Past Events

?One man?s trash is another man?s treasure,? is the perfect idiom for Transformation 10: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, The Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder?s Prize Exhibition.?The free and public exhibition opening celebration continues on Saturday, September 15 with: 12 - 2 PM, Dialogue with exhibiting artists, followed by Artist Talk: Winner of The Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder?s Prize! Come listen to interesting stories and inspiring artistic process from the exhibiting artists themselves.

We are excited to invite you and your family for an inspiring art experience at Contemporary Craft's RADical Day on Saturday, September 22, 10AM - 5PM. Discover the thinker and maker in you - explore Transformation 10: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, an innovative art exhibition and get creative with local artist Katy DeMent on making you own beautiful paper (10 AM - 2PM)!

Enjoy a free and inspiring art experience at Contemporary Craft on Saturday, September 22 as part of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day.

Contemporary Craft?s salon-style speaker series ? The Space Between ? invites a exhibition artist and local thought-leaders representing different viewpoints and backgrounds to discuss the role of creativity within their respective fields. Each event is a fascinating and buzz-worthy local cultural evening of inspiring and revealing conversation. The speakers and audience will engage in an informal discussion inspired by the presenters? creative journeys and CC?s current innovative exhibition -?Transformation 10: Contemporary Works in Found Materials.
Plan to arrive early to experience the exhibition before the program begins!?This event is free and open to the public.

Contemporary Craft is participating in Museum Store Sunday on November 25, 2018. We will also be starting the holiday Sunday hours (11 AM - 3 PM) on the same day and keeping the Sunday houses until Sunday, December 23.

Support local business and working artists, give back to the community through local non-profit arts organization, find special holiday gifts, and?enjoy an immersive art experience at Contemporary Craft, all at the same time.

Don't miss Jewelry Edition Vol. 4, a one-month only, special pop-up sale showcasing the work of national emerging and established jewelry artists. The Vol. 4 collection features 4 makers, Ashley Buchanan, Ra?ssa Bump, Hannah Oatman, and Tabitha Ott, who will exhibit with Kat Cole and Laura Wood. This year's Jewelry Edition will feature a smaller but more focused series of work by each jewelry artist. Jewelry Edition will open on Friday, November 16, 5 - 8 PM, with?CRAFTED?to kick off the holiday season at Contemporary Craft!

CRAFTED is an annual Contemporary Craft Store?showcase and a holiday sale featuring handcrafted functional artworks?that encourages people to reflect on the relationship between the objects we use and the enjoyment they bring to us. Get first pick on the beautiful, functional artworks featured in CRAFTED at its kick off celebration on Friday, November 16, 5 ? 8PM!

We excited to host PGH Hand-Made Heart on Saturday, February 2, 1 - 3 PM. Join us to make a handmade heart and tagging it with a positive message that can be placed in public to share compassion throughout Pittsburgh.

On October 27, 2018, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, were attacked in a senseless act of hatred. In response, local artist Barb Grossman and her family started "PGH Hand-Made Hearts" to make and place handmade hearts in public places as vivid reminders of the power of kindness. The mission of this project is to foster compassion for those impacted by acts of violence and hatred, as well as to discourage future acts of this nature. Let?s #ShareAHeartPgh, with #PghHandMadeHearts.

In honor of our last benefit and final celebration of craft in the current home ? Produce Terminal ? we are throwing it back to the year it all began and party like it is 1986!?Out of Hand?is Pittsburgh?s ultimate hands-on spring creative experience. Join us on Saturday, March 30, 2019, 7 - 10:30 PM for an all-in-one evening of hands-on art making / art auction/80's fashion / groovy tunes / delicious local cuisine, craft brews, and specialty cocktails! Don't miss the party???Out of Hand?? Contemporary Craft?s annual giving benefit that supports its free art exhibitions, education programs, and community events for all ages.?

Celebrate our 33 years in the Produce Terminal at the "Farewell Party"! You are invited for a free and fun art experience at?Contemporary Craft's RADical Day on Saturday, September 28. Leave your mark on the gallery walls, vote for your favorite exhibitions, browse our final garage sale/giveaways, and make art with artists!