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How to Apply for Residency, Sales, Exhibitions and Teaching Positions

Houston Center For Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to presenting the dynamic world of contemporary craft to the Houston community. All programs support our mission to advance education about the process, product and history of craft.
 
 

 
Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program

The Artist-in-Residence Program offers time and space for craft artists to focus on their creative work and interact with the public. The program supports emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in all craft media, including but not limited to clay, fiber, glass, metal, and wood. Artists selected for the program receive a 200 square foot studio, a monthly stipend, and professional development.
Click here for guidelines and residency application.
 
Asher Retail Gallery
Asher Gallery, within Houston Center For Contemporary Craft, is a retail showcase for acclaimed local, emerging, and international artists in all craft media.  Asher Gallery accepts work based on a number of criteria.  Appointment required.
Click here for criteria and guidelines for submitting your work.
 
Exhibition Proposal
If you are an institution, curator or artist working with materials traditionally associated with craft and would like to have work considered for exhibition in the Artist Hall, Houston Center For Contemporary Craft’s exhibition committee would like to hear from you. HCCC is interested in proposals for regional and multiple artist exhibitions, installations and small group shows.
Click here for exhibition proposal requirements and submission guidelines.
 
Workshop Proposals
Houston Center For Contemporary Craft presents adult workshops and classes in all craft media.  Artists with teaching experience are invited to submit proposals for spring/summer and fall/winter workshops. Schedules are planned many months in advance but proposals are accepted at any time.
Click here for submission guidelines. 
 
HCCC provides craft classes in some of Houston’s most underserved neighborhoods and schools. Artists interested in leading community outreach classes should contact Jason Kishell, 713.529.4848 x112 or email jkishell@crafthouston.org. Background checks are conducted on all applicants.
 
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