Presenting contemporary art in craft materials by international, national, and regional artists since 1971, Contemporary Craft offers innovative exhibitions focused on multicultural diversity and contemporary art, as well as a range of hands-on workshops, community engagement programs, and a store.
Artist residencies
Contemporary Craft's Regional Artist-in-Residence program offers local artists access to state-of-the-art studio facilities, support, and public engagement opportunities to create and showcase their work over a three-month residency.
Artist instructor programs
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.
Studio spaces
Contemporary Craft’s Metals Studio, Weaving Studio, and Sewing Studio are available to individuals for Open Studio Rental. Open Studio provides the opportunity to work independently in a studio environment with access to tools and equipment not typically found in a home studio.