Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Calling all of Houston’s Teen Artists! ???? The Museum’s Teen Council is seeking works from Houston-area teens on the subject of consumption and its effects on ourselves, teens, publics, and the planet. Our cohort of teens will curate this biennial exhibition and select work that effectively responds to the following questions:? ??What is the line between product and person? ?? What are you consuming? Is it consuming you? ?? When does consumption cross the line between want and need? The deadline for submission is Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 8AM CST. To submit and for more information, visit ?? https://lnkd.in/gVY7eZY7

“Olivia Erlanger’s work has been probing the difficult question of how our most private, internal, and psychological lives are shaped and reshaped by forces completely outside of ourselves.” says writer and critic Chris Kraus in her ‘If Today Were Tomorrow’ essay featured in the new exhibition catalogue of the same name. Kraus has written extensively about contemporary visual art. Her work has been widely translated, and her first novel, 'I Love Dick', was adapted for television and starred Katherine Hahn. Kraus will discuss her work's overlap with Erlanger's, teasing out themes of femininity, aliens, and a shared love of appliances. Visitors are invited to CAMH on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6:30–8PM for a conversation between Chris Kraus and artist Olivia Erlanger for the catalogue launch of Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow. Catalogues will be available to purchase on-site and visitors will have the opportunity to have their catalogue signed by the artist. This event is FREE to attend but RSVP is recommended. To RSVP ?? https://lnkd.in/gSGk44T3

Upcoming Event at CAMH ??Join us for a conversation between writer and critic Chris Kraus and artist Olivia Erlanger on the occasion of the catalogue launch for?Olivia Erlanger:?If Today Were Tomorrow.?This event is FREE to attend. RSVP ?? https://lnkd.in/gSGk44T3

Back to school? Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is inviting all college students to immerse themselves in CAMH’s current exhibitions and to participate in an interactive art installation. ?? ??? This artmaking experience will be led by students from Lone Star College and San Jacinto College and in collaboration with their professor and CAMH FAQ Team Member, Rosemary Cantu. P.S. Did we forget to mention there will be free food? ???? More information ?? https://lnkd.in/gxk4dsHJ

Last month concluded artists Tay Butler and Lovie Olivia’s time as CAMHLAB Artists-in-Residence, which included two immersive and interactive events at CAMH that invited visitors to explore each artists unique practice and explain their art-making experiences, discoveries, and connections with Houston Freedmen's Town. ?? We thank each artist for their time and dedication to the #RebirthInAction initiative and look forward to seeing them continue to flourish as artists in our community. #TrustArtists ??

Have you been a part of the Museum’s amazing Teen Council program? ? In honor of 25 years of Teen Council, we’re calling back our past Teen Council Members AND teen programming participants (exhibiting biennial artist, music fest performer, fashion show designer or model, etc.) so that we can build an alumni directory, stay in touch throughout our anniversary year, and invite you to be a part of all the festivities!? ? To submit your information as a past participating Teen Council Member and/or participating teen artist, please fill out form here ?? https://lnkd.in/g8ztU8Ck

We are thrilled to announce that Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and curator Rebecca Matalon has received a Teiger Foundation grant to support the upcoming exhibition 'Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People' coming Fall 2025. For more information about this upcoming exhibition, visit ?? https://lnkd.in/gMEgEyKP

IN THE NEWS ?? Glasstire’s Brandon Zech and Gabriel Martinez include CAMH’s upcoming exhibition ‘Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream… in their 2024 Fall preview list of 'Six Texas Art Exhibitions to See this Year'! ?? Watch the full video ?? https://lnkd.in/g6zymrsX

This month kicked off with CAMH hosting a Queer Teen Night which hosted dozens of Houston’s LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13 to 18 and aimed to give queer teens a safe space to build community. “It’s really healing to be in a queer space” a teen was quoted saying in an article from Houston Landing which recapped the full night full of community, games, giveaways, music, and more special moments. Read the full article about CAMH’s Queer Teen Night ?? https://lnkd.in/gmzRS9E4

The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston began August with their #QueerTeenNight, and I spoke with Teen Council Coordinator Jack Morillo about this CRUCIAL and much-needed program. Check out my OutSmart Magazine article about it! #QueerSafeSpaces