In celebration of its 25th anniversary in 1997, Contemporary Craft established a $5,000 prize for excellence in the field of contemporary craft.
This biennial award, which is given in conjunction with a catalogue, video profile and juried exhibition, is funded by the daughters of Elizabeth R. Raphael, the founder of Contemporary Craft and a nationally known figure in the contemporary art scene for many decades. Prizes are selected by medium, with the designated medium changing with each biennial award.
In addition to being featured in the exhibition, the winner receives a $5,000 cash award, and a 5-minute video will be made of the artist and their work.
The 2022 prize will be awarded for a work in glass. The application deadline is Friday, October 22, 2021. A link to the full prospectus and application, along with videos of previous winners, can be found at https://contemporarycraft.org/exhibitions/elizabeth-r-raphael-founders-prize/.
