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.

National Artist-in-Residence Open Call

Want to be one of our next National Artists-in-Residence? Applications are now open, and the submission deadline is Thursday, February 20, 11:59 PM EST.

Contemporary Craft’s National Residency program supports artists working in small metals, jewelry, fibers, weaving, papermaking, book arts, and small-scale woodworking. We offer two types of National Residencies (for artists living outside of a 100 mile radius of Pittsburgh, PA): a Short-Term Residency for a period of one month, and a Long-Term Residency for a period of six months.

All National Artists-in-Residence receive free furnished housing in a four bedroom home just a quick three-minute drive from Contemporary Craft, a semi-private work space at Contemporary Craft, and access to our fully equipped Studio spaces.

This residency period begins July 2025.

Learn more and apply