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47th Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition

MESA ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION

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Deadline

October 31, 2026

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Grant Type

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Overview

47th Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition

Overview: Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum's annual contemporary crafts exhibition highlighting the finest in contemporary crafts from around the country. This annual exhibition has become a benchmark of innovation and quality in traditional craft forms.

Focus Areas: Ceramics, fibers, basketry, metals, wood, glass, jewelry, papermaking, and book arts.

Geographic Scope: Open to local, national, and international artists.

Eligibility: Artists of all levels welcome.

Juror: Andres Payan Estrada, Senior Curator at the Rubin Center for the Visual Arts in El Paso, TX. MFA from California Institute of the Arts. His curatorial practice focuses on contemporary craft with special interests in ceramics, material politics, and queer artistic practices.

Contact: mesacontemporaryarts@MesaAZ.gov

Location: Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025 by 5:00 PM
  • Entry Fee: $25
  • Application Method: Online submission through Season Prospectus guidelines
  • Required Materials: Follow guidelines outlined in the Season Prospectus

Important Notes

  • Artists must follow the guidelines outlined in the Prospectus to not be considered "unsolicited"
  • Unsolicited materials (those not following guidelines) will be returned without comment
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Fields of Work

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