CraftTexas 2025 is the twelfth in a series of juried exhibitions highlighting the best in Texas-made contemporary craft at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Juried by Abraham Thomas, the Daniel Brodsky Curator of Modern Architecture, Design, and Decorative Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the exhibit includes 50 pieces by 49 artists, highlighting works that speak to diverse themes, including caregiving and expanded approaches to quilting and landscape exploration, while challenging craft boundaries through the innovative use of found and repurposed materials.

The CraftTexas series provides a unique opportunity for Texas artists to have their work viewed by a nationally recognized juror and displayed in an exhibition that strives to broaden the understanding of contemporary craft. From over 350 submissions, Thomas selected works that exemplify the diversity of contemporary craft in Texas. In his juror’s statement, he shared: “The artists featured in CraftTexas 2025 demonstrate that craft remains a vital and relevant means of cultural expression, addressing contemporary concerns while honoring deep material traditions. These selected works collectively highlight that Texas continues to nurture some of the most compelling voices in contemporary craft.”