Making art accessible through craft.
Featured Exhibition
02.02.24 - 05.04.24
Oneness: Brie Ruais
“Oneness: Brie Ruais”, the first in Contemporary Craft’s new Tomayko Solo Artist Elevation Series, is a solo exhibition featuring the work of ceramic artist Brie Ruais. The exhibition is a large survey of work, spanning eight years and exploring the idea that memory, place, and experience are based on an individual's perception and haptic experience.
Featured Event
05.18.24 - 05.18.24
Out of Hand: The Archive Edition
Pittsburgh's Most Creative Party of the Year! Join us for the ultimate "unboxing" experience as we delve into our archive for "Out of Hand: The Archive Edition"! We're celebrating Contemporary Craft's past, present, and future with a silent auction, food, drinks, hands-on activities, and a rare look at pieces from our permanent collection.
Contemporary Craft fosters the use of traditional craft materials such as ceramic, fiber, glass, metal and wood to make art. Our community honors the history and heritage of craft, while showcasing modern, exploratory work.
5.3.24
Crafts & Drafts: Tiny Wonky Dandelion Baskets with Sophia Pappas
5.4.24
Enameling Basics: Color & Form with Maria Camera-Smith
5.4.24
Needle Felted Woolen Hedgehog Pincushions with Erin Carlson
5.11.24
DIY Stained Glass Brooch with Sarah Cohen
5.15.24
Rabbit Laser Cutter Certification – May
5.23.24
Turkey Tail Hand Broom with Tia Tumminello of Husk Brooms
5.25.24
Cuttlefish Casting with Amanda Stumpf
5.25.24
Coptic Stitch Eco Art Book with Shelbey Tharpe
6.1.24
Chasing & Repousse: Pendant with Maria Camera-Smith
6.1.24
Carving “Hereafter”: Block Printing with Exhibition Artist Meryl Engler
6.4.24
Metals 1 Series with Stacy Rodgers
6.4.24
Summer Mosaic Series with Elizabeth Klevens
Fiberart International 2025 Open Call
The open call for the Fiberart International 2025 exhibition is now open. The deadline to submit your application is Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.
The 25th edition of the Fiberart International will be organized and presented by Contemporary Craft in partnership with Brew House Arts and will be on view at Contemporary Craft, May 30 - August 30, 2025, and at Brew House Arts, June 20 - August 30, 2025.
This call is open to exceptionally talented artists at any stage of their career, who are located within the United States or abroad. All work must be either fiber in content or executed in a fiber technique.
