Society for Contemporary Craft
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SCC was established in 1971 by Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael to broaden opportunities for craft artists to exhibit and sell their work. The impetus behind its creation was the belief that many artists working with traditional craft materials were developing a unique vocabulary for these materials and in the process they were opening up a new avenue of creative effort in contemporary art. The Society for Contemporary Craft offers cutting edge exhibitions focused on multicultural diversity and non-mainstream art, as well as a range of classes, community outreach programs and a fantastic retail store.

In 1990, SCC established a satellite exhibition space at One Mellon Center which is located in downtown Pittsburgh.  Six exhibitions are organized annually in this space.  Located in the “T” station lobby of One Mellon Bank Center and open daily through midnight.  

Exhibitions and family friendly hands-on art activities in a drop-in studio are always free to the public.

Located at 2100 Smallman Street in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District
412.261.7003 | info@contemporarycraft.org

 

 


 

Society for Contemporary Craft's Friends

  • Trevor King
  • Amber D. Harrison
  • Paola Raggo
  • Vicky Saragouda
  • Andrea L. Moon
  • Cara Romano
  • Sarah Truett
  • Rameen Ahmed
  • Ruth Reifen
  • Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry
  • Cathy Marks
  • Fliss Quick
  • Yoko Sekino-Bove
  • david choi
  • Heather Bayless
 

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Society for Contemporary Craft posted a status
"Artist Jodi Colella will be here this weekend, teaching Fiber Sculpture in our Studio! Here's her blog: http://jodicolella.blogspot.com/"
May 16
Society for Contemporary Craft posted a status
"Join us for the opening reception of Fiberart International 2013 this Friday evening. We'll also be welcoming artists Jodi Colella, Elin Nob"
Apr 17
Society for Contemporary Craft posted a status
"We'll be welcoming enamelist Kat Cole back to SCC next weekend. Come to her lecture on Friday or her Saturday workshop on Liquid Enameling!"
Mar 16
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Society for Contemporary Craft commented on Melissa Cameron's blog post Pittsburgh, Look Out!
"Great post, Melissa! Can't wait to meet you and have you in our Studios!"
Feb 28
Society for Contemporary Craft posted a status
"This weekend we welcome Bridge 12 exhibition & Visiting Artist Melissa Cameron. Register for her workshop, Building Jewelry from Found Objec"
Feb 27
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This blog is intended as a guide for potential and current MFA students, focusing on those in the craft disciplines. It will primarily focus on tips for prospective students, but will also address the needs of those currently working toward their degrees. By sharing my own experience, articles I find and interviews I conduct, I will work to offer guidance to studio artists who may be nervous to start the journey alone so that they can have the same phenomenal opportunity and experience that I’m…See More
Feb 16
Sarah Loch-Test commented on Society for Contemporary Craft's event Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests with Robert Ebendorf
"Dauvit- I'll be sure to create an event page for your visit- just so you can finally RSVP for something!"
Feb 10
The Justified Sinner commented on Society for Contemporary Craft's event Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests with Robert Ebendorf
"Aw... Would love to go to this. Send Bob my best regards!"
Feb 9
Sarah Loch-Test is attending Society for Contemporary Craft's event
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Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests with Robert Ebendorf at Society of Contemporary Craft

February 22, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Enjoy a glass of wine as you discover and discuss contemporary craft with Robert Ebendorf, a seminal figure in the field and curator of Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests, on view at SCC’s BNY Mellon Center Satellite Gallery from October 12, 2012 to February 17, 2013. Ebendorf will speak about what he finds so compelling in the artwork included in this exhibition, some of which will be relocated to SCC’s Main Galleries in the Strip for the discussion. Admission $20.
Feb 8
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Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests with Robert Ebendorf at Society of Contemporary Craft

February 22, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Enjoy a glass of wine as you discover and discuss contemporary craft with Robert Ebendorf, a seminal figure in the field and curator of Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests, on view at SCC’s BNY Mellon Center Satellite Gallery from October 12, 2012 to February 17, 2013. Ebendorf will speak about what he finds so compelling in the artwork included in this exhibition, some of which will be relocated to SCC’s Main Galleries in the Strip for the discussion. Admission $20.
Feb 8
Society for Contemporary Craft posted a status
"http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnapenoyer/ Check out PMC instructor Donna's Flickr page. She's teaching this Sunday in our Studio!"
Feb 6
Society for Contemporary Craft posted a status
"We're excited about all our great workshops this weekend! spots still available for Paper Valentines, Polymer Necklace and more!"
Feb 6
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Bridge 12 Exhibit at Society of Contemporary Craft

November 9, 2012 to March 30, 2013
Bridge 12 runs from November 9, 2012 to March 30, 2013, in the main gallery of Society of Contemporary Craft.Opening Reception November 9th 5:30-8pmSCC’s Bridge Series, a biennial exhibition, offers a unique chance for audiences to become acquainted with work of three different mid-career artists through the presentation of three solo shows  The featured artists are Betty Vera (textiles), Melissa Cameron (metals) and Kevin Snipes (ceramics).Each of the exhibiting artists will individually visit…See More
Feb 4
Society for Contemporary Craft posted a status
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KxRnKV-IPQ Check out this video by paper artist Kathryn Carr. She'll be teaching a workshop at SCC on Satur"
Jan 30

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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Society for Contemporary Craft
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Exhibitions Coordinator
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http://www.contemporarycraft.org
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ceramics, glass, fiber, furniture, jewelry, metals, metal clay, mixed media, paper, plastic, polymer clay, pmc, wood
If "other" - what media do you work with?
Everything Craft!

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