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.
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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS | ADVISORY COUNCIL |
Judy Nyquist President Sara S. Morgan Founding President Wendy Adair Vice President Sandie Zilker Secretary Robert Greenstein Treasurer Linda Shearer Interim Executive Director Laura Babka Nana Booker Dori Boone Brad Bucher Edward Lane McCartney Linsy Nguyen Robert Tai Tracye Wear Joanna Wortham |
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 Fabené Welch Debbie Wetmore |
STAFF | |
Linda Shearer Interim Executive Director 713.529.4848 Ext. 103 Email Linda |
René Henry Marketing Manager 713.529.4848 Ext. 108 Email Rene |
Sarah Darro Curator + Exhibitions Director 713.529.4848 Ext. 104 Email Sarah |
Jessica Jacobi Administrative Associate 713.529.4848 Ext. 101 Email Jessica |
Tarina Frank Education & Programs Manager 713.529.4848 Ext. 112 Email Tarina |
Cydney Pickens Curatorial Fellow 713.529.4848 Ext. 113 Email Cydney |
Joe Graves Facilities Manager 713.529.4848 Ext. 109 Email Joe |
William Soller Education + Programs Coordinator 713.529.4848 Ext. 112 Email William |
Mary Headrick Deputy Director 713.529.4848 Ext. 107 Email Mary |
Natalie Svacina Associate Deputy Director 713.529.4848 Ext. 111 Email Natalie |
María-Elisa Heg Digital Content Manager 713.529.4848 Email María-Elisa |
Sean Yarborough Accounting Director Email Sean |
FUNDING
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.
ACCESSIBILITY
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all. We aim to create an environment that enables anyone to participate fully in the activities and mission of the organization. HCCC recognizes the importance of ensuring our website is accessible to those of all abilities. We are committed to making our information accessible to anyone and are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website in adherence to available standards. This website endeavors to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0.
The accessible entrance to HCCC is located in the back of the building, adjacent to the free parking lot located off Rosedale and Travis streets. To request accommodations for special needs, please contact Tarina Frank at tfrank@crafthouston.org.
FIREARMS PROHIBITED
Firearms, including without limitation handguns, shotguns, and rifles (whether concealed or openly carried) are prohibited on Houston Center for Contemporary Craft premises. See sections 30.06 and 30.07 for more information in English and Spanish. For more information about the Texas “open carry” law, please visit the City of Houston website: houstontx.gov/police/open_carry.
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