History of the Gallery
The Harry W. O'Kane Gallery, established in 1970, was made possible by gifts from Harry W. O'Kane, Mary W. Bingman, and the Humphreys Foundation. Annually, five to six exhibitions that meet the diverse interests of the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Houston-Downtown and the downtown Houston community are presented by emerging, established, and historical artists. Exhibitions in all media provide educational support to various university courses and to nearby schools, while the gallery, itself, functions as a site for university forums, meetings and receptions. Exhibitions are free and open to the public.
For hours and information call 713-221-8042 or email the gallery at gallery@uhd.edu.
Proposal Submission
UHD's O'Kane Gallery is interested in high quality art, which promotes the goals of serving our multiethnic student population and the community at large. Two-and three-dimensional works, cross media presentations, group exhibitions, and avant-garde as well as traditional work will be considered. Our space is open to new and challenging ideas with substance.
Please do not submit work of questionable taste or works which copy other works.
Approximately 780 square feet of exhibit space is available.
You proposal should include the following:
- Slides, slide script and/or videotape accompanied by a short write-up of your goal and plans for this particular exhibit.
- Artist's statement
- A current biography
- Slide script
- An envelope of sufficient size and postage to return the proposal to you.
Proposals are reviewed annually in late January.
Artists with accepted proposals will receive a written contract.
Submit the proposal to:
O'Kane Gallery
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002