Artist Opportunities

Current Calls for Artists

2027 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize Award Exhibition – Contemporary Works in Small Metals Open Call

In 1997, the Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize was established to recognize excellence in contemporary craft, with a focus on the theme of transformation. Named for Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael (1920-1998), the founder of Contemporary Craft, this biennial juried exhibition has built a significant international legacy. It highlights both emerging and established artists who push the boundaries of clay, glass, metal, wood and found materials—challenging traditional techniques and reimagining craft in innovative and thought-provoking ways.
This program offers a $5,000 grand prize award in conjunction with a video profile, exhibition catalog, and a juried group exhibition—Transformation Series. Prizes are selected by medium, with the designated medium changing with each award.
The 2027 prize will be awarded for an artwork in SMALL METALS.

David Zeve Gallery for Regional Artists Open Call

Contemporary Craft (CC) welcomes ongoing proposals for exhibitions in its newly established David Zeve Gallery for Regional Artists. This opportunity offers a free exhibition space for artists, curators and collectives to showcase craft-centric projects, providing both a platform and support throughout the process.

Submissions should engage with craft medium and research, though this definition is intentionally broad — proposals may include installations, performances, and other interdisciplinary approaches that  highlight the creative diversity of the contemporary craft field. Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis by Yu-San Cheng, Director of Visual Engagement of Contemporary Craft.

David Zeve Gallery for Regional Artists is currently scheduled through June 2028.

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Artist Instructors

The Studio offers three semesters annually of day, evening and weekend classes in contemporary and traditional craft media for adults and teens. Our instructors include university professors, internationally known visiting artists, and production studio craftsmen. The Studio’s primary focus on distinctive offerings developed around four key themes: urban experience, artist and process, art and the environment, and crossing cultural boundaries deepens the organization’s craft niche, and strengthens ties to our exhibitions of work by national and international artists for a complete educational experience.

Artist instructors interested in sharing their enthusiasm and expertise with students in The Studio are asked to provide a class proposal, samples of your work, and references. Instructors must possess excellent organizational, communication, and teaching skills.

For more information or to submit materials, please contact the Education Department at studio@contemporarycraft.org.

National & Regional Artists-in-Residence

Learn more about our Regional Artist-in-Residence opportunities here.

Learn more about our National Artist-in-Residence opportunities here.