Since its founding, HCP has earned an international reputation for exhibitions of current and relevant work that have helped to define the state of photography. HCP's exhibitions have included works by some of the most important photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as the work of many emerging photographers who are now established professionals.
In 2024 HCP dedicated its third gallery space to Houston and its metro area photographers. We welcome your submissions for exhibition consideration. This rolling call for entry opens in September and stays open until the end of August. Artists must be HCP members to apply. Each year we will consider submissions on a rolling basis for one of our eight solo exhibition slots. Work is considered as it comes in and artists will be provided notification at the end of subsequent month if their work has been accepted for exhibition. Houston based artists may apply more than once per year with new work. There are no themes or limitations to the type of work we will consider as long as the work falls within the discipline of photography.
Houston Center for Photography’s mission is to increase society’s understanding and appreciation of photography and its evolving role in contemporary culture. HCP Education offers over 150 courses, workshops, and masterclasses on an annual basis.
Thanks to the generosity of both our donors and Platinum/Gold Sponsorship Members, HCP established a new scholarship program supporting the professional development of photographers in Houston and its metro area. We welcome submissions from HCP members and non-members alike for full scholarships to attend courses and masterclasses offered by HCP. Approved applicants are eligible to receive one scholarship per year.
Eligibility
Scholarship applications will be open year round to adults (over the age of 18) of any skill level living within a radius of 100 miles from Houston’s city center. HCP membership is not required for scholarship application. Our scholarships are designed to support all members of the community and do not require any sort of educational prerequisite or minimum qualification for consideration (students in photography programs are, however, welcome to apply).
Schedule
Scholarship applications are received on a rolling basis throughout the year. New applications are evaluated as they come in and applicants will be notified at the end of the subsequent month if their application has been accepted. Accepted applicants remain candidates to receive a scholarship for a period of one year. Scholarship recipients may apply for another scholarship only one year after their original application.
Evaluation Process
Application evaluation is a holistic process that takes into account each applicant's financial need, the potential impact receiving a scholarship will make for the applicant, and the merit of their portfolio and statements. New scholarships will be offered on a rolling basis as they are made available. Candidates will be offered specific scholarships taking based on their interests, photographic work, and personal background.
Accepting Scholarships
Each approved applicant is eligible to receive only one scholarship per year. Recipients accept offered scholarships by returning a signed copy of their scholarship notification and registering for the relevant class. Scholarships that are not accepted as described will be offered to other candidates instead. Candidates who cannot accept an offered scholarship may be considered for other scholarships while their application remains eligible.
Recipients’ Responsibilities
Scholarship recipients are expected to attend classes and complete all assignments. Students are responsible for making it to in-person classes. Recipients who fail to attend 70% of classes will not be eligible to apply for additional scholarships. HCP submits an IRS form 1099 to recipients of prizes and awards as required by the Internal Revenue Service. Please consult with a tax professional for information regarding your tax obligation.
Evaluation Committee
Applications are evaluated by multiple staff members at HCP. The evaluating team changes every month to provide equitable opportunities to all applicants.
CALL FOR ENTRIES OPENS: March 27th, 2025
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: April 27th, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
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. Of those selected, two artists are chosen to receive an HCP Juried Membership Honoraria of $500 each.
**Entrants will be required to be current members of HCP. For those that are already members, there is no additional fee.
ENTRY FEE: FREE
MEMBERSHIP FEE: Starting at $35
TOTAL COSTS: $35+
About the Juror: Asha Iman Veal
Leo Hsu is the Executive Director of Silver Eye Center for Photography in Pittsburgh. Silver Eye’s mission is to promote the power of contemporary photography as a fine art by supporting and sharing the work of emerging, mid-career, under-represented and underseen artists. Leo is an editor at Fraction Magazine, wrote and edited for Fraction and Foto8/EI8HT and was a news photographer. He taught in criticism and history of photography and studio at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a PhD in Anthropology from NYU and a NY State Certificate in Culture and Media.
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Call For Entry Guidelines
STEP 1. Verify your HCP Membership
Find your HCP Membership ID number, which should have been sent to you shortly after signing up as a member. If you are a member but do not know your membership number or cannot find it, please contact us at (713) 529-4755 or info@hcponline.org.
You must be an HCP member to complete your submission.
Not a member? Join us today by clicking here: https://hcponline.org/join
HCP Memberships are non-refundable.
STEP 2. Prepare your images and all related texts
Carefully edit a group of no more than 5 images and/ or videos that describe your current photographic work. For videos, your files must be either QuickTime (.mov) or MPEG-4 (.mp4) filetypes. For images, please use the following specifications:
- JPEG (.jpg) or PNG (.png) filetype for images
- 72 DPI
- 2000 pixels on the LONGEST side
- Adobe RGB (1998) Color Profile
For each image, you will need to fill out the following information:
- Title
- Year
- Medium
- Size (inches)
You will also need to have the following information available for upload:
- Artist Statement
- Artist Bio
- CV or Artist Resume (PDF or Word Doc)
- Artist Website (if applicable)
STEP 3. Click "Submit"!
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*You may list your membership order number in lieu of your membership ID
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NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Applicants will be notified of the jurying results by May 10th, 2024. Please note; HCP retains the right to reject any selected work that differs from the work submitted.
LIABILITY & AGREEMENT: Works will be insured while on the premises of HCP. However, HCP cannot be responsible for damage or loss during transit. HCP retains the right to display and reproduce work accepted for this exhibition for publicity and promotional purposes.
- HCP will pay for round-trip shipping of Exhibitors' artwork. Do NOT ship work with packaging peanuts.
- ARTWORK PRESENTATION: Upon your acceptance, the work to be exhibited must be delivered ready-to-hang in either a simple white, black, or natural wood frame; matting is optional, and frames that do not meet this criteria should be pre-approved by the Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator in advance. In the case that a pedestal or specific hardware is needed for presentation, you must inform the Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator of what will be necessary for the installation of your work. Artists exhibiting slide or video projection, installation or sculptural works beyond a two-dimensional format are expected to provide the hardware and equipment necessary to exhibit the work as it is intended to be shown. HCP does not provide slide or video projectors. HCP does have a few small-to-medium sized TV monitors and media players for displaying video work.
- Your entry constitutes understanding and agreement with the conditions outlined in this prospectus.
- HCP Memberships are non refundable
DEADLINES/CALENDAR:
March 27th, 2025 – Center Annual Call for entries begins.
April 27th, 2025 – Center Annual Call for entries final deadline.
May 9th, 2025 – HCP notifies applicants.
May 15th, 2025 – High-res images due.
June 2nd, 2025 – Artwork due at HCP.
June 12th, 2025 – 6:00pm-8:00pm; Opening reception
Exhibition On View: June 12th - August 17th, 2025
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR SUBMISSION PLEASE CONTACT:
Areli Navarro Magallón, Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator
713-529-4755 or areli.magallon@hcponline.org
TO VERIFY MEMBERSHIP PLEASE CONTACT:
713-529-4755
info@hcponline.org