fond farewell to Administrative Associate, Lalo Bispo. Lalo has been a wonderful part of the team a...
07/09/2025

This month, we bid a fond farewell to Administrative Associate, Lalo Bispo. Lalo has been a wonderful part of the team at HCCC over the past two years, serving as a friendly face to welcome our visitors, keeping track of meetings and schedules, assisting with retail sales, serving on our DEAI Committee, and much more! Lalo will be taking a step back to focus on their artwork, and we wish them all the best in this exciting new chapter!

We are now accepting applications for the Administrative Assistant position here at HCCC, you can learn more by visiting our website or checking out the link in our bio!

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the flash floods in the Hill Country this past weekend. The need for aid is u...
07/08/2025

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the flash floods in the Hill Country this past weekend.

The need for aid is urgent and ongoing, and those wishing to support area relief efforts are encouraged to donate to the Kerr County Relief Fund, managed by The Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity serving the Texas Hill Country. Funds will be directed to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance to the communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort.

To donate to the Kerr County Relief Fund, visit: tinyurl.com/KerrFloodRelief

For affected craft artists, additional assistance is available through CERFplus Emergency Relief Grants at: https://cerfplus.org/grants/emergency-relief/

Join us for Connect + Collect, an open studio meet-and-greet for fine craft collectors!This Friday 7/11, 6-8PM, and Satu...
07/07/2025

Join us for Connect + Collect, an open studio meet-and-greet for fine craft collectors!

This Friday 7/11, 6-8PM, and Saturday 7/12, 10AM-5PM, join us to celebrate the opening of “In Residence: 18th Edition,” with current resident artists Atisha Fordyce, Nela Garzón, Macon Reed, and Dongyi Wu hosting open studios featuring works in fiber, paper, and found objects, available for viewing and purchase. This special event offers shoppers and collectors a unique opportunity to meet and support working craft artists, while gaining firsthand insight into their creative processes, materials, and the stories behind their finished pieces.

The Artist Residency Program at HCCC provides craft artists with a space for creative exploration, exchange, and collaboration with other artists, arts professionals, and the public.

To learn more, visit>> https://crafthouston.org/event/connect-collect-july-2025/

HCCC is closed today, Friday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen with regular hours...
07/04/2025

HCCC is closed today, Friday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen with regular hours tomorrow, Saturday, July 5th.

Hands-on Houston will not take place in July, but please join us on August 2nd to make Prayer Pouches!

Case Study Close Look: Ato RibeiroIn “Home Away From Home #10,” (2023) Ghanian-American artist Ato Ribeiro translates s...
07/03/2025

Case Study Close Look: Ato Ribeiro

In “Home Away From Home #10,” (2023) Ghanian-American artist Ato Ribeiro translates symbolic modes of communication from across the African diaspora, shifting traditionally textile-based expressions into complex, geometric wooden tapestries. His interlocking patterns reference Ghanaian adinkra and kente cloth traditions, as well as African-American quilts that were coded with secret messages and maps along the Underground Railroad.

Adinkra are visual representations of concepts and proverbs traditionally stamped on cloth or ceramics. Kente cloth conveys social status, spiritual beliefs, and cultural heritage through its distinctive, intricate strip-woven patterns and color combinations. In “Home Away From Home #10”, Ato incorporates Adinkra symbols throughout, including Nsaa (excellence and authenticity), Nkyinkyim (life’s twisting path), and Owuo Atwedee (the universal ladder of death).

Ato draws inspiration from renowned fiber artist Sonya Clark, whose work is displayed in the exhibition, “We Are Each Other,” on view in HCCC's adjacent galleries. He says, “We’ve always used textiles to share stories…my job is to make the world remember these contributions.” By meticulously cutting, gluing, curing, and slicing repurposed wood into assemblages that invoke the communicative power of African diasporic textiles, the artist is also engaged in a mode of archiving cultural knowledge.

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1-2. Ato Ribeiro, “Home Away From Home #10,” 2023. Photos by Katy Anderson.
3. Adinkra mourning cloth with nsaa symbols, c. 19th century. From Wikimedia Commons.
4. Sharon Tindall, “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” 2014, featuring North Star and Jacob's Ladder patterns. From the Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage.

This month, after nearly nine years at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Education Director Tarina Frank is leaving...
07/02/2025

This month, after nearly nine years at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Education Director Tarina Frank is leaving to begin a new chapter as the Drawing and Painting Visual Arts Teacher at The Kinkaid School this fall. In her new role, she will be teaching middle-school art as well as advanced drawing and painting to upper school students.

Tarina first came to HCCC as a resident artist working in metal and jewelry from 2012 - 2013. Over the years, her unique artwork and jewelry pieces were showcased in Asher Gallery and in exhibitions such as “Sawed, Soldered, Constructed: The Work of the Houston Metal Arts Guild” and “Designing Motherhood.” During her professional tenure, Tarina led many of our beloved programs, such as Hands-on Houston and monthly adult workshops, while building meaningful collaborations with resident artists, local craft practitioners, guilds, and community partners. Her deep knowledge of plants and growing also shaped her innovative programming, which included making the Craft Garden a vibrant and educational centerpiece for our visitors. Tarina will be sorely missed, but we are excited for her next chapter!

Jeniffer Perales Garcia, who has been promoted to Education Manager, will oversee HCCC’s education programming and initiatives moving forward. As a bilingual museum educator and cultural programmer with more than six years of experience, she is excited to take on this new level of responsibility. Congrats, Jeniffer!

Spots are going fast for our Ceramic Animals Workshop! Sessions on 7/25 and 7/26!Hand build a cute clay critter in this ...
07/01/2025

Spots are going fast for our Ceramic Animals Workshop! Sessions on 7/25 and 7/26!

Hand build a cute clay critter in this workshop with local ceramic artist Tiffany Angel! Using molding and carving skills, participants will learn how to slab and hand build the hollow body of an animal and decorate it with secondary characteristics using sgraffito techniques. This workshop is great for ceramic artists of all levels, including beginners!

Please note, all sculptures will remain at HCCC to dry and be kiln fired. Finished ceramics will be ready for pickup approximately two weeks after the workshop. Participants will receive an email notification from HCCC staff once their pieces are available.

To learn more and to register, visit>> https://crafthouston.org/event/ceramic-animals-workshop/

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a nonprofit visual arts center dedicated to advancing education about the process, product, and history of craft. HCCC provides exhibition, retail, and studio spaces to support the work of local and national artists and serves as a resource for artists, educators and the community at large.

HCCC is supported by individual donors and members and funded in part by The Brown Foundation; Houston Endowment, Inc.; the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance; Texas Commission on the Arts; the National Endowment for the Arts; the Kinder Foundation; the Morgan Foundation; Windgate Charitable Foundation; and the Wortham Foundation. HCCC is a member of the Houston Museum District and the Midtown Arts District.

For more information, call 713-529-4848 or visit www.crafthouston.org. Find HCCC on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @CraftHouston.