The Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder's Prize Exhibitions

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Society for Contemporary Craft in 1997, a $5,000 prize for excellence in the field of contemporary crafts was established. The biennial award, which is given in conjunction with a catalogue and juried exhibition at SCC, is funded by the daughters of Elizabeth R. Raphael, the founder of SCC 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. The 1997 Raphael Prize recipient was Sibylle Peretti of Cologne, Germany for her work in glass, "Vogelkuss-Birdkiss II," 1997. The 1999 prize was awarded to David Sengel of Boone, North Carolina for his work in wood, "Haloed," 1999. The 2001 prize recipient is Suzan Rezac for her jewelry piece "Opus Tesselatum."

Transformation: Contemporary Works in Glass, 1997

Transformation: Contemporary Works in Wood, 1999

Transformation 3: Contemporary Jewelry and Small Metals. 2001 For traveling schedule click here.

Transformation 4: Contemporary Works in Ceramics, 2003

Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder's Prize Exhibition dates: November 11, 2005—March 18, 2006 Society for Contemporary Craft is accepting submissions for the $5,000 Raphael Prize for excellence in contemporary craft. The prize-winning artist also receives a catalogue and video profile. Jurors include Robert Ebendorf and Lloyd Herman. 25 finalists will be invited to create a piece based on the theme of "Transformation" for the exhibition. For consideration, please submit two copies each of four slides, an entry form, resume, relevant support materials and $35 application fee to: Society for Contemporary Craft 2100 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 For an entry form click here. For a copy of the brochure click here. For further information contact us.