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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
About Us:
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a nonprofit arts organization founded to advance education about the process, product and history of craft. HCCC’s major emphasis is on objects of art made primarily from craft materials: clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood or found/recycled materials.
Since opening in September of 2001, HCCC has emerged as an important cultural and educational resource for Houston and the Southwest - one of the few venues in the country dedicated exclusively to craft at the highest level. 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. In addition, HCCC reaches thousands of children a year through educational and outreach programming.
At HCCC, you will see the full range of the creative process, from how an object is made to why the artist decided to create something “just that way.” Our exhibitions feature sophisticated creations - some that have functions and some that don’t. Asher Gallery is the place to shop one-of-a-kind gifts made by a variety of local and national artists. The Craft Garden, behind the building, demonstrates the living connection between how plant materials are grown and used to create things like the blue jeans and T-shirts we wear every day.
And, no stop at HCCC is complete without visiting the Artist Hall to explore our artist studios. Our artists-in-residence are selected from across the country to come to Houston and share their knowledge and love of craft with you. In return for opening their studios to the public, they receive financial , professional, and promotional support to advance their careers.
HCCC showcases the best in contemporary craft in a welcoming environment that invites you to stay for a while or drop in often.
Upcoming Events at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Exhibition - Designing Motherhood
Exhibition - In Residence: 17th Edition
Exhibition - Ceramics in the Environment
Exhibition - Designing Motherhood
Exhibition - In Residence: 17th Edition
Exhibition - Ceramics in the Environment
Exhibition - Designing Motherhood
Exhibition - In Residence: 17th Edition
Exhibition - Ceramics in the Environment
Exhibition - Designing Motherhood
Exhibition - In Residence: 17th Edition
Exhibition - Ceramics in the Environment
Exhibition - Designing Motherhood
Exhibition - In Residence: 17th Edition
Exhibition - Ceramics in the Environment
Recent News
HCCC Announces ‘Crafttexas 2025’ Call For Artists, Online Application Opens from February 1 - April 30, 2025
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) announces its call for artists for the upcoming exhibition, CraftTexas 2025, the twelfth show in a long-running series of juried exhibitions showcasing the finest in Texas-made contemporary craft. All…
Read More »Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 2024-2025 Resident Artists Announced
HOUSTON, TX - Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce its newest class of residents for 2024 - 2025, a group of 11 outstanding local, national, and international artists working in craft media. For more than 20…
Read More »HCCC Presents ‘Norteno Band Las Fenix In Concert’ on August 1, 2024
WHAT: Las Fenix in Concert Inspired by La Fuente del Deseo, a solo exhibition by Georgina Treviño that transports viewers to the vibrant norteño culture of the Mexico-U.S. border, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) presents…
Read More »Call For Resident Artists 2024
HCCC ANNOUNCES 2024-2025 CALL FOR RESIDENT ARTISTS Online Application Opens January 1, 2024 (HOUSTON, TX) December 8, 2023 – Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce the opening of the free online application for…
Read More »Houston Center For Contemporary Craft Announces Dynamic Group Of New Board Members
Houston, TX - Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce that six new members have joined their board of directors. The team has eagerly welcomed Isabelle Asakura, Porshae’ Brown, Mona Elamin, Mariela Poleo, Priya…
Read More »Houston Center For Contemporary Craft Announces 2023-2024 Resident Artists
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Read More »Houston Center for Contemporary Craft - "Tree Of Life" Celebrates African Blackwood
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Read More »Houston Center for Contemporary Craft - Summer Exhibitions By Layla Klinger and Gabo Martinez
SUMMER EXHIBITIONS PRESENT ELECTROLUMINESCENT LACE CREATIONS, VIBRANT CERAMICS AND PRINTS On View June 3 - September 9, at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Hours & Admission Open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 5…
Read More »Houston Center for Contemporary Craft : Leila Cartier Named New Executive Director
Leila Cartier Named New Executive Director Cartier to Join Houston Center for Contemporary Craft This Summer Houston, TX - The Board of Directors of Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce that Leila Cartier will be the…
Read More »Crafting A Legacy Spring Luncheon Honors Art Activist Extraordinaire, Judy Nyquist
WHAT: Crafting a Legacy Spring Luncheon 2023 This spring, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is thrilled to honor art activist extraordinaire, Judy Nyquist at the 2023 Crafting a Legacy Spring Luncheon. As a lifelong arts aficionado and…
Read More »Houston Center for Contemporary Craft "Hot House" Electrifies HCCC This Summer News - March 26, 2023
Exhibition Reception Friday, June 2, 5:30 – 8:00 PM The evening will celebrate the summer exhibitions and feature open studios by the current resident artists. Exhibition web page https://crafthouston.org/exhibition/layla-klinger-hot-house/ …
Read More »Houston Center for Contemporary Craft : 'TG : Transitions In Kiln-Glass' Opens Feburary 18, 2023
"TG: TRANSITIONS IN KILN-GLASS" A GLOBAL SHOWCASE OF CONTEMPORARY GLASSWORK On View February 18 – May 13, 2023, at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Tg: Transitions in Kiln-Glass February 18 – May 13, 2023 Main Gallery Houston…
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