Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People
Upcoming Exhibition

May 22, 2026 - November 1, 2026 Brown Foundation Gallery

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.

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Summer Community Celebration
Public Program

July 12 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM

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!

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Collage a Postcard
Drop-In Experience

June 28 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Explore the contradiction between surplus and increasingly exhausted resources represented in the Teen Council’s 14th biennial exhibition, OUT OF STOCK, then recycle past exhibition postcards into a one-of-a-kind collage.

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Glitch Collage Bookmarks
Drop-In Experience

June 21 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM CAMH

Inspired by The Illusion of Abundance (2024) by Bells Bosell, in the Teen Council’s 14th biennial exhibition, OUT OF STOCK, create a bookmark collage using glitch lines and images.

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Threat of Joy: Teacher Advisory Group Exhibition
Around Houston

June 21 - September 4 Mid Main Lofts

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).

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Edible Sculptures
Bonus Open Studio

June 14 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM CAMH

Inspired by the compulsion to fulfill endless desires as reflected in the biennial Teen Council- organized exhibition OUT OF STOCK, build a small sculpture layering toppings over ice cream and cookies.

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Art Market, Clothing Swap, Workshops, Tours, and More!
Teen Council 25th Anniversary Bash

June 7 | 1:00PM - 6:00PM

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.

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Teen Council Fashion Show and Celebration Dinner
Teen Council 25th Anniversary Bash

June 6 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM CAMH

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.

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Tomashi Jackson, Ryan N. Dennis, and Miranda Lash
In Conversation

May 31 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM CAMH

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.

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Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe
Upcoming Exhibition

May 30, 2025 - March 29, 2026 Brown Foundation Gallery

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.

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Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe
Public Opening

May 29 | 7:00PM - 9:00PM CAMH

Join us for the opening of the exhibition Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe.

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Scavenger Hunt for Shapes and Patterns
Drop-In Experience

May 24 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM CAMH

Explore CAMH Teen Council’s 14th biennial exhibition, OUT OF STOCK, by participating in a scavenger hunt for shapes and patterns.

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Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream…
Traveling

May 24, 2025 - April 5, 2026 MASS MoCA

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.

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Layering Materials
Bonus Open Studio

May 17 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Using hand-cut stencils, textured paper, ribbon, and tulle, layer materials to assemble a mixed-media collage inspired by artist Citlahli Villegas’s Echoes of Summer (2024), in the Teen Council’s 14th biennial exhibition, OUT OF STOCK.

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2025-2026 Teacher Advisory Group Applications
Open Call

May 15 - August 19

CAMH’s Learning and Engagement Team seeks out a group of highly motivated and passionate teachers to share their knowledge and experience in shaping future programs and the vision within the department.

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