Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People
Upcoming Exhibition
Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People charts the import and impact of the artist’s engagement with some of the most urgent issues of our time, including environmental sustainability, social justice, immigration, and urban legislation.
Summer Community Celebration
Public Program
Spend a summer afternoon indoors and explore CAMH’s current exhibitions, Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe and the Teen Council 14th biennial exhibition, OUT OF STOCK, featuring work from Houston-area teen artists, through a variety of hands-on activities at the Museum!
Threat of Joy: Teacher Advisory Group Exhibition
Around Houston
Joy is a form of rebellion and a powerful tool to move forward and persevere in times of struggle. Threat of Joy is a collaborative exhibition of student and teacher artwork showcasing joy and rebellion organized by Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH)’s fourth cohort of the Teacher Advisory Group (TAG).
Art Market, Clothing Swap, Workshops, Tours, and More!
Teen Council 25th Anniversary Bash
Join us for a full-day of activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of CAMH’s renowned Teen Council program as well as young creatives across the city of Houston. Shop for sustainable goods at an Art Market including vendors selling jewelry, prints, handmade paper, crochet accessories, and more. Hang around for a series of music performances in the main level gallery. This event is family-friendly and all are welcome to attend.
Teen Council Fashion Show and Celebration Dinner
Teen Council 25th Anniversary Bash
Join us for a runway-style Fashion Show curated by CAMH’s Teen Council featuring new and innovative designs from Houston-based teens. Presented in conjunction with the 14th biennial group exhibition of Houston-area teen artists, OUT OF STOCK. Following the Fashion Show, stay for a celebratory dinner available on a first-come basis.
Tomashi Jackson, Ryan N. Dennis, and Miranda Lash
In Conversation
Join artist Tomashi Jackson, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Co-Director and Chief Curator, Ryan N. Dennis, and Miranda Lash, Ellen Bruss Chief Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, for a walkthrough and discussion about the exhibition Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe.
Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe
Upcoming Exhibition
Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe unites a decade of the artist’s work across disciplines, building textured surfaces from textiles, ephemera, and archives materials to highlight the mechanics of systemic societal power and recognize the triumphs of communities of color.
Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream…
Traveling
Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream… is the artist’s first major museum survey and spans over two decades of his work, from early career drawings to current allegorical portraits. This exhibition cements Valdez as one of the most important American painters working today — imaging his country and its people, politics, pride, and foibles.