EXHIBITIONS

HCP’s galleries highlight some of the finest works of contemporary photography made by artists all over the globe. Showcasing a diverse array of photo-based makers through both curatorial projects and our annual call for entries, we aim to provide viewers with critical insight into our current moment—both within the field of photography and often within society at large.

Entrance to HCP’s galleries is free to the public.

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Houston Center for Photography is pleased to present the 42nd Center Annual, Juried by Dr. Rebecca Senf, the Chief Curator at the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona.

Exhibition Dates: June 12 - August 17, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday June 12 , 2025 from 6:15 - 8:00 PM.

On View: June 12th to August 17th, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 12th, 6pm–8pm
The Center Annual is Houston Center for Photography’s yearly group exhibition that seeks to highlight and provide insight into current themes, technologies, and practices in photography. The show features a diverse array of works from members of our global photography community and is selected by a leading curator, editor, or artist. This annual exhibition opens our galleries to photographers from anywhere in the world, whether emerging, mid-career, or established, and as such, aims to provide viewers with critical insight into our current moment—both within the field of photography and within society at large.
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On View: May 29 - June 22, 2025
strike-through is a site-specific installation featuring risographs, photography, and hand-made textile pieces created by Stephanie Bursese in response to practices in language and imagery around editing, copying, redaction, and “the back”. This exhibition will feature new work from the past three months that Bursese has created as an artist-in-residence at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and the Houston Center for Photography.
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Online Exhibitions

At the Houston Center for Photography, we are committed to fostering and promoting exceptional photographic talent. Our annual Fellowship Awards open call serves as a platform for emerging artists to showcase their work and gain recognition within the photographic community. In 2023, during the evaluation process of the Fellowship Awards, the submissions of William Camargo and Mehrdad Mirzaie stood out to our esteemed Juror, Zora J Murff, for their exceptional quality and profound impact.
While these two talented artists did not secure the fellowship award, Murff was deeply moved by the strength and significance of their artwork. Recognizing the importance of their contributions to the field of photography, we made the deliberate decision to create online exhibitions dedicated to honoring their work as Honorable Mentions.
Camargo and Mirzaie's artistic visions are captivating; demonstrating a profound understanding of the medium and a unique perspective on the world around us. Their photographs provoke thought, spark conversation, and invite viewers to engage with important social and cultural issues. By showcasing their work in online exhibitions, we aimed to provide them with a platform to reach a wider audience and to celebrate their artistic achievements.
Click here to check our Mehrdad Mirzaie’s exhibition!
Click here to check our William Camargo’s exhibition!