Open Calls · Jobs · Fellowships
Structured access is not charity. It is equity in practice.
Every opportunity here was built with Black designers in mind.
Opportunity without structure is not equity. BDH surfaces jobs, fellowships, grants, and open calls that are specifically positioned for — and shaped to reach — Black creative professionals.
Opportunities
Open calls. Jobs. Grants.
Curated opportunities for Black designers in Houston — from BDH and our community partners.
Open CallBDH Posted
BDH Annual Exhibition — Call for Submissions
Black Design HoustonHouston, TX
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025Exhibition + $500 stipendDetails ↓
Fellowship
Emerging Designer Fellowship
Houston Arts AllianceHouston, TX
Deadline: Mar 15, 2025$8,000 awardDetails ↓
Job
Creative Director — Community Communications
Third Ward CDCHouston, TX (Hybrid)
Deadline: Rolling$65K–$75K / yearDetails ↓
Grant
Artist-in-Residence Grant — Fiscal Year 2025
Texas Cultural TrustTexas
Deadline: Apr 1, 2025Up to $15,000Details ↓
Residency
Summer Design Residency
Project Row HousesHouston, TX (Third Ward)
Deadline: Jan 31, 2025$2,500 stipend + studioDetails ↓
VolunteerBDH Posted
Event Design Volunteer — Spring Events Season
Black Design HoustonHouston, TX
Deadline: OngoingCommunity + BDH Member CreditDetails ↓