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Artist Calls

Different types of artist calls happen throughout the season for UH students, faculty members, alumni and the general public! 

Visiting artists often work with UH students in any program and level, from freshmen to doctoral candidates, and even the general public. Each visiting artist has a unique interdisciplinary focus and the creative experiences shared with them are transformative. Visiting artist opportunities will appear below when they are available. Any student from the main University of Houston campus is encouraged to apply. 

Artist Calls for the Mitchell Center's Convergence Research Program occur throughout the academic year. Any McGovern College of the Arts student, faculty member, or alumni wishing to investigate interdisciplinary concepts or create collaborations can apply to Convergence Research as a space in which to test or present their work, in any phase of development, to a live audience.  

Check back frequently for various opportunities or sign up for our mailing list!

Current Artist Calls

  • Convergence Research

    • Convergence Research is an ongoing platform for interdisciplinary research, experimentation, improvisation and performance to meet, discuss and present projects in any phase of development.
    • Any College of the Arts students, faculty or alumni with the goal of creating connections between disciplines within and beyond the university are encouraged to apply.
    • Events are one-night-only and are held approximately three times each semester during the evening at the Blaffer Art Museum.
     

  • Student Engagement with Steve Rowell Sep 12–16 & Nov 7–11

    • Work with Steve Rowell September 12-16 and November 7-11 
    • Steve's project, A Field Guide to Environmental Crime in Houston, will profile areas disproportionately affected by toxic waste dumping, petrochemical plants, and other forms of pollution—exposing the harsh truth that these areas are located in predominately black and brown neighborhoods. 
    • Assist Steve in hands-on field exhibitions, class lectures and participatory exercises which will culminate in a published field guide and a digital presence via social media. 
    • Work together with UH students across the arts, communications and sciences.
    • Undergraduate and graduate students with experience in any of the following areas:
      • Photography 
      • Film
      • Social media 
      • Critical Writing 
      • Communications
      • Environmental Science 
      • Computer Science
    • Students with and without Art experience are encouraged to apply

     

    Click here to learn more and apply!

  • Student Engagement with Alan Sonfist Oct 13–17

    • Work with Alan Sonfist October 13–17
    • Alan is a renowned American artist associated with the birth of the Land or Earth Art movement. 
    • Participate in hands-on field research with Alan, gather soil samples and assist in a collaborative work of art. 
    • Work together with UH students from the arts and sciences.
    • Undergraduate and graduate students with experience in any of the following areas:
      • Geology
      • Biology
      • Botany
      • Architecture/City Planning
      • Art
    • Students with and without Art experience are encouraged to apply

    Click here to learn more and apply!

  • No Other Calls

    There are no other artist calls at this time. Check back later or sign up for our mailing list!