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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

4848 Main Street
713-529-4848

About Us:

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a nonprofit arts organization founded to advance education about the process, product and history of craft. HCCC’s major emphasis is on objects of art made primarily from craft materials: clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood or found/recycled materials.

Since opening in September of 2001, HCCC has emerged as an important cultural and educational resource for Houston and the Southwest - one of the few venues in the country dedicated exclusively to craft at the highest level. HCCC provides exhibition, retail and studio spaces to support the work of local and national artists and serves as a resource for artists, educators and the community-at-large. In addition, HCCC reaches thousands of children a year through educational and outreach programming.

At HCCC, you will see the full range of the creative process, from how an object is made to why the artist decided to create something “just that way.” Our exhibitions feature sophisticated creations - some that have functions and some that don’t. Asher Gallery is the place to shop one-of-a-kind gifts made by a variety of local and national artists. The Craft Garden, behind the building, demonstrates the living connection between how plant materials are grown and used to create things like the blue jeans and T-shirts we wear every day.

And, no stop at HCCC is complete without visiting the Artist Hall to explore our artist studios. Our artists-in-residence are selected from across the country to come to Houston and share their knowledge and love of craft with you. In return for opening their studios to the public, they receive financial , professional, and promotional support to advance their careers.

HCCC showcases the best in contemporary craft in a welcoming environment that invites you to stay for a while or drop in often.


Upcoming Events at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Exhibition - In Residence: 16th Edition

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - Fiber in 3D

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - This Side Up

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - In Residence: 16th Edition

Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - Fiber in 3D

Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - This Side Up

Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - In Residence: 16th Edition

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - Fiber in 3D

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - This Side Up

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - In Residence: 16th Edition

Friday, Mar 22, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - In Residence: 16th Edition

Friday, Mar 22, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - Fiber in 3D

Friday, Mar 22, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - This Side Up

Friday, Mar 22, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - In Residence: 16th Edition

Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Exhibition - Fiber in 3D

Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Houston, TX
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Recent News

Call For Resident Artists 2024

HCCC ANNOUNCES 2024-2025 CALL FOR RESIDENT ARTISTS Online Application Opens January 1, 2024 (HOUSTON, TX) December 8, 2023 – Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce the opening of the free online application for…

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Houston Center For Contemporary Craft Announces Dynamic Group Of New Board Members

Houston, TX - Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce that six new members have joined their board of directors. The team has eagerly welcomed Isabelle Asakura, Porshae’ Brown, Mona Elamin, Mariela Poleo, Priya…

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Houston Center For Contemporary Craft Announces 2023-2024 Resident Artists

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft - "Tree Of Life" Celebrates African Blackwood

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft - Summer Exhibitions By Layla Klinger and Gabo Martinez

SUMMER EXHIBITIONS PRESENT ELECTROLUMINESCENT LACE CREATIONS, VIBRANT CERAMICS AND PRINTS On View June 3 - September 9, at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Hours & Admission Open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 5…

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft : Leila Cartier Named New Executive Director

Leila Cartier Named New Executive Director Cartier to Join Houston Center for Contemporary Craft This Summer Houston, TX - The Board of Directors of Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce that Leila Cartier will be the…

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Crafting A Legacy Spring Luncheon Honors Art Activist Extraordinaire, Judy Nyquist

WHAT: Crafting a Legacy Spring Luncheon 2023 This spring, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is thrilled to honor art activist extraordinaire, Judy Nyquist at the 2023 Crafting a Legacy Spring Luncheon. As a lifelong arts aficionado and…

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft "Hot House" Electrifies HCCC This Summer News - March 26, 2023

Exhibition Reception Friday, June 2, 5:30 – 8:00 PM The evening will celebrate the summer exhibitions and feature open studios by the current resident artists. Exhibition web page https://crafthouston.org/exhibition/layla-klinger-hot-house/ …

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft : 'TG : Transitions In Kiln-Glass' Opens Feburary 18, 2023

"TG: TRANSITIONS IN KILN-GLASS" A GLOBAL SHOWCASE OF CONTEMPORARY GLASSWORK On View February 18 – May 13, 2023, at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Tg: Transitions in Kiln-Glass February 18 – May 13, 2023 Main Gallery Houston…

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Houston Center For Contemporary Craft Announces 2023 Call For Resident Artists

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce the opening of the free online application for the 2023 - 2024 Cycle (September 2023 – August 2024) of its Artist Residency Program. All artists working in craft media,…

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft : Transitions In Kiln-Glass At Hccc

Tg: Transitions in Kiln-Glass February 18 – May 13, 2023 Main Gallery Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 Winter/Spring Exhibitions Reception Friday, February 17, 5:30 – 8:00 PM The public is…

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Perry Price To Leave HCCC For Haystack Mountain School Of Crafts

The Board of Directors of the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) announced today that Executive Director Perry Price will leave his position at the end of the year to lead the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine, as its…

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Sarah Darro Named Curator At Houston Center For Contemporary Craft

Sarah Darro Named Curator + Exhibitions Director Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce that, following a national search, it has named Sarah Darro as its new curator and exhibitions director. “HCCC is excited…

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft : 2022-2023 Resident Artists Announced

(HOUSTON,TX) July 22, 2022 – This Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to announce its newest class of residents for 2022 – 2023, a group of outstanding artists working in a variety of craft disciplines. For more…

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