Houston Center for Photography

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Split Second celebrates artists whose work engages the world of sports and athletic culture during FIFA’s World Cup festivities in Houston.

Opening on Thursday, June 18, in HCP’s HOU Gallery—an exhibition space dedicated to Houston-area and Texas photographers—Split Second explores the drama, spectacle, and ritual of sports.

The exhibiting artists will join HCP for an opening reception on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST.

Featured artists include:

Eli Durst, Geoff Winningham, Jorge Pineda, Patty Carroll, & Tay Butler

Together, these artists present diverse perspectives on sport as both a physical endeavor and a cultural phenomenon. Through documentary observation, conceptual inquiry, and staged imagery, Split Second considers the fleeting moments that define competition and the broader narratives that surround athletic participation.

The Photographer’s Sketchbook: Building a Daily Practice with Kelly Webeck

June 6 - July 18, 2026 (starts this weekend)
Saturday, 10AM - 1PM
Online via Zoom

Start building a practice that strengthens the way you see, think, and create using your sketchbook, an object that can be a space for exploration, experimentation, and creative growth. Rethink what belongs in a photographer’s sketchbook and how it can elevate your creative process. Learn new techniques through guided demonstrations and experimentation with materials.

Details & Registration -

The Photographer's Sketchbook: Building a Daily Practice (Jun 6-Jul 18) — Houston Center for Photography Dates: June 6 - July 18, 2026 (no class on June 20 or July 4) Meetings: Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST (5 sessions) Location : Online Zoom Classroom Cost : $465 ( HCP members can receive a 10% discount) Instructor: Kelly Lee Webeck Skill Level: Open to All Levels A sketch

HCP Summer Teen Classes are Filling Up!

Take you teen's photography skills to the next level at the Houston Center for Photography this summer From learning to master camera operations and settings to creative usage of photoshop, lighting, and portraiture. Experienced instructors connect with other young creatives leading them to create beautiful pictures they'll be proud to share or add to their portfolio.

Summer Teen Classes - https://www.edu.hcponline.org/courses-workshops/teens

NOT TO BE MISSED - SPRING CLEANING PRINT SALE AT HCP!
Unframed works will be available for purchase at prices ranging from $10 to $500, while framed works will be offered at 20–50% below fair market value.

MEMBERS GET IN EARLY!
Thursday, May 28th 11 AM - 8 PM (Member Hours: 9 AM - 11AM)
Friday, May 29th 11 AM - 5 PM (Member Hours: 9 AM - 11AM)
Saturday, May 30th 11 AM - 7 PM

Congratulations to the 43rd Center Annual Artists! HCP is thrilled with the selection that juror Asha Iman Veal made our exhibition this year. Opening Reception, June 4th, 6-8pm. Exhibition will be on view through August 16th. Participating artists include:

Derrell Boson (Houston, TX)
Justin A. Carney (Baltimore, MD)
Kennedi Carter (Durham, NC)
Michael Catarineau (Houston, TX)
Marina Cavadini (Milan, Italy) - SLIDE 11
Stephanie Cuyubamba Kong (Houston, TX) - SLIDE 14
Luciana Demichelis (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - SLIDE 4 & 8
Robert Drea (Chicago, IL) - SLIDE 12
Anselm Ebulue (London, United Kingdom)
Brian Edwards Jr. (Houston, TX) - SLIDE 9
Alfredo Esparza Cárdenas (Coahuila, Mexico) - SLIDE 5
Miguel Espinosa (Santa Clara, CA)
Atefeh Farajolahzadeh (Bloomington, IN)
Robert Chase Heishman (Chicago, IL)
Edward Hernandez (Brooklyn, NY)
Myah Asha Jeffers (London, United Kingdom)
Blya Krouba (Houston, TX)
Chantal Lesley (Roundrock, TX)
Nyo Jinyong Lian (Paris, France) - SLIDE 17
Jad Mabsout (Houston, TX) - SLIDE 6
Gabi Magaly (Houston, TX) - SLIDE 10
Thero Makepe (Gaborone, Botswana) - SLIDE 13
Emilia Martin (the Hague, Netherlands)
Jakayla Monay (Houston, TX) - SLIDE 1
Valentine Ollawa (Houston, TX)
Lexi Parra (Houston, TX)
Gregorio Carlos Salazar Lermont (Chicago, IL)
Ursula Sokolowska (Chicago, IL) - SLIDE 16
Monica Takvam (Dalekvam, Norway
Aiko Wakao Austin (Scarsdale, NY) - SLIDE 7
Claire A. Warden (Pheonix, AZ) - SLIDE 3
Lit Wing Hung (London, United Kingdom)
Judson Womack (Jackson, MS)
Shuyuan Zhou (Chicago, IL) - SLIDE 2

Advanced Street Photography with Natan Dvir

April 29 - May 27, 2026
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CST
Online Zoom Classroom

Develop your own personal style by identifying your photographic approach and strengths. Discuss contemporary street photographers and learn advanced techniques, such as nighttime photography, portable lighting solutions, portrait series, and complex composition strategies. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to create a personal street photography series based on their interests and vision.

Details & Registration:

Advanced Street Photography (Apr 29-May 27) — Houston Center for Photography Dates: April 29 - May 27, 2026 Meetings: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CST (5 sessions) Location: Online Zoom Classroom Cost: $465 ( HCP members can receive a 10% discount) Instructor: Natan Dvir Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced Street Photography is a genre with both a r

Join us on May 2nd for the Curatorial Walkthrough and stay for the exhibition artist workshop with Ziesook You. Limited tickets available for each event.

https://www.edu.hcponline.org/events/260330-curatorial-tour-spring-exhibitions

https://www.edu.hcponline.org/events/you-workshop-portrait

Curatorial Exhibition Tour - Spring 2026 — Houston Center for Photography Join us Saturday, May 2 starting at 10:30 AM for a curatorial walkthrough of HCP’s 2026 Spring Exhibitions currently on view: Rebel Girl , THE VANGUARD , and Scent of Broq-Pa by Ziesook You, led by Anne Leighton Massoni, HCP Executive Director and Curator.  RSVP is required via t

Advanced Street Photography with Natan Dvir

April 29 - May 27, 2026
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CST
Online Zoom Classroom

Develop your own personal style by identifying your approaches and photographic strengths with this online course and learn about the rich and ever-evolving history of street photography. Discuss contemporary street photographers and learn advanced techniques, such as nighttime photography, portable lighting solutions, portrait series, and complex composition strategies.

Details & Registration -

Advanced Street Photography (Apr 29-May 27) — Houston Center for Photography Dates: April 29 - May 27, 2026 Meetings: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM CST (5 sessions) Location: Online Zoom Classroom Cost: $465 ( HCP members can receive a 10% discount) Instructor: Natan Dvir Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced Street Photography is a genre with both a r

DEADLINE TODAY, Sunday, April 19th, 11:59pm CT. x2 $500 juror awards + a brand new MFAH purchase award up to $5,000! This year’s juror Asha Iman Veal and HCP can’t wait to see your entries!

https://www.edu.hcponline.org/the-center-annual

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How to Collage (Apr 12) with Tay Butler
Sunday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Houston Center for Photography

Register now to join us this Sunday for this fun and accessible collage workshop to discover the best papers, glues, and cutting techniques while exploring contemporary collage methods. By the end of the workshop students will have created their own permanent piece to take home and gained practical tips that make the medium less intimidating.

How to Collage (Apr 12) — Houston Center for Photography Date: April 12, 2025 Meeting: Sunday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST Location: Houston Center for Photography Cost: $98 Tuition + $20 Materials ( HCP members can receive a 10% discount) Instructor: Tay Butler Skill Level: Open to All Levels Collage is one of the easiest, most acces