ABOUT THE BOX
BOX 13 ArtSpace is an artist run nonprofit innovative environment for the creation and advancement of experimental contemporary art in Houston. BOX 13 artists create this environment through the offering of affordable workspaces for emerging and established artists, dedicating five interior spaces to the exhibition of artistic explorations, a window gallery for installations and an outdoor courtyard space. BOX 13 promotes dialogue among artists and the art community on current trends affecting the arts.
We take in new residents as studio spaces open up on an ongoing basis. We review new member aplications as a group. We evaluate applicants both on their work and on their ability and attitude to participate within the BOX 13 community.
We are currently accepting applications for new members see opportunity page for details.
The founding members of BOX 13 are Elaine Bradford, Woody Golden, Michael Henderson, Young-Min Kang, Kathy Kelley, Teresa O'Connor, Whitney Riley and Mat Wolff.
BOX 13 ArtSpace is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
BOX 13 ArtSpace relies on individual donors and its resident artists for funding to cultivate creation, appreciation and accessibility of contemporary experimental visual art within the community for its cultural enrichment. Please join us in this endeavor.
BOX 13 values
artistic experimentation and risk taking
colloboration
community
team work
transparency
self regulation
honesty-call your own foul
BOX Amigos (sponsors)
BOXer blogspot
BOX 13 is currently accepting
exhibition proposals from artists and curators
for 2010
exhibitions.
BOX 13
BOX 13 ArtSpace is a nonprofit artist run innovative environment for the creation and advancement of experimental contemporary art in Houston. BOX 13 artists create this environment through the offering of affordable workspaces for emerging and established artists, dedicating five interior spaces to the exhibtion of artistic explorations, a window gallery for installations and an outdoor courtyard space. BOX 13 promotes dialogue among artists and the art community on current trends affecting the arts.
The founding members of BOX 13 are Elaine Bradford, Woody Golden, Michael Henderson, Young-Min Kang, Kathy Kelley, Teresa O'Connor, Whitney Riley and Mat Wolff.
BOX 13 ArtSpace is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
BOX 13 ArtSpace relies on individual donors and its resident artists for funding to cultivate creation, appreciation and accessibility of contemporary experimental visual art within the community for its cultural enrichment. Please join us in this endeavor
BOX 13 is accepting application for artists to become a part of BOX 13.
Artists accepted into residence actively participate in the operation, maintenance and promotion of BOX 13. Each artist receives a workspace as part of residence/membership. Resident workspaces range from $300 to $600 per month based on square footage plus an annual contribution of artwork(s) to BOX 13.
To become a resident of BOX 13, artists must schedule an appointment for an interview with current artist residents and be prepared to bring evidence of a professional career in the visual or performing arts (slides, cd, dvd, or other visuals), plus personal references and a commitment to support the activities of Box13.
To set up an appointment to interview, meet the other residents, and come and look at the space please email Michael Henderson, michael@box13artspace.com.
OUR BUILDING
BOX 13 ArtSpace front box gallery.
BOX 13 ArtSpace downstairs back box gallery
BOX 13 ArtSpace upstairs gallery
BOX 13 ArtSpace window gallery.
BOX 13 ArtSpace outdoor performance/installation space.
BOX 13 ArtSpace also has a large outdoor courtyard area that will be dedicated to performance, large works installations and media presentations.
The remainder of the building is dedicated to 13 working art studios and within 6 months we will be acquiring the back building, 6701 Capitol, as well. The Capitol building lends itself toward sculptors and installation artists.
We are located at 6700-02 Harrisburg (77011), on the south west corner of Harrisburg and Cesar Chavez. From downtown take 45 south, exit Wayside, travel east on Wayside, turn north on Harrisburg, turn west on Cesar Chavez and park.
Interior images. some new shots.
CONTACTS
Kathy Kelley, President
Michael Henderson, Vice President (new members coordinator and Green BOX curator)
Emily Link, Secretary
Whitney Riley, Treasurer
Elaine Bradford, Exhibition Coordinator
BOX 13 ArtSpace
6700 Harrisburg Blvd
Houston, TX 77011