---
title: >-
  2027 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize Award Exhibition - Contemporary
  Works in Small Metals
description: >-
  Biennial juried exhibition at Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh for small metals
  artists. $5,000 grand prize + video profile. International eligibility. $45
  entry fee.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/3cd8aecc-1d03-46f9-b84d-7445ebdd31ec'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Contemporary Craft
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/contemporary-craft'
deadline: '2026-05-31'
entryFee: 45 USD
location: 'Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  $5,000 grand prize cash award + 5-7 minute video profile + exhibition catalog
  + juried group exhibition inclusion
disciplines:
  - jewelry
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Established
---

# 2027 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize Award Exhibition - Contemporary Works in Small Metals

**Hosted by:** Contemporary Craft

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA, United States | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $45

## About This Program

> "Transformation; Small Metals (2027 designated medium)"

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.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** jewelry
- **Note:** Artists are eligible to include work made after May 2026 for the final phase submission. Finalists must be prepared to submit two or three additional pieces for the exhibition if selected as the Raphael Prize winner.

## Compensation & Benefits

$5,000 grand prize cash award + 5-7 minute video profile + exhibition catalog + juried group exhibition inclusion

**Includes:** Prize

## What's Provided

- **Travel Support:** Available - Contemporary Craft will pay return transportation costs and insurance for finalist works that arrive in ready-to-ship condition. Artists are responsible for one-way transportation to Contemporary Craft.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 31, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** May 28, 2027
- **Program End:** September 4, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-entry/2027-elizabeth-r-raphael-founder-s-prize-award-exhibition-contemporary-works-in-small-metals-2026