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October 8, 2012

Wood – or a fine imitation of it – captures the imagination in intriguing ways at CraftTexas 2012, the biennial juried exhibition at Houston Center

October 2, 2012

From the vivid colored-glass delicacies of Kentuckian Stephen Rolfe Powell — opening Saturday, October 20 at Hooks-Epstein Gallery’s annual glass show — to the black-and-white

September 30, 2012

The Everyday Innovation of Craft As I write, a large-scale international art and technology symposium is taking place in the Southwest region: organizations in Arizona,

September 27, 2012

Is it art or is it craft? Or is it arty craft? Crafty art? Agh, that debate will make your head spin. Let’s just say

August 22, 2012

Glass is a substance that so easily appears beautiful. It is shiny and smooth, and conjures connotations of “pretty” things, like baubles, Christmas ornaments and

August 13, 2012

Many of the big cities in Texas are quirky and artistic and Houston is no different. In fact, art organizations in Houston create many new

July 30, 2012

Last weekend I made a quick visit to my hometown, Austin, TX, for my exhibition opening at grayDUCK gallery. The exhibition Tamed Territory runs through

July 16, 2012

A photo of Smug Mug by Houston artist Jason Kishell is on the cover of Humor in Craft, a new coffee-table photo book that author

July 12, 2012

At the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, we look at the work of artists Julia Barello and Beverly Penn. Both of them create installations that

July 12, 2012

If your morning cup of coffee brings a smile to your lips, pick up a Smug Mug by Houston artist Jason Kishell. His ceramic mugs

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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