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).

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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.