HCP’s annual gala will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Hotel ZaZa for our Print Auction & Party. Auction Co-Chairs, Board Member and interior designer Gin Braverman, and gallerist and entrepreneur Magen Pastor look forward to welcoming you for an evening of art, fine dining, and fundraising in support of HCP’s programming.

HCP is thrilled to be celebrating the career of Malcolm Daniel, the Gus and Lyndall Wortham Curator of Photography at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Join HCP instructors Karen Navarro, Violette Bule, Fred Agho, and Chino Angles on Monday, March 17, between 6-7:30 pm CST as they present and discuss their contemporary portraiture practices in a panel discussion with Natan Dvir. Get insight from leading portrait photographers as they delve deeper into diverse approaches to fine art, editorial, and commercial portrait photography and discuss new ways of representation.

Registration is required using this link.

Join HCP Managing Director of Education Natan Dvir for this online info session to learn about HCP’s Winter Courses & Workshops. Natan will also offer a short presentation of his main personal projects. Attendees can discuss HCP’s educational offerings, have their images reviewed, and receive guidance on their photographic work.

RSVP is required using this link.

Join HCP instructors Danielle Villasana and Brittainy Lauback on Thursday, January 16, at 6 p.m. CST as they present their inspiring documentary work and engage in a panel discussion with Natan Dvir about the key ingredients, processes, challenges, and skills needed to create visually compelling and thought-provoking visual narratives.

Registration is required using this link.

HCP will be leaving our West Alabama location in 2026.
We invite you to join us via Zoom on Monday, January 13th, 6:30-8:00 pm for an opportunity to discuss the future of HCP and receive your input on how our new space can better serve our photographic community.

Please RSVP via this link.

Join us for the Opening Receptions of HCP Fellow - Mona Bozorgi, Carol Crow Fellow - Terri Warpinski and HOU Gallery artist - Nurra Yazici.

Visit the exhibition page for more information about each exhibition.

Join HCP’s photographic community on Thursday, December 5, between 6-9 p.m. at the Winter Open House. Get inspired by Carlos “Kako” Escalona‘s work, receive valuable information and discounts, share your portfolio with our staff and faculty, and consult about classes of interest.

RSVP is required via this link.

HCP will be leaving our West Alabama location in 2026. We invite you to join us on Monday, November 18th, from 6:30-8:00 pm for the first of our opportunities to discuss the future of HCP and receive your input on how our new space can better serve our photographic community.

Please RSVP via this link.

Join us for the Opening Reception of Houstonian photographer Hope Mora’s exhibition: Pecos

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Join us on Tuesday, October 22, between 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. CST for this free webinar with Crista Dix, Executive Director at the Griffin Museum, in which they will cover important aspects of navigating your relationships with artistic photography institutions.

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Please join HCP instructors and students Raquel Natalicchio, Gabi Magaly, Darío De León, Briana Amelia Vargas Simón, and Frank Xavier who will present their inspiring work at the closing event of Casa Luz’s exhibition RAÍCES— Entre Mundos.

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Join HCP’s photographic community on Wednesday, September 25, between 6-9 p.m. at the Fall Open House. Get inspired by Raquel Natalicchio and Stephan Hillerbrand’s work, receive valuable information and discounts, share your portfolio with our staff and faculty, and consult about classes of interest.

All attendees will receive a limited-time 10% discount on all fall courses, workshops, and masterclasses.

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Join us on Thursday, September 12, between 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. CST for this free webinar with Liz Sholar, Assistant Director of Community Enrichment at Project Row Houses, in which they will cover important aspects of applying for grants supporting your artistic practice.

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Join HCP Managing Director of Education Natan Dvir for this online info session to learn about HCP’s Fall Courses & Workshops! HCP instructor Kelly Lee Webeck will present her inspiring work. Attendees can discuss HCP’s educational offerings, have their images reviewed, and receive guidance on their photographic work.

RSVP is required using this link.

Join us on Tuesday, July 30, from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. CST for an enlightening free webinar with award-winning macro wildlife photographer and National Geographic Explorer, Matthew Cicanese focusing on the transformative power of assistive technology and AI in photography.

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Join us on Thursday, July 18th, between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. CST for the opening reception of Learning Curve 16, HCP’s students’ exhibition juried by Lorena Molina.

Learn more about the exhibition here.

Join us on Thursday, June 13th, between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. CST for the opening reception of HCP’s 41st Center Annual - send me anything, juried by Leo Hsu.

Learn more about the exhibition here.

Join us on Thursday, June 6th, between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. CST for the opening reception and book signing of Aimee McCrory’s ROLLER COASTER / Scenes from a Marriage.

You can pre-order the book here.

Learn more about the exhibition here.

Join us on Tuesday, May 28, between 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. CST for this free webinar with photographers and attorneys Lisa C. Alvarez, ASMP National's Board Member, and Thomas Maddrey, ASMP's Chief Legal Officer in which they will cover best practices, copyright registration, and what to do when you have been infringed.

Registration is required via this link.

Join HCP staff and faculty on Thursday, May 9, between 6-8 p.m. at the Summer Open House to receive valuable information and discounts, share your work, get advice about classes of interest, and celebrate the upcoming term with our photographic community.

All attendees will receive a limited-time 10% discount on all spring courses, workshops, and teen classes.

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Please join us at Houston Center for Photography for the Closing Reception of The SIM Project, a pop-up exhibition featuring the artwork of Liz Hingley.

Join artists Liz Hingley and Frank Menger for a presentation of The SIM Project and launch of The SIMPOD - a bespoke new camera/dark room system.

Join upcoming masterclass instructor Dina Litovsky on Wednesday, April 10, at 6 p.m. CST as she presents her award-winning editorial and artistic photography while discussing technical and creative choices related to her iconic personal style.

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Join HCP instructors Ben Lowy and Marvi Lacar on Wednesday, April 3, at 6 p.m. CST as they share their extensive experience and creative innovative approaches to creating powerful visuals using Smartphone Photography and Videography in their editorial, commercial, and artistic work. This event will inspire photography enthusiasts, marketing professionals, and small business owners alike.

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Join HCP Instructors Deborah Feingold and Gabi Magaly on Wednesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. CST as they present their artistic work and engage in a panel discussion about the key ingredients, processes, challenges, and skills needed to create visually compelling and thought-provoking portraiture.

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Join HCP staff and faculty on Tuesday, March 12, between 6-9 p.m. at the Spring Open House to receive valuable information and discounts, share your work, get advice about classes of interest, and celebrate the upcoming term with our photographic community.

All attendees will receive a limited-time 10% discount on all spring courses and workshops.

RSVP is required via this link.

The journey to bring your completed project to book form can take many paths. Join us for Mary Virginia Swanson’s richly illustrated “big picture” presentation, in which she will explore the differences and similarities between seeking and securing a traditional publisher for your work vs. assuming all aspects of self-publish your book project.

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Join us on Thursday, February 15, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the beautiful Hotel ZaZa for the 2024 HCP Print Auction & Dinner honoring Gay Block for what is sure to be an unforgettable night of delicious food, good company, and spirited bidding on world-class art. Please enjoy the Print Auction Catalog in preparation for the event.

Register for your tickets and tables today!

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Join us on Thursday, February 1, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at HCP for the free opening reception of the 2024 HCP Print Auction exhibition honoring Gay Block (“Zinc & Shades”). Please review the Print Auction Catalog which includes all exhibited pieces.

Join us on Sunday, January 21st, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for the Closing Event of the Houston Center for Photography and Magnum Photos’ first collaboration — a residency and masterclass with Magnum photographer Yael Martínez. Presentations will include the 10 masterclass participants and Yael Martínez himself.

Registration is required via this link.