Houston Center for Contemporary Craft's Works Remain Undamaged by Harvey

Thanks to the foresight and disaster-preparedness of the staff at Houston Center for Contemporary Art, the works of art on view at the Center are safe and undamaged.

Perry A. Price, Executive Director, HCCC, has released the following statement:

"Dear Friends of Houston Center for Contemporary Craft,

"We are grateful for the many calls and messages asking after our safety and security following the unprecedented flooding in Houston - we are proud to be part of such a compassionate and steadfast field of colleagues, artists, and supporters. Thank you all.

"Houston Center for Contemporary Craft has not been immune to the effects of the disaster still impacting our city. First and foremost, our staff and resident artists are all safe and accounted for, despite those who have seen their homes flooded along with so many in the region. Thanks to the foresight and disaster-preparedness of our staff, the works of art on view at the Center are safe and undamaged. Staff have continually monitored the conditions of the storm and of the building, and environmental controls remain stable.

"While our people and the art remain safe, the Center has suffered some minor flooding, with water finding its way into public and exhibitions areas of the building. Over the coming days and weeks, the damage and repair required will become clearer.

"The strong show of support by the craft community, both regionally and across the country, has been invaluable - and will continue to be needed in the coming weeks and months as we work to rebuild. We are grateful to you all for your continued encouragement, aid, and solidarity."

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a nonprofit visual arts center dedicated to advancing education about the process, product, and history of craft. HCCC provides exhibition, retail, and studio spaces to support the work of local and national artists and serves as a resource for artists, educators, and the community at large.

Located in the Museum District at 4848 Main Street, HCCC is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM, and Sunday, 12 - 5 PM. Summer Hours: Closed Sundays, July 5th - Labor Day. Holidays: Closed Easter, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission is free. Free parking is available directly behind the facility, off Rosedale and Travis Street. HCCC is three blocks south of Wheeler Ave. MetroRail station on Main Street.

HCCC is supported by individual donors and members and funded in part by The Brown Foundation; Houston Endowment, Inc.; the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance; Texas Commission on the Arts; the Kinder Foundation; the Morgan Foundation; Windgate Charitable Foundation; and the Wortham Foundation. HCCC is a member of the Houston Museum District and the Midtown Arts District.

For more information, call 713-529-4848 or visit www.crafthouston.org. Find HCCC on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @CraftHouston.

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