Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is a vital cultural institution in Houston, Texas that has been championing local artists of color for almost 30 years. The museum is committed to celebrating diversity and promoting social activism through art. CAMH presents exhibitions, films, and programs throughout the year, including summer and winter exhibitions that showcase the works of emerging and established artists. Learn More about Houston here

In addition to its permanent collection, CAMH hosts special exhibitions that explore various themes and issues. For instance, the museum has collaborated with the Museum of the African Diaspora to host the Diaspora Unite! the exhibition, which features works by 13 women artists from different geographical origins and generations. The museum has also organized the Garmenting: Costume as Contemporary Art exhibition, which examines the role of clothing in contemporary visual art and showcases the works of 35 international artists.

CAMH is known for its dedication to supporting artists of African descent. The museum has invited several artists who have close relationships with the institution, such as Tay Butler, Kehinde Wiley, Karen Navarro, Jimmy Castillo, and Amoako Boafo, to contribute works to its exhibitions. These artists will be exhibiting for the first time in the United States, and the Museum of the African Diaspora is hosting a benefit auction for them in 2020. Learn more

The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is located across the street from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), and is a unique encyclopedic art museum that serves as an important resource for the community. The museum has a large private collection that blends seamlessly into the historic Montrose neighborhood. With plans to triple its footprint, CAMH is poised to continue its important work of promoting diversity and social activism through art.

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