CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON
5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006 www.camh.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) presents extraordinary, thought-provoking arts programming and exhibitions to educate and inspire audiences nationally and internationally. In fulfillment of CAMH's mission statement, the Museum not only presents the most innovative art of today, but also strives to make that art accessible to the general public through its publications and a myriad of different educational and outreach programs. Each program is designed to make contemporary art relatable to audiences by exploring the current issues and ideas presented in the works on view that are relevant to our everyday lives. All of CAMH's exhibitions and programs are presented free to the public.

The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) presents extraordinary, thought-provoking arts programming and exhibitions to educate and inspire audiences nationally and internationally.

CAMH resources are dedicated to organizing, presenting, and touring exhibitions that showcase some of the most seminal art of today. These exhibitions are documented in publications designed for use by both scholars and the general public. Each exhibition is accompanied by educational and outreach programs that complement the exhibition and make the art on view more accessible to both experienced museum-goers and new audiences. As one of the nations oldest non-collecting museums and one of Houstons first major art institutions, CAMH plays a vital role in shaping the regions cultural community by showcasing work of regional artists and by bringing the works of national and international artists to the city.This past fiscal year, the Museum featured seven exhibitions and continued its Art on the Lawn series. In celebration of its 70th anniversary, CAMH presented an exhibition centered on its archival materials and historic documentation of live arts. The Museum also presented two group exhibitions focused on contemporary issues featuring local, national, and international artists--one concentrated on the impact of mass incarceration and another celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The Museum continued its biennial group exhibition curated by the Museum's Teen Council. In addition, the fiscal year showcased solo exhibitions by Cheryl Donegan, Nicolas Moufarrege, and Steven Evans. On-site attendance for these exhibitions totaled 70,929.

To further the Museum's mission, CAMH produces a series of educational and outreach programs to encourage a greater understanding of contemporary art. These programs include public school outreach and tours, family events, scholarships, concerts, and lectures, including a distinguished artist lecture series. The Education department hires graduate students and local artists to work as tour guides and facilitators for each exhibition. The Museum's Teen Council, made up of area high school students, develops small exhibits and programming relating to current exhibitions. CAMH has expanded its accessibility to include American Sign Language tours, tours in multiple languages, and exhibition information in Spanish and English.

The Museum Shop at CAMH offers a diverse and unique selection of artist-made jewelry, books, periodicals, and exhibition catalogues, as well as a wide array of educational items, including toys and games for children. The Shop is a popular spot in the Houston art scene and has a reputation for unique, fun, useful, and quirky gifts related to contemporary art.

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