Contemporary Craft

Contemporary Craft Contemporary Craft presents contemporary art in craft materials by international and national artist

There is just over three weeks left to see "Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between," before it closes on Fri...
04/24/2025

There is just over three weeks left to see "Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between," before it closes on Friday, May 16.

The exhibition features a comprehensive survey of California-based artist, Keiko Fukazawa’s more than forty-year career, featuring new works alongside selected archival materials. Fukazawa is deeply influenced by her Japanese heritage and American environment, addressing themes of Asian pop culture and social issues through conceptual exploration. Her functional yet impractical interpretations of traditional forms serve as personal expressions that bridge cultural boundaries.

Our gallery is open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM, and admission is always free. Don't miss your chance to catch the work of this amazing artist!

Pictured: "Kei/View II", 1987

Learn creative and simple techniques for breathing new life into your well worn and well loved garments, at our upcoming...
04/24/2025

Learn creative and simple techniques for breathing new life into your well worn and well loved garments, at our upcoming workshop mini-series, Mending 101 with Sam Milford!

Starting Tuesday, May 13, this three-week, will teach you basic and advanced stitching techniques to mend holes, rips, worn areas or split seams in a variety of garments. After the course you will be equipped to discern and accomplish the best method for mending your garments.

Learn more and register at https://contemporarycraft.org/event/mini-series-mending-101-with-sam-milford/

For Sam Milford, creating art is a spiritual process where she explores the aesthetic dimension of human communication through reflection and discovery. Themes addressed in her art are often intensely intimate, humorous, and anecdotal, exploring ways in which texture, color and form comprise a language to express and evoke emotion about life, joy, change, surprise, or tell a story. She is committed to recycling and reusing materials and sustainable resources. She has been a member of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh for almost 25 years and has explored a range of fiber techniques and applications. Her work has been exhibited and won awards in local, regional and international shows and she has a piece in the Permanent Collection of the State Museum of Pennsylvania.

Out of Hand is more than just a party - it's a chance to celebrate craft by interacting with artists, purchasing a piece...
04/23/2025

Out of Hand is more than just a party - it's a chance to celebrate craft by interacting with artists, purchasing a piece of art in our silent auction, or rolling up your sleeves and creating your own art in one of our studios.

We hope you're planning to join us on May 17 and experience the joy of craft! Plus, this year the party will be bigger and better than ever, as we also celebrate the opening of the new Timmons Studios!

Get your tickets at https://outofhand25.givesmart.com/! Tickets start at $75.

All proceeds from Out of Hand support Contemporary Craft, ensuring free access to exhibitions, providing resources for artists working in craft materials, and foster dynamic programming that engages and inspires our community.

Thank you to our Coppersmith Sponsor Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP!

📸: Reagan West-Whitman

Be a piece of CC's history by supporting a stunning new permanent art piece by artist Kim Fox, to be installed in the ma...
04/22/2025

Be a piece of CC's history by supporting a stunning new permanent art piece by artist Kim Fox, to be installed in the main entry of Timmons Studio!

By sponsoring a piece of the installation, you’ll leave your mark on this historic space—and if you purchase a piece at the $250 level and above by June 1, you’ll also receive a special gift! Sponsorship starts at $100, offering a meaningful way to support CC’s growth and help make Pittsburgh the Heart of Craft.

Gift Levels
$250 – 2 Woven Coasters
$500 – 1 Forged Bottle Opener
$1,000 – 1 Wood Turned Bottle Stopper

Reserve your piece today at https://contemporarycraft.org/imagine-more/

Pictured are artist renderings of the completed work.

Learn how to recycle your silver scraps into workable materials!Register today and join us on Saturday, May 24 for Silve...
04/22/2025

Learn how to recycle your silver scraps into workable materials!

Register today and join us on Saturday, May 24 for Silver Scrap Recycling with Kayla Staigvil.

This three-hour class will overview the process of turning scrap silver that is too small to utilize into rods and ingots that can be processed into workable wire or sheet, some alloy processes may be discussed as well. This is geared towards students who have already worked in silver but may want to find a more economical route of recycling their silver scrap.

Learn more and register at https://contemporarycraft.org/event/silver-scrap-recycling-with-kayla-staigvil/

Kayla Staigvil is a studio jeweler residing in Pittsburgh, PA. She received her MFA in Studio Arts with a concentration in Metal Design at East Carolina University in 2016. Kayla also received a BFA from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2013 with a concentration in metalsmithing/jewelry design. Her mentors include Bob Ebendorf, Cappy Counard, Sue Amendolara, Tim Lazure and Ken Bova. Kayla specializes in traditional silversmithing techniques and often incorporates found objects into her work along with gemstones and pearls. Besides making jewelry; Kayla is an avid baker, loves to read fantasy books and is involved in the local DIY scene.

Alexandra Raphael, the daughter of our founder Betty, recently won a series of prestigious awards for her piece, “Honest...
04/19/2025

Alexandra Raphael, the daughter of our founder Betty, recently won a series of prestigious awards for her piece, “Honest Bowl,” from the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council.

Alex said that the awards evening was full of surprises, as her plique-a-jour enamel piece won 1 silver, 3 gold, and the top award of the “Jacque Cartier” prize. 🏆

Congrats Alex, way to keep the tradition of craft going in your family! We’re proud to be “related” to you here at Contemporary Craft!

Join us on Saturday May 3 for a planter sale.Libby Scutt will be making a series of small planters for our Store just in...
04/19/2025

Join us on Saturday May 3 for a planter sale.

Libby Scutt will be making a series of small planters for our Store just in time for Mother’s Day, and each purchase will come with your choice of a succulent!

We're just one month away from Out of Hand: Pure Imagination! If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, they start at $...
04/18/2025

We're just one month away from Out of Hand: Pure Imagination!

If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, they start at $75 and include hands-on activities, artist demos, a silent auction, food, drinks, and music across BOTH CC buildings!

We can't wait to celebrate the grand opening of the new Timmons Studios with you!

Get your tickets today at https://outofhand25.givesmart.com/

Thank you to our Coppersmith sponsor Fragasso Financial Advisors!

Learn Japanese Style Raising and make a copper bowl or cup, in our upcoming workshop, Japanese Style Raising with Glen G...
04/17/2025

Learn Japanese Style Raising and make a copper bowl or cup, in our upcoming workshop, Japanese Style Raising with Glen Gardner, on Saturday, May 3!

Japanese style raising methods emphasize a bold and direct approach for transforming flat sheets of metal into vessel forms. Similar but different than Western style methods, this introductory class will explore the fundamental process. Students can expect to complete a bowl or cup during class. Intermediate to advanced metalsmithing experience required.

Learn more and register at https://contemporarycraft.org/event/japanese-style-raising-with-glen-gardner/

Glen Gardner is a Pittsburgh based metalsmith working in all metals. Gardner produces functional and ornamental works including jewelry, tools, holloware and sculpture. He has taught at Penland School (NC), Peters Valley (NJ) TouchCenter for Craft (PA). Gardner has exhibited widely in The U.S. and his work is included in several public and private collections. Currently operating as GSG Studio his work is now focused on hammer raised vessel forms. Gardner’s work relies on the use of simple hand tools to produce objects rich in texture and color.

We've been sharing some of the details in "Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between," and this week we're taki...
04/16/2025

We've been sharing some of the details in "Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between," and this week we're taking a closer at two teapots in the exhibition.

PIctured are "White Crackle Teapot" and "Green Octopus."

This exhibition is organized into three themes: “Culture Clash,” “ARTivism,” and “In Betweenness,” each one representing different stages of Fukazawa’s creative evolution. The teapots are part of "Culture Clash."

"Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective" is on view through May 16. Our gallery is open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM, and admission is always free.

Learn more about the exhibition at https://contemporarycraft.org/exhibition/keiko-fukazawa-retrospective-the-space-in-between/exhibition-overview/

We have just a few spots left for Earring Basics: Silver Mix & Match Sets with Kathryn Shriver, this Saturday, April 19,...
04/15/2025

We have just a few spots left for Earring Basics: Silver Mix & Match Sets with Kathryn Shriver, this Saturday, April 19, 10 AM - 2 PM!

During this 4-hour workshop, participants will each make one pair of post earrings and one pair of drop earrings. These may be designed as a set for wearing together, mixing and matching, or gifting friends! This workshop will cover basic sawing, shaping, and texturing techniques for creating an earring design, and will provide step-by-step instruction for soldering and shaping ear wires and posts. Instruction will be geared toward beginning and intermediate metalsmiths, but this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to begin working with silver, practice torch control and soldering setups, or hone their sawing, finishing, and design skills.

Learn more and register at https://contemporarycraft.org/event/earring-basics-silver-mix-match-sets-with-kathryn-shriver/

Kathryn Shriver is a visual artist from Western New York, now based in Pittsburgh. She uses metalwork, glass bead weaving, and the materials of home décor to explore perceptions of artistry and self-expression through the lens of her rural, working-class background. Kathryn holds an MFA in Painting & Drawing from Concordia University (Montreal). Her work has been shown across the US and Canada and she’s participated in residency programs at the Vermont Studio Center, the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and Contemporary Craft, among others.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Community Day, on Saturday, May 10, 10 AM - 4 PM - part of Remake Learning Days 202...
04/14/2025

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Community Day, on Saturday, May 10, 10 AM - 4 PM - part of Remake Learning Days 2025!

Join us for a day of family-friendly fun and hands-on activities! Check out artist demos, make some art in our Studios, enjoy light snacks, and participate in a scavenger hunt of "Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between."

Community Day activities will be spread across both buildings of the Contemporary Craft campus, and we're excited to welcome the community into our new Timmons Studios!

Community Day will also include a showcase of works by our TACT (Teen Apprentice in Craft and Technology) and Zack Twenty-Five participants.

Community Day is FREE and open to the public.

Sharing a few photos from our Executive Director Rachel, from her visit to the The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philade...
04/12/2025

Sharing a few photos from our Executive Director Rachel, from her visit to the The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia today. Their exhibition “Soft Cover” draws inspiration from artists residencies at in the 1970’s and 1980’s; with new commissions as well. Work pictured is by:
Maria Fernanda Cardoso
Hella Jongerius
Mary Heilmann
Faith Ringgold

Have you stopped by to checkout "Throughlines" in our Gerri Kay Exhibition cases?"Throughlines" is an exhibition by arti...
04/11/2025

Have you stopped by to checkout "Throughlines" in our Gerri Kay Exhibition cases?

"Throughlines" is an exhibition by artist and current CC Apprentice Kate Davidson. Each of the vignettes in this exhibition depicts one of the more than twenty places Davidson has called home.

Combining two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements, the drawings are part daydream and part memory. They rest on a twisting throughline, navigating continuous curls, turns, double backs, and loops. All together, the scenes are a map of Kate’s life, a miniature cityscape of the many places that have given her roots.

"Throughlines" is on view through May 31, and admission is always free.

If you need a few minutes to let your mind wander, or you’re looking for a kids gift, pick up one of these newly added F...
04/10/2025

If you need a few minutes to let your mind wander, or you’re looking for a kids gift, pick up one of these newly added Folk Art coloring books in our Store.

Meet our new Regional Artists-in-Residence - Amy Copeland and José Santiago Pérez!Amy and José will be working in our st...
04/09/2025

Meet our new Regional Artists-in-Residence - Amy Copeland and José Santiago Pérez!

Amy and José will be working in our studios through June. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

Amy Copeland loves to make things. A graphic designer and educator, she has combined her love of typography and letterforms with her love of weaving and has been working for over a year on weaving all of the letters of the alphabet. She has also created tapestries and rugs using geometric shapes and patterns, and her work has been featured in galleries at Worthington Yards, The Hub Gallery, The Gallery at Lakeland Community College, and the McDonough Museum of Art at Youngstown State University.

José Santiago Pérez is an artist and educator based in Chicago. Residencies and awards include Regional Artist Residency at Contemporary Craft (2025), Surf Point Foundation Artist Residency (2025), Fiber Fellowship at Colorado College (2024), Illinois Arts Council Agency Artist Fellowship Finalist in Craft (2024), Lunder Institute for American Art Residential Residency (2022), and HATCH Residency at Chicago Artists Coalition (2019-2020). Their work has been supported by an Illinois Arts Council Agency grant, an Individual Artist Program grant from the City of Chicago, and a Chicago Artists Coalition SPARK grant. José has presented solo and group exhibitions across the country. Features and reviews have appeared in Artforum, Basketry+ Magazine, Sixty Inches from Center, Newcity Art, and the Archives + Futures Podcast. He received an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and is currently a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh. José has held teaching appointments in the Art Department at Colorado College and in the Fiber and Material Studies Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Get ready to party with us in our new Timmons Studios - Out of Hand: Pure Imagination is coming up on Saturday, May 17! ...
04/09/2025

Get ready to party with us in our new Timmons Studios - Out of Hand: Pure Imagination is coming up on Saturday, May 17!

Across both buildings of the Contemporary Craft campus, you'll take a creative journey featuring hands-on activities, artist demos, and a final look at "Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between." And of course, the evening wouldn't be complete without a silent auction, food, drinks, and music curated by Kinselland Radio.

We can't wait to celebrate the opening of the Timmons Studios! Get your tickets today at https://outofhand25.givesmart.com/

Thank you to our Silversmithsponsor JENDOCO Construction and Real Estate!

Join us for a free guided tour of "Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between," this Saturday (4/12) from 11 AM ...
04/08/2025

Join us for a free guided tour of "Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between," this Saturday (4/12) from 11 AM - 12 PM.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-tour-keiko-fukazawa-retrospective-the-space-in-between-tickets-1249384756439?aff=oddtdtcreator

"Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between" features a comprehensive survey of California-based artist, Keiko Fukazawa’s more than forty-year career, featuring new works alongside selected archival materials. Fukazawa is deeply influenced by her Japanese heritage and American environment, addressing themes of Asian pop culture and social issues through conceptual exploration. Her functional yet impractical interpretations of traditional forms serve as personal expressions that bridge cultural boundaries.

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A Space for Creative Expression

You are creative and inquisitive. You love learning, sharing, thinking, and dialogue.

Contemporary Craft is the space for you.

Presenting contemporary art in craft materials by international, national, and regional artists since 1971, we offer high-quality, innovative art exhibitions focused on multicultural diversity and sharing of personal and global stories through art. In addition, we inspire creative expression with artist-led, hands-on workshops, and a store filled with beautifully unique, handcrafted works of art, all so you can express your creative self.

Through our mission of engaging the public in creative experiences through contemporary craft, we offer meaningful art opportunities and free exhibitions, so everyone can enjoy art and the stories it tells. After 33 wonderful years in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, we have moved to our new, permanent home in Pittsburgh’s Upper Lawrenceville neighborhood. Located at 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, the new building will be renovated to fit the needs of Contemporary Craft and its community, such as having all public spaces like the exhibition space, studio spaces, Drop-In Studio, and the store on the first floor for accessibility, bringing in natural light into the studios, visitors parking, and more.