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May 4, 2018

At the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Arts InSight host Ernie Manouse talks with curator Kathryn Hall about the exhibition “Light Charmer,” which features works

March 3, 2018

 Brandon Zech and guest host Kaneem Smith on a clever “relocation” of the Menil Collection, a stack of black cats, and the inarguable pleasure

February 8, 2018

A post shared by Center for Contemporary Craft (@crafthouston) on Jan 31, 2018 at 10:28am PST Light Charmer: Neon and Plasma in Action Feb. 9–May

November 19, 2016

Viewing art at a museum or gallery can be a very abstract experience. On our first Art Beat, Randall Williams learns how two area organizations

October 14, 2016

Texas has a vibrant craft community, but our state is so large it can be hard to keep up with the latest innovations and the

September 30, 2016

We often tell children not to play with their food, but the curatorial staff of one area gallery recently told a group of artists to

July 18, 2016

American Craft‘s senior editor, Julie K. Hanus, writes about Gabriel’s “artful, architectural, and impeccably constructed handbags,” in the August/September 2016 issue. Here, she shares how

July 2, 2016

We sometimes think of artists as working alone in a studio, with only their unseen muse for company. But as we see in our next

March 28, 2016

CNN’s Adam McCoy takes you on a journey through Houston to visit Space Center Houston, the Museum District and Taste of Texas. At the 2:16

March 25, 2016

Most of us grab a dish out of the cupboard at least once a day, but do we stop to think about how much of

November 7, 2015

Artists have always been inspired by the beauty of nature. On this week’s Art Beat, Randall Williams visits two exhibitions that comment on the connection

May 18, 2015

Putting her love of jewelry and her talent for metalsmithing to good use, artist, Jera Rose Petal Lodge fuses steel and silver into sculptural wearable

February 12, 2015

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft hosts Martini Madness! Bossa Nova Bash features handmade artisan glasses that are used to enjoy bottomless martinis. A local

December 3, 2014

Stafford ME TV recently did a story on the In Residence exhibit and our artist residency program. Watch the video here, featuring HCCC Curatorial Fellow,

October 30, 2014

Earlier this week, Fox Morning News’ Ruben Dominguez FOX 26 did a live shoot from our galleries. See his interview with HCCC Education Director, Miriam

October 22, 2014

For artists just beginning their careers, getting in front of the public can be difficult. On this week’s Art Beat, Stacee Hawkins visits an exhibition

October 1, 2014

HANDS-ON HOUSTON Family Festival is coming up on October 4th! Watch Miriam Mendoza, our education director, who was interviewed about some of the festival activities

August 11, 2014

The Associated Press was at HCCC last week to discuss “La Frontera” with our curator, Elizabeth Kozlowski, and artist Edward McCartney. Watch the video on

June 25, 2014

Houston,TX- The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft focuses on art made from traditional craft materials like clay, glass, fiber, or metal, and several artists also

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