The Exhibitions and Programming Committee meets the first Thursday of every month. If you would like more information or to join the committee, please contact Jennifer Ward at jennifer@aiahouston.org
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Exhibition Proposal Cover Sheet
Exhibit Budget Worksheet
ArCH Gallery Floor Plan
Chair
Jonathan Williams, PLA
jonathan@outdoorpractice.com
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Ward
jennifer@aiahouston.org
Exhibitions & Programming Committee
Architecture Center Houston is intended to be a place for the public, both Houston residents and tourists, to learn about architecture in general and the built environment of greater Houston. Exhibits change approximately every three months and focus on architecture and design of national interest as well as that of Houston. The Center also offers a wide variety of programs including lectures, tours and hands-on workshops. Please visit the events calendar for upcoming programs.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibition Proposals
ArCH accepts proposals for exhibitions on a rolling basis. Proposals are reviewed by our exhibitions committee annually. The deadline for the next review is 5:00 pm CST on September 25, 2026 for exhibitions to be scheduled in 2026-2027 season.
If you have an idea for an exhibit and would like to submit a proposal, please follow the directions for submittal below. If you would like assistance with your proposal, please contact Jennifer Ward.
We recommend that you start by reading the list of FAQs.
The ArCH Exhibition and Programming Committee will consider proposals that include the following:
• Clarity and articulation of a central idea,
• Strong design quality,
• Proposals that address social, political and cultural issues relevant to the local community,
• Relevancy to current dialogues in design, architecture or the built environment,
• Opportunities for compelling ancillary programming such as panel discussions, tours, film, lectures, panel discussions, round tables etc.,
• Opportunities for compelling ancillary programming such as panel discussions, tours, film, lectures, panel discussions, round tables etc.,
To apply, email the following materials in a single PDF under 10MB to jennifer@aiahouston.org with “Exhibition Proposal” in the subject line.
1. Cover Sheet. Please complete the Cover Sheet form found below under the Resources section.
2. Curator CV and/or Bio: 1 page or 150 words max
3. Description of exhibit partners. These can be individuals or organizations: 200 word max
4. Project Description: 500 words (1 page) max. Your proposal should include at least one public program such as a lecture, panel discussion, tour or workshop. Please also consider including an idea for an educational event for families with children ages 8 – 18.
5. Budget for production, installation and shipping. Please complete the Exhibit Budget worksheet. You can download the worksheet from the resources list below.
6. Five (5) images with captions illustrating the content and/or concept of the exhibition. Past work, sample of proposed work to be exhibited and installation plans are all recommended. CAD and pdf files of the exhibit space are available on our website.
Please refer to the list of FAQ’s and contact Jennifer Ward at jennifer@aiahouston.org or 713-520-0155 with any further questions.
Big Dome, Bigger Dreams: Visions for Harris County Domed Stadium
The Harris County Domed Stadium, also known as the Astrodome, has been called the Eighth Wonder of the World. An engineering marvel, its lists of firsts is substantial. Built in 1964 at the height of the Space Age, the Astrodome stood as the symbol for humanity’s zeal to accomplish the unimaginable. Now at age 60, it stands solemnly shuttered, with no purpose or path forward.
Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) will mount an exhibition exploring the Dome’s development, life, demise and possible future. Over the decades, designers, architects, engineers and students have imagined a new use for the Dome, from an outdoor adventure park to a new entertainment destination to a parking garage.
ArCH is holding a call for previously generated reuse ideas for the future of the Harris County Domed Stadium. From now through September 19, we invite submissions of past proposals—whether created 60 years ago or more recent—that reimagine new uses for this Texas Historical Landmark. Submissions should include 1–3 renderings and a brief description. Proposals, selected by the planning committee, will be featured in the upcoming 2026 exhibition.
Submit here.
Events
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Kinetics of Urban Movement
FeaturedArchitecture Center Houston 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, United StatesArchitecture Center Houston is proud to announce their upcoming exhibition Kinetics of Urban Movement, opening Thursday, June 18, 5:30-7:30pm, curated by Rodrigo Gallardo, Bobby King and Shane Yee. Skateboarding is not […]
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Youth Novice Skateboarding Clinic with Cherries Wheels
The Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark 103 Sabine Street, Houston, TexasJoin ArCH and Houston Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, June 20, for an introductory clinic designed to teach youth participants the proper technique of skateboarding and to enhance their […]
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Design the Ride: A skatepark design workshop
Architecture Center Houston 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, United StatesCalling all creative thinkers! Get ready for an action-packed morning with the National Organization of Minority Architects, Houston, and Architecture Center of Houston, where design and skateboarding will collide. What […]
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Participatory Environments with Alexis Sablone
Architecture Center Houston 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, United StatesHow can we design more active and engaging cities? Drawing from experience as a professional skateboarder and designer, Alexis Sablone reflects on how movement shapes the way space is read, […]
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Concrete Cosmos: Composing Skate Architecture
In Concrete Cosmos: Composing Skate Architecture, Shane Yee presents skate architecture qua architecture, framing the skatepark as a paradigmatic yet unacknowledged achievement of the contemporary moment, characterized by adaptive reuse, […]
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The Architectural History of Houston Street Skating
Tranquility Park 400 Rusk, Houston, TexasJoin lifelong skateboarder and architectural historian Ted Barrow on a walking tour of the highlights of Houston's Modernist and Late-Modernist architecture through a skateboarder's perspective. The tour will cover key plazas […]
Get Tickets $10.00 – $15.00