Peter Callas assisting Peter Voulkos in Belvidere, NJ, 1998. Peter Callas built the first anagama kiln in the United States, and Voulkos fired many
Madison Creech, “#TBT Smiley,” from the series, “Always Low Brow Always,” 2016. Hand embroidery on plastic Wal-Mart bag. Photo courtesy of Madison Creech. HCCC Curatorial
Not infrequently, while on the phone or in a meeting in my office at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, the conversation will be distracted, if
The cat-eared knit hat on view at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft this spring has traveled thousands of miles, from a Maine-based knitting group to
Installation view of Althea Crome’s “King and Queen of Hearts Coronation Sweater,” 2015. On view in “Pocket Museum” at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft through
Photo of Alicia Dietz by Maj. Richelle Treece, US Army National Guard. In honor of Women’s History Month, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is
Image found on Twitter: @rmayersinger. Keeping up with current events, it was impossible to miss the millions who participated in the Women’s March on Washington
Garth Johnson,”Making Legends into Posters” from the “Proverb Plate Series,” 2010. Sand-blasted found porcelain plate with silver PVD coating. Photo courtesy of artist. This week,
Nick DeFord, “Bermuda Triangle”, 2015. Hand-sewn sequins on game board. Photo by Nick DeFord. Don’t miss our Spring exhibitions before they close on May 8,
Niki Johnson, “God & Country,” 2012. Altered commemorative plates. Photo by Scott Cartwright. For Women’s History Month, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) joined The
Caroline Slotte, plate from the “Tracing” series, 2015. Reworked second-hand ceramics. Photo by Caroline Slotte. As part of the social media campaign “Can You Name
Sondra Sherman, “Listen the Wind Necklace,” 2010. Sterling silver (hollow construction). Photo courtesy of Sienna Patti Contemporary. In honor of Women’s History Month, Houston Center
Amelia Toelke, “Light & Shadow, Part I” (detail), 2012. Photo by Jim Escalante. Have you been following #5womenartists? In honor of Women’s History Month, Houston
Kat Cole, “Boulder Necklace.” Mixed Media. Photo courtesy of the artist. As part of the #5womenartists campaign, this week we bring you five talented women
In honor of Women’s History Month, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is participating in #5womenartists, a national campaign led by The National Museum of
On Valentine’s Day week HCCC participated in Hearts for Art 2016, an event that invited museum visitors to show their love for a favorite piece
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), the world’s only major museum solely dedicated to celebrating great women artists, has announced a new
Each year, more than 80 artists from all over the United States apply to the Artist Residency Program at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC).
In honor of its 15th anniversary, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) hosted Margarita Madness! Celebrating La Quinceañera, a festive update to our very popular
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce that Perry Price will be the art center’s new executive director, beginning February 29th. In
By Ann Morton In contemplating the What Happened Today? project, I hoped that maybe, just maybe, someone would be inspired to write a note on
Now the long awaited assembly has begun for the What Happened Today? exhibition textiles, we thought we’d share a few photos of the assembly process
When visitors experience the What Happened Today? exhibition that will be on view at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft starting September 18th of this year,
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.
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.
