About the ALH Exhibition Program

Art League Houston (ALH) presents exhibitions featuring local, regional and national (emerging and established) artists/curators who reflect a diverse cross-section of cultures in all media that include the following:

  • Artworks and projects that has not been previously shown in Houston,

  • Clarity and articulation of a central idea,

  • Strong artistic quality,

  • Artworks and projects that address social, political and cultural issues relevant to the local community,

  • Relevancy to current dialogues in contemporary art,

  • Opportunities for compelling ancillary programming such as performances, film, lectures, panel discussions, round tables etc.,

  • Availability of curator and artist(s) to play an integral role in execution of exhibition and events, and

  • Platform artists/curators who reflect the local community.

ALH utilizes a hybrid selection process which employs a combination of: 

  • Blind open call in an effort to be open and democratic

  • Artist advisory board input to ensure ALH is reflective, relevant and responsive to the local community

  • Focused curatorial vision to foster a thoughtful and critical exploration of current issues

Each round of exhibits is carefully programmed so that local artists will exhibit alongside regional, national, and/or international artists in order to spark ongoing dialogue between local, regional and national art communities. 

ARTIST STIPENDS

ALH’s commitment to supporting the growing needs of artists has been a driving force of the organization since its inception.  In 2014, ALH co-organized and presented a multiyear convening with artist Carrie Schneider titled charge focused on artist equity and was one of first arts organization in Texas to become W.A.G.E. Certified, a program operated by Working Artists and the Greater Economy in New York.

  • Main Gallery: $2,400

  • Front Gallery: $1,500

  • Hallway Space: $600

  • Sculpture Patio: $1,500

W.A.G.E. Certification is a voluntary program which publicly recognizes nonprofit art organizations that have made a commitment to operate ethically in relation to artists. A W.A.G.E. Certified organization signals that it stands in solidarity with artists as part of an equitable community no matter what their material practice or reputation might be.