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Welcome to our new National Artist-in-Residence, Esther Cho!Esther Jihye Cho () is a New York-based artist working acros...
06/03/2026

Welcome to our new National Artist-in-Residence, Esther Cho!

Esther Jihye Cho () is a New York-based artist working across woodworking, textiles, and paper sculpture. She explores the hidden layers of memory, emotion, and secrecy by transforming them into sculptural forms. Using handmade paper and traditional Korean techniques such as jiseung and joomchi, her slow, detailed process invites reflection and care.

Cho holds dual MFAs from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Woodworking and Furniture Design, and Design Studies with a focus on papermaking and textiles. A recipient of the 2017 Windgate-Lamar Fellowship, she has studied Korean papermaking traditions in South Korea and bridges historical craft with contemporary expression. Her work has been exhibited at venues including the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, the Textile Arts Center of Madison, and the Art and Literature Laboratory. She has been awarded upcoming residencies at Contemporary Craft and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.

Next time you visit, make sure to stop by our National Artists-in-Residence Studio and say hi, and don't miss Esther's upcoming Joomchi workshop! Learn more and register HERE: https://contemporarycraft.org/studio-2/upcoming-workshops/

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Community Day on Saturday, June 27!Join us for a day of family-friendly fun and han...
06/03/2026

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Community Day on Saturday, June 27!

Join us for a day of family-friendly fun and hands-on activities in our Studios: make cyanotypes in the sun with National Artist-in-Residence Mia Brown-Seguin (.vienne) , create your own shrink-plastic mini-charms with local artist Andrew Thornton (), learn the art of maedeup (traditional Korean knotting) with National Artist-in-Residence Esther Cho (), add to a public artwork with local artist Gerry Florida–and more!

Community Day is FREE and open to the public. Come check out artist demos, make some art, and enjoy some light snacks! And while you're here, don't forget to check out our Charmed event in the Store!

Cover photo by Ben Filio.

"Revolutionary Care" opened this past weekend with a reception and artist talk. Both events were infused with warmth, a ...
06/02/2026

"Revolutionary Care" opened this past weekend with a reception and artist talk. Both events were infused with warmth, a sense of community, and a celebratory spirit that truly embodied the contents of the exhibition.

"Revolutionary Care: Amber Doe, Bekezela Mguni, and Alisha B Wormsley" is on view in our Main Gallery through September 5. Stop by to see the exhibition, and don't miss our upcoming exhibition programing with the exhibiting artists.

You can find out more HERE: https://contemporarycraft.org/exhibition/revolutionary-care/news-events/

"Revolutionary Care" is in partnership with Sibyls Shrine, a network of Black artists who m/other in Pittsburgh, PA and beyond.

This exhibition is part of Handwork 2026.

You can learn more and register for the free artist talk at the link in our bio.

Photos by Julie Caledonia.
Revolutionary Care cover image by Laila Annmarie Stevens.

We have you covered for the Father’s in your life! Stop by to visit our Store and pick up something handmade for dad lik...
06/02/2026

We have you covered for the Father’s in your life! Stop by to visit our Store and pick up something handmade for dad like a tie by Erika Hewston, cooking gear by Suzanne Weinberg, brass cuffs by Caulen Heil, bottle openers by Transit Forge and of course - so many other options in person!

TOMORROW, May 31 is the deadline to apply for the 2027 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize Award Exhibition—Contemporar...
05/30/2026

TOMORROW, May 31 is the deadline to apply for the 2027 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize Award Exhibition—Contemporary Works in Small Metals. Now's the last chance to apply!

Established in 1997, the Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize recognizes excellence in contemporary craft, with a focus on the theme of transformation. This program offers a $5,000 grand prize award in conjunction with a video profile, exhibition catalog, and a juried group exhibition—"Transformation" Series.

The 2027 prize will be awarded for an artwork in SMALL METALS, with guest Jurors Carissa Hussong, Executive Director of the Metal Museum and Seth Papac, Associate Professor in Jewelry + Metalsmithing at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Learn more and apply here: https://contemporarycraft.org/opportunities/artist-opportunities/

Pictured: From Egg to Water (2011) by Linda Kindler Priest (), Transformation 8 finalist

05/29/2026

The Revolutionary Care opening is under way! Join us tonight until 8 PM!

Who can resist a charm? Join us in the Store on June 27 for Charmed, a special curated showcase of handmade charms from ...
05/29/2026

Who can resist a charm?

Join us in the Store on June 27 for Charmed, a special curated showcase of handmade charms from craft artists around the country. Personalize your charm bracelet, find something to add to your keychain, or pick up a stunning pendant and chain. Whether representing your favorite hobby, your first initial, a childhood memory, or just your very own exquisite taste, charms are the perfect addition to any collection! Stay tuned for a list of participating artists!

Additionally, the Store has new extended hours, and we’re celebrating! Starting on June 25, the Store will be open until 7 PM. To kick off our new weekly late Thursdays, we’ll be holding a Charmed Preview on Thursday, June 25, from 5 – 8 PM (we’re adding one extra bonus hour to shop for this special event!). So, if you want to beat the crowd, this is your chance!

Join us, and get ready to be Charmed!

Learn more HERE: https://contemporarycraft.org/store/store-events/

05/28/2026

We're SO excited for Revolutionary Care to open tomorrow!

Here's a little behind - the - scenes peek as the artists and our exhibitions team finish up install!

Revolutionary Care is in partnership with , a network of Black artists who m/other in Pittsburgh, PA and beyond.

This exhibition is a part of .

We're excited to welcome former National Artist-in-Residence Julia Harrison (@) back to CC to teach a Wire-Working Inten...
05/27/2026

We're excited to welcome former National Artist-in-Residence Julia Harrison (@) back to CC to teach a Wire-Working Intensive Workshop on Saturday, June 13th!

This 7-hour intensive workshop will run from 10 AM - 5 PM and will explore using wire for both practical purposes and creative expression. During the workshop, Julia will cover fundamentals like measurements, straightening, and hardening, as well as strategies for success with tools like pliers, cutters, hammers, and the rolling mill. Demos will introduce a wide variety of forms and techniques, including brooches, rings, findings, cold connections, textured and patterned sheet, and wire-based sculptural forms. Students will work in brass to make a length of soldered chain and a range of technical samples. Beginning and intermediate students are welcome!

Learn more and register HERE: https://contemporarycraft.org/studio-2/upcoming-workshops/

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