INTERDISCIPLINARY CRAFT + PHOTO RESIDENCY

INTERDISCIPLINARY CRAFT + PHOTO RESIDENCY

© Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

© Stephanie J. Woods

Houston Center for Photography (HCP) is pleased to partner with Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) to offer the Interdisciplinary Craft + Photography Artist Residency, a program designed for artists creating work at the intersection of contemporary craft and photography.

This three-month residency supports artists with an experimental, multidisciplinary edge, who are testing the boundaries within both fields. Interdisciplinary Craft + Photography residents will be hosted in a studio space at HCCC and will receive all the benefits of regular HCCC resident artists.

Benefits include 24/7 access to studio space, cultural and professional development opportunities, and a monthly stipend that includes a small housing/materials allowance. In addition, residents will receive printing credits and full access to the Digital Lab at HCP. Artists will participate in a joint artist talk and will be included in HCCC’s annual In Residence exhibition, as well as receive a feature in HCP’s **spot magazine.

More specific information regarding the next Interdisciplinary Craft + Photo Residency will be announced in the near future.

Please stay tuned.

 FAQs

  • Absolutely not! As long as you have an interest in showing your photo-based work, you’re welcome to apply.

  • Stay tuned for more information.

  • Subscription to **spot magazine, discounts on workshops and educational programs, access to members-only portfolio reviews, invitations to receptions, lectures, tours, and special events. Membership also includes discounts at Connections program institutions and on Aperture magazine. Members have the opportunity to enter our other calls for entry, including HCP’s annual Fellowship competition (entry fee not included).

    **spot magazine is currently in hiatus.

  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate and address how their practice engages the fields of both craft and photography. Additionally, applicants must provide the following information when completing the online application:

    • Artist Statement: In one page or less, describe your creative work, process, technique, and conceptual development. Tie your statement to a specific process or work that is depicted in your images.

    • Resume: Three pages or less.

    • Three References: Provide contact information for three references. References will be contacted in the final stages of the interview process.

    • Images of 10 Works Created within the Last Two Years: Upload one wide shot and one detail for each of 10 pieces, for a total number of 20 images.

    • International Applicants: International applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.—green card or appropriate visa—with application.

  • 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.

  • If you need technical assistance with the online application process, please e-mail support@slideroom.com. They’re available Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM CST.

    For questions regarding the application requirements, please email applications@crafthouston.org.

  • Applicants will be notified via e-mail about whether or not their work was accepted into the exhibition shortly after the Juror makes their decision. From there, the HCP will reach out to the Exhibitors to schedule shipping 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. A. C. E programs, and other areas in promotional of the HCP. The Exhibitor retains the original copyright to their artwork.

    • HCP is responsible for the payment of the costs of shipping to and from HCP via ground shipment only. HCP will not cover the cost to produce a crate or for any other packaging materials. Packaging peanuts are NOT permitted.

    • 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.