HOU @ HCP

HOU @ HCP

HOU Gallery - Charles Ford exhibition

HOU @ HCP

ROLLING DEADLINE

In 2024 HCP dedicated its third gallery space to Houston and its metro area photographers. We welcome your submissions for exhibition consideration. This rolling call for entry opens in September and stays open until the end of August. Artists must be HCP members to apply. Each year we will consider submissions on a rolling basis for one of our eight solo exhibition slots. Work is considered as it comes in and artists will be provided notification at the end of subsequent month if their work has been accepted for exhibition. Houston based artists may apply more than once per year with new work. There are no themes or limitations to the type of work we will consider as long as the work falls within the discipline of photography.

Membership is required - join HCP today!

Your membership number and discount code may be acquired by emailing info@hcponline.org with the subject line “Membership ID request.” Please note that memberships are non-refundable.

 FAQs

  • Absolutely not! As long as you’re a member and want to show your photo-based work, you’re welcome to apply.

  • No, there is not an entry fee per se, but you do have to purchase an HCP Membership. If you are a member but do not know your membership number, contact us at (713) 529-4755 or info@hcponline.org.

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  • We’ll work with artists to best determine curatorial needs. HCP has a limited amount of white metal frames. HCP does not provide matting.

  • Carefully edit a group of no more than 15 jpg. images that describe your current photographic work.

    Each of your images should be reformatted using the following specifications:

    • JPEG (.jpg) filetype

    • 72 DPI

    • 2000 pixels (px) on the LONGEST side

    • sRGB Color Profile

    • Rename your files using the following specifications; “First Name_Last Name_Title” (ex. Deana_Lawson_Trap Car)

    You will also need to have the following information available:

    • Artist Bio

    • Artist Statement

    • CV

  • We use the application platform Submittable for all of our calls for entry. Once the call opens, clicking the “APPLY NOW” button will take you directly to the online portal to submit your application.

    Once on Submittable, You will need to click “Submit” to begin the submission process. Then you can start to copy/paste your artist statement and resume or bio into the form and complete the questions. At the end, you will be able to upload your images to submit.

    Make sure you have your HCP membership number handy since you’ll have to enter it during the application process. If you have just purchased a membership or renewed your membership at the time of entry and have not yet received your membership ID, you may list the first 8 digits of the confirmation number from your membership payment email.

  • Applicants will be notified via e-mail about whether or not their work was accepted into the exhibition shortly after HCP's curator makes their decision. From there, the HCP will reach out to the Exhibitors to schedule arrangements.

    HCP retains the right to reject any selected work that differs from the work submitted.

  • HCP shall provide insurance covering the Selected Work commencing from the time the work is picked up for shipment from the Exhibitor, continuing throughout the Exhibition, and terminating upon redelivery of the work to the Exhibitor or to such other address as specified by the Exhibitor. HCP retains the right to display and reproduce work accepted for this exhibition for publicity and promotional purposes—including but not limited to advertisements regarding the future of HCP’s Exhibitions department, Education department. Community Engagement programs, and other areas in promotional of the HCP. The Exhibitor retains the original copyright to their artwork.

    • HCP is responsible for installing and lighting the Exhibition.

    • The Exhibitor’s entry constitutes understanding and agreement with the conditions outlined in this prospectus.

    • HCP Memberships are nonrefundable.