About Us

About Us

HCCC serves as a treasured resource in the Houston arts community and the region by showcasing exhibitions that span a diversity of artists and concepts, introducing visitors of all ages to contemporary craft through a variety of educational programming and events, and supporting the development of working artists through its artist residency program.

HCCC showcases the best in contemporary craft in a welcoming environment that invites you to stay for a while or drop in often. We hope that you’ll visit, follow us online, and become a supporter. Free Docent-led tours are available for groups, if scheduled in advance.

Our Story

History

Founded in 2001, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to advancing education about the process, product and history of craft. The Center’s major emphasis is on objects of art made primarily from craft materials: clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood or found/recycled materials.

As an arts center in Houston, one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to be as inclusive as possible for all audiences and are committed to serving as an institution that welcomes and respects everyone–regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, and socioeconomic status.

What is Contemporary Craft?

Contemporary craft connects makers, materials, and methods to create art that shapes communities and enriches daily life. Traditionally, the craft community placed great value on the functional object and classified those objects by material–in particular, clay, fiber, glass, metal, and wood. However, craft today embraces skilled individuals who experiment with many materials and methods. Makers challenge the ways in which we think about objects and how we connect lo each other through object making, providing an outlet for us lo express ideas, emotions, and define who we are.

Getting ready to break ground for Houston Center for Contemporary Craft in 2000. 

Annual report

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft has had an exciting year! Our FY23-24 annual report highlights our accomplishments, recent exhibitions, and programs, all of which were made possible by your friendship and support.

Board & Staff

Board of Directors

Judy Nyquist
President

Sara S. Morgan
Founding President

Mariela Poleo
Vice President

Tracye Wear
Secretary

Bob Schwartz
Treasurer

Leila Cartier
Executive Director

Isabelle Asakura
Laura Babka
Dori Boone
Porshae’ Brown
Brad Bucher
Dale Cover
Mona Elamin
Rob Greenstein
John Guess
Duane Kelley
Maggie McKay
Priya Ramkissoon
José Solís
Robert Tai
Sandie Zilker

Advisory Council

Lynn Baird
Gracie Cavnar
Phyllis Childress
Pam Glosserman
Ceci Goldstone
Sharon Hoffman & John Hoffman
Anna Holliday
Thomas Irven
Jim Keller
Anne Lamkin Kinder
Linda Lewis
Ernesto Maldonado
Anna Mavromatis
Kathy Poeppel & Richard Moiel
Cindi Strauss
Kay Tabor
Ellie Totz
Debbie Wetmore

Staff

Leila Cartier (she/her)
Executive Director
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Layla Bispo (they/them)
Administrative Associate
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Sarah Darro (she/her)
Curator + Exhibitions Director
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Tarina Frank (she/her)
Education Director
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Mary Headrick (she/her)
Deputy Director
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María-Elisa Heg (she/her)
Digital Content Manager
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René Henry (she/her)
Marketing Manager + Lead Designer
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Zaynab Hilal (she/her)
Curatorial Fellow
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Jessica Jacobi (she/her)
Development Manager
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Iva Kinnaird (she/her)
Facilities Manager
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Natalie Svacina (she/her)
Associate Deputy Director
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Kerrisa Treanor (she/her)
Retail + Sales Coordinator
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Sean Yarborough (he/him)
Accounting Director
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Funding &
Partnerships

HCCC is funded in part by grants from 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.

Partners

Employment

Openings

Thank you for your interest in interning at HCCC. Currently, we have no openings.

Internships

Thank you for your interest in interning at HCCC. Interns can take on meaningful roles in our education, exhibitions, marketing, and arts administration departments. Currently, we have no openings, but please reach out to your school’s internship and career center to ask about future partnerships and ways they might help us connect. 

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is an equal opportunity employer. HCCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, military and/or veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

All applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Visit the following links for more information Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM

4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM

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