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…

11.08.24 | 03.15.25

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…

12.07.24 | 03.08.25

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…

11.02.24 | 01.21.25

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…

10.24.24 | 10.24.24

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…

10.19.24 | 10.19.24

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…

09.19.24 | 09.20.24

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…

05.25.24 | 08.24.24

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,…

05.25.24 | 08.24.24

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…

08.25.23 | 06.24.24

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…

01.26.24 | 05.04.24

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…

01.26.24 | 05.04.24

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…

09.29.23 | 01.06.24

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…

09.29.23 | 01.06.24

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)…

06.03.23 | 09.09.23

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…

06.03.23 | 09.09.23

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…

02.11.23 | 05.13.23

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…

02.18.23 | 05.13.23

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…

04.22.23 | 04.22.23

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…

12.02.23 | 03.02.23

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…

09.30.22 | 01.28.23

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…

08.27.22 | 10.29.22

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…

05.27.22 | 09.10.22

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…

05.27.22 | 09.10.22

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…

08.13.22 | 08.13.22

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…

03.19.22 | 05.07.22

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…

02.05.22 | 05.07.22

From HCCC: "This winter, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) presents Rings! 1968 - 2021, featuring an incredible selection of wearable pieces that capture the…

01.29.21 | 03.12.22

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…

01.29.22 | 03.05.22

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…

10.02.21 | 01.08.22

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…

08.14.21 | 10.09.21

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…

09.23.21 | 09.23.21

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…

06.05.21 | 09.11.21

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…

06.05.21 | 09.11.21

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…

07.10.21 | 07.10.21

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…

01.30.21 | 05.08.21

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…

01.30.21 | 05.08.21

"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…

01.09.21 | 03.06.21

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.…

10.02.21 | 01.08.21

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…

09.24.20 | 01.03.21

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…

10.15.20 | 01.02.21

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…

09.24.20 | 11.29.20

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…

08.20.20 | 08.20.20

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…

08.06.20 | 08.06.20

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…

05.30.20 | 05.30.20

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…

01.24.20 | 03.29.20

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…

01.25.20 | 03.29.20

"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…

01.24.20 | 03.29.20

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…

01.18.20 | 03.22.20

"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…

09.27.19 | 01.05.20

"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…

11.02.19 | 11.02.19

"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…

08.23.19 | 10.20.19

A solo exhibition featuring a large site-specific installation by Justin Favela.

05.31.19 | 09.01.19

A solo exhibition featuring three bodies of work by Tiff Massey.

05.31.19 | 09.01.19

"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…

03.15.19 | 06.02.19

"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…

02.02.19 | 05.12.19

"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…

02.02.19 | 05.12.19

A group show of three artists working in contemporary functional ceramics.

02.02.19 | 05.12.19

"Join HCCC for Resident Artist Talks with our newest residents, Joyce Lin, Robert Raphael, and Megan Wachs."

05.11.19 | 05.11.19

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…

10.13.18 | 01.13.19

"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…

09.28.18 | 01.06.19

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…

09.27.19 | 01.05.19

"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…

11.03.18 | 11.03.18

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…

07.27.18 | 10.07.18

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…

06.01.18 | 09.02.18

Join HCCC for Resident Artist Talks with current residents, Corey Ackelmire, Ean Escoto, Daniel Garver, and Hiromi Iyoda.

08.11.18 | 08.11.18

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…

04.20.18 | 07.14.18

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…

02.09.18 | 05.13.18

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…

01.26.18 | 04.15.18

Craft Community Day is a free event featuring demonstrations of various craft techniques by local artist guilds and community groups.

03.03.18 | 03.03.18

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,…

11.17.17 | 01.21.18

A pop-up sale featuring ceramic cups and mugs created by local and national artists.

01.13.18 | 01.13.18

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…

01.12.19 | 01.12.18

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,…

09.22.17 | 01.07.18

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,…

09.22.17 | 01.07.18

HCCC resident artists Molly Koehn, Hannah Oatman, Angel Oloshove and Liz Robb will speak about their works.

11.18.17 | 11.18.17

A free family event featuring hands-on activities involving fiber art.

11.04.17 | 11.04.17

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…

08.04.17 | 10.28.17

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…

06.16.17 | 09.02.17

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…

06.16.17 | 09.02.17

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…

05.26.17 | 07.29.17

Artist talks by HCCC residents Vivian Chiu and Jenna Wright.

07.15.17 | 07.15.17

"Raising awareness of the empty bowls in our community, local artists donate hand-made bowls for purchase, each bowl coming with a soup lunch."

06.03.17 | 06.03.17

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…

02.03.17 | 05.28.17

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…

02.03.17 | 05.28.17

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…

03.31.17 | 05.20.17

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.

01.20.17 | 03.18.17

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.

03.04.17 | 03.04.17

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…

09.02.16 | 01.15.17

A pop-up sale featuring cups and mugs made by ceramic artists.

01.14.17 | 01.14.17

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…

09.23.16 | 01.08.17

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:…

12.17.16 | 12.17.16

HCCC residents Anthony Sonnenberg and Lisa Hardaway will talk about their work.

12.10.16 | 12.10.16

A free family festival featuring demonstrations by local artists, hands-on activities, and more.

11.05.16 | 11.05.16

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…

05.27.16 | 09.03.16

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…

05.27.16 | 09.03.16

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…

05.27.16 | 08.27.16

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…

08.11.16 | 08.11.16

An exhibition examining the plate "as a cultural touchstone beyond its everyday utility." The show is curated by Niki Johnson and Amelia Toelke.

02.05.16 | 05.08.16

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…

02.05.16 | 05.08.16

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…

02.05.16 | 05.08.16

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."

01.16.16 | 01.16.16

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…

09.18.15 | 01.03.16

Grace Zuniga will lead a family event centered around making Papel picado (perforated paper), a traditional Mexican craft.

01.02.16 | 01.02.16

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.

09.12.15 | 12.27.15

A family event where you can learn about the art of woodworking. There will be crafts and food!

11.07.15 | 11.07.15

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…

05.29.15 | 08.29.15

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…

05.29.15 | 08.29.15

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…

05.09.15 | 08.29.15

Meet fiber artist Rena Wood and hear about her work.

07.18.15 | 07.18.15

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.

02.06.15 | 05.10.15

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…

02.06.15 | 05.10.15

The 13 artists featured in this juried group show use the endless possibilities of clay to explore the concept of nourishment.

02.06.15 | 04.26.15

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.

04.11.15 | 04.11.15

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…

09.18.15 | 01.03.15

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…

12.02.14 | 12.14.14

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…

12.13.14 | 12.13.14

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…

05.30.14 | 09.07.14

A solo exhibition by the Houston metalsmith and educator - the fifth artist to be featured in the Masters Series. 

05.30.14 | 09.07.14

Work by three artists who use the mathematics, science, and aesthetics of the planet’s waters and terrains.

04.04.14 | 05.25.14

Working from traditional materials and techniques, McHorse’s vessel-based art blends pottery and sculpture. This is the Navajo artist’s first traveling exhibition.

02.07.14 | 05.11.14

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…

01.31.14 | 03.30.14

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.    

03.28.14 | 03.30.14

  Kat Cole, Laritza Garcia, Tara Locklear and Chesley Williams construct objects of adornment that use found elements and other non-precious materials.  

11.15.13 | 01.26.14

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…

09.26.14 | 01.11.14

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…

01.09.14 | 01.09.14

See one of six speaking events on urban development. Held in conjunction with the SPRAWL exhibition the series features a variety speakers.

10.24.13 | 10.24.13

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…

05.31.13 | 09.08.13

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…

05.31.13 | 09.08.13

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…

05.31.13 | 09.08.13

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…

04.05.13 | 05.26.13

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…

04.05.13 | 05.26.13

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…

01.25.13 | 05.25.13

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…

01.25.13 | 05.05.13

Jakielski is a visiting artist at Alberta College of Art & Design.

01.25.13 | 05.05.13

Showcases the high concentration of talent in the Houston/Southeast Texas area. a Artist talks on February 23, at 3:00 PM.

01.25.13 | 03.31.13

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…

10.04.13 | 01.19.13

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…

10.04.13 | 01.19.13

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…

09.29.12 | 12.30.12

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…

10.20.12 | 12.23.12

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…

11.03.12 | 11.03.12

An exhibition about the possibilities of glass to convey graphic punch.

08.18.12 | 10.14.12

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…

06.02.12 | 09.01.12

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…

06.02.12 | 09.01.12

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…

06.16.12 | 08.11.12

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…

07.14.12 | 07.14.12

Amazingly accurate reproductions of everyday objects in exotic woods.

04.14.12 | 06.10.12

Large-scale weavings by a California fiber artist  known for her pixelated images of human faces made using a digital loom.

02.04.12 | 05.13.12

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…

02.04.12 | 05.13.12

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.

02.04.12 | 04.08.12

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.

12.10.11 | 01.29.12

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…

10.01.11 | 01.08.12

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…

10.01.11 | 01.08.12

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.

10.01.11 | 12.04.11

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,…

06.11.11 | 09.03.11

Shimmering wire jellyfish. The touring version of renowned jewelry artist Arline Fisch's 2008 installation for the Racine Art Museum.

06.04.11 | 07.30.11

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…

04.09.11 | 06.12.11

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…

01.21.11 | 05.28.11

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…

03.25.11 | 05.15.11

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…

02.05.11 | 04.03.11

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…

12.09.10 | 01.30.11

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.…

09.25.10 | 12.30.10

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…

08.05.10 | 09.19.10

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…

05.05.10 | 09.04.10

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…

07.10.10 | 09.04.10

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…

03.27.10 | 07.02.10

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…

04.08.10 | 05.23.10

Don't miss eXtreme Tea, also on view at HCCC until March 21. 

01.16.10 | 05.16.10

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…

01.15.10 | 03.21.10

"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…

10.29.09 | 01.10.10

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…

10.02.09 | 12.24.09

Jewelry and metal art from a longtime professor of metal arts at UT El Paso.

10.02.09 | 12.24.09

08.29.09 | 10.25.09

"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…

07.18.09 | 09.13.09

"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…

07.18.09 | 09.13.09

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…

04.03.09 | 07.03.09

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 =…

12.12.08 | 03.15.09

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:…

08.29.08 | 11.30.08

Meet HCCC's current Artists-in-Residence (AIRs) Jay Calder, Barbara Kile, Kim Ritter, John Paul, Van Domelen, and Lynn Williams.

11.20.08 | 11.20.08

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…

07.10.08 | 09.14.08

Check out the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. This years picks were selected by Kate Bonansinga, Harlan Butt, Jane Sauer.

05.23.08 | 08.17.08

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…

02.23.08 | 05.04.08

Organized by The Israel Museum in Jerusalem and the Racine Art Museum in Wisconsin, Women

10.06.07 | 01.20.08

Open studios with current HCCC residents Tara Conley, Deborah Kirkpatrick, Greg Rubio, Carole Smith and Lotus Witt!!

11.08.07 | 11.08.07

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…

06.30.07 | 09.23.07

06.30.07 | 08.26.07

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,…

03.31.07 | 06.17.07

Hickok has a great sense of humor with her a sewing machine, using it as a paintbrush. Just look at Olympia

03.31.07 | 06.17.07

01.01.70 | 03.18.07