Thursday, December 04, 2008

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified


Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Exhibitions Proposal

THE ARTIST HALL Gallery


If you are an institution, curator or artist working with materials or processes 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 reviews exhibition proposals on an ongoing quarterly basis. The museum has a reputation for cutting edge exhibitions of both traditional and contemporary craft. HCCC is interested in proposals for regional and national multiple artist exhibitions, individual exhibitions, installations and small group shows. Individual artist proposals may also be considered for inclusion in group shows curated by the Curator of Fine Craft. The Artist Hall Gallery exhibitions typically range eight weeks in length. This space is also utilized for collaborative programming by the exhibition, education and retail departments.

Proposals should consist of:

  1. A show statement/portfolio

  2. A list of artists or works proposed, including number of art works

  3. 5-10 digital samples of art work

  4. An exhibition budget and prospectus, if applicable

  5. Any catalogs, press, or other support materials, if available

  6. A self-addressed and stamped postcard that can be mailed back to you to confirm receipt of your proposal

Please submit your information to:
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Gwynne Rukenbrod, Curator of Fine Craft
4848 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002

All proposals should be accompanied by an SASE if you want your materials returned. Please allow four-five months for return of materials.

Visit website for additional details: www.crafthouston.org